MOUNT KILIMANJARO – MACHAME ROUTE – 5 DAYS
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7 Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour + 2 nights’ hotel stay.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame route is one of the most scenic and the most reputable route as much more as none of other routes in comparison. Nicknamed the “Whiskey Route”, the Machame route most especially in comparison with the Marangu route which is being referred to as a “Coca-Cola route.”
The Marangu route is arguably one of the most challenging routes in terms of its high elevations and altitudes; but it is better suited for adventurous trekkers and those familiarized with mountain trek experience.
The Machame route is proven to be scenically the most beautiful and appealing route comparing to other routes. Taking you through the stunning sights across the Shira plateau, from Barranco Wall to Lava tower and all the way up to the summit, the Machame route has much more to offer than the amazing memories of the Kilimanjaro adventure experience. Some parts of this route are steeper than the Marangu and Rongai routes and strategically more demanding but is strenuously easier comprehensive.
However, the Machame route is highly reputable for its rising and falling elevations with trek high and sleep low geomorphology that offers a better acclimatization hike as we move from one camp to another.
Overnights on the 7-day Machame Route will be in tents.
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Itinerary:
Day 0: Arrival in Tanzania – drive to Moshi
Our representatives will be waiting to meet you at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) on your arrival with our transferring driver and drive to the Hotel in Moshi for relaxation and overnight. Upon your arrival, depending on time; your trekking guide will meet you at the hotel for a short briefing concerning the trip and conduct a quick equipment check should you require and trekking gear to be borrowed as soon as possible. Your trek will commence the next day early morning for the long awaited adventure of a life time.
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Day 1: Machame Entrance Gate (1,800m / 5905.6ft) to Machame Camp (3,000 m / 9842.6ft)
Distance: 10km/6.3miles
Duration: 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents, on sharing basis
Day 2: Trekking Machame Camp (3,000m / 98426ft) to Shira Cave Camp (3,750m / 12303.6ft)
Distance: 6km/3.8mi
Duration: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents, on sharing basis
Day 3: Shira Cave Camp (3,750m / 12303.2ft) to Lava Tower (4,600m / 15091.9ft) to Barranco Camp (3,940m / 12926.6ft)
Distance: 10km/6miles
Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents, on sharing basis
Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,940m / 12926.6ft) to Karanga Camp (3963m / 13,002ft)
Distance: 6km / 3.8mi
Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Day 5: Karanga Camp (3963m / 13,002ft) to Barafu Camp (4,640m / 15,224ft)
Distance: 4km / 2.5mi
Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640m / 15,224ft) to UHURU PEAK (5895m / 19,341ft) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m / 12,434ft)
Distance: 13.5km / 8.4mi
Duration: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tents. Accommodation is on sharing basis
Day 7: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m / 12,435ft) to Mweka Gate (1600m / 5,250ft)
Distance: 13.5km / 8.4mi
Duration: 5 – 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Accommodation is at Kilele Lodge / Other
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We pledge to provide a strict standard of service to all of our climbs.
Included/Exclude
- 2 Nights in basic accommodation (one night before and one night after the tour)
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides.
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters and other staff
- Solid safety management procedures
- All Park fees.
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food during the trek
- Hardworking, team-oriented support staff
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Sleeping bag
- Compact all-weather sleeping tent (crawl to enter not standing)
- 1 canister of oxygen
- International flights;
- Tips (250-300 USD per climber for the whole mountain crew);
- Entry visa fee;
- Personal gear rentals;
- Special meals like gluten-free food options
- Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the climb);
- Portable toilets (if required - available for hire, one can be shared between 3 people);
- Portable shower (if required - available for hire, one can be shared between 3 people);
- Emergency Evacuation
- Duffle Bags
- Medical Kits
- Optional Tours (short safari after climb)
- Personal expenses(e.g. mobile data,laundry, telephone, alcholic drinks)
- Spacious walk in tents with foam mattress
- High capacity mAh Powerpack (to charge mobile devices and other electronics)
- Luxury or Premium accommodations before and after the tour
- Mountaineering insurance up to 6000 m
- Satellite phone to stay in touch with family while trekking