7 days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame route,

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$1850.00

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7 days

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Highlights

Reach the top of Africa via the challenging Machame Route.
Witness incredible vistas of towering peaks.
See a beautiful sunrise from Stella Point, the crater rim of the peak.

Description

We invite you to climb the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Machame route. For 7 days, you’ll hike on steep scree slopes while enjoying incredible views of the neighbouring peaks and also get to sleep in tents for a complete mountain experience!

Also known as the Whiskey route, the Machame route is a challenging route popular among many climbers. Keep in mind that all this medium grade trek requires is a fit body and a high spirit! The climb is not technical, however, previous climbing experience is definitely welcome.

The journey will begin at Machame gate. Located at the southern base of the mountain, the gate leads onto a lush rainforest. The trail further leads onto Shira Plateau, before winding along the southern circuit, offering spectacular views all along.

As you’ll rise, you’ll see a dramatic shift in the landscape with rainforest giving way to moorland. We’ll climb up the Great Barranco Wall and pass underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers to reach the Karanga Camp. At the camp, you’ll have ample time for acclimatization, so you don’t have to worry.

The last days of the trek will take us to Barafu Camp where we’ll prepare for the daunting summit hike.

The final leg of the journey is a bit strenuous but equally thrilling. We’ll start just past midnight and climb up scree slopes for a good 4-5 hours to get to the crater rim, Stella Point to see an enchanting sunrise. The spot also offers wonderful views of Mawenzi peak. Another climb of an hour or so takes us to Uhuru Peak- a great accomplishment indeed!

Included/Exclude

Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
All Park fees ,Rescue fees
All meals while on the Mountain
Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Fair and ethical treatment of porters

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Visa fee
Mountain gear

Tour Plan

DAY 1 : ARUSHA-MACHAME GATE (1790m) - MACHAME CAMP (3048m) 5-6 Hrs

Item Code: 09-7705

After breakfast, you’ll be picked up and transferred to Machame gate to complete the registration and meet the rest of the team and commence the climb. The 5-6 hour climb will take you through the cool and moist rain forest to your first camp amidst the giant heathers. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Machame Camp

DAY 2 : MACHAME HUTS (3048) - SHIRA CAMP (3840m) 5-6 Hrs 5 KM

From the heather, you’ll hike through a steep rocky trail on open land with little to vegetation. The trail will bring you through plenty of ridges and to the volcanic caldera that requires a half hour optional afternoon walk to explore. If lucky, Eland herds will be on the way Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Shira Camp

DAY 3 : SHIRA CAMP (3840m) – BARRANCO VALLEY (3962) 7-8hrs 7 KM

Hike over boulders and volcanic rocks with a clear view of the western glaciers across the high-altitude desert while heading towards the lava tower where we’ll stop for lunch (if interested you can climb up the lava tower (4526m). Afterwards we’ll descend for about two hours to Barranco Valley (3962m). This climb and descending will help with acclimatization maximizing the chances for you to reach summit. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Barranco camp

DAY 4 : BARRANCO CAMP (3962m) KARANGA VALLEY CAMP (4100m) 3-4hrs 5KM

Today will be a short day, In the morning after breakfast, a steep and tricky climb up the Barranco wall will greet you, you might need your hands to reach and steady yourself a bit like a rock climber. Once atop of the wall you’ll have a magnificent view of the Barranco valley and a sight of the camp you spent the previous night in. You’ll make your way through the greener valley known to be the last water point to the mountain and ultimately reaching at Karanga Valley Camp at around lunch hours. Take afternoon walks with your guide for fantastic views of the southern walls of Kibo and deep glacier valleys. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Karanga Valley Camp

DAY 5 : KARANGA VALLEY CAMP (4100m) – BARAFU HUT (4328m) 3-4hrs 4KM

This short and steep uphill climb will take you past the Decken’s Glacier (placing it on our left), give you a fantastic view of Mawenzi peak and take you up a steep ridge to your final camp nested high up on the rocks (4328m). We will at the camp by lunch time and have enough time to rest in preparation for the summit attempt. In the evening this camp offers splendid views of Mawenzi amid the strong wind that rip over the camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Accommodation: Barafu Campsite

DAY 6 : BARAFU HAT (4328m) – SUMMIT (5895m) – MWEKA CAMP (3075m) 13HRS 13KM

Hiking will start at around midnight so as to reach Stella point on the crater rim for sunrise where the lava field are like loose sand hence stealing half a step from you with each you take. A break every 15 minutes is normal in this section as the climb gets more demanding both mentally and physically. A one hour climb after sunrise will bring us to Uhuru peak (5904) the highest point in the continent. From there we will start our 6hrs decent to Mweka camp (3075m). This long and hard day will tire you yet leave you absolutely happy knowing that you did it. Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. | Accommodation: Mweka camp

DAY 7 : MWEKA CAMP (3075m) – MWEKA GATE (1645m) – ARUSHA 3-4hrs 10KM

The final day of the hike will take between 4 and 5 hours taking us all the way back to the pack gate. Check out will follow along with receiving our Kilimanjaro climbing certificates as well as saying our goodbyes to the mountain crew members. From there, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel for a hot shower, dinner and a much needed rest. Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. | Accommodation: Karibu Heritage house.