Machame Route 7 Days 6 Nights
This is probably the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro. With lovely gradual ascent through forest you emerge to see wide views of the moorland on Shira Plateau, Kibo and the Western Breach. The Machame route is also known as the 'Whiskey' route, because of being a tough climb, in contrast to the easier Marangu route, which is known as the Coca Cola route. About 50% of all climbers, and most seasoned climbers, choose the Machame route. The Machame Route climb can be done in a minimum of six days (5 nights) on the mountain. However, we recommend to take seven days (6 nights), for a better altitude acclimatization. The trek begins at Machame Gate, located in the Southern base of mountain, which is just a short drive from Moshi.
Activities
ITINERARY MACHAME 8-DAYS 7-NIGHTS
DAY 1 AIRPORT - HOTEL MOSHI
On arrival are at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) you will met by one of our guide, holding a sheet with names were you will sign and transferred to Hotel at Moshi by drive for Overnight dinner & breakfast.
DAY 2 MOSHI - MACHAME GATE
After breakfast you leave Moshi to Machame gate, to complete registration at the gate office, ready to commence the hiking. On first day you start your ascent and enter the rain forest. You will have a picnic lunch on route to Machame Camp. In the evening the porters will boil drinking and washing water and the cook will prepare dinner before you back to your tent for the night. Overnight dinner & breakfast at Machame Camp.
DAY 3 MACHAME CAMP - SHIRA CAMP
After breakfast, you climb an hour to the top forest. You will notice that the first section is relatively steep and altitude is gained rapidly. A picnic lunch is provided on trail today. As you hike, you will turn the route to the west onto a river gorge. After that, you will rest for Overnight dinner & breakfast at Shira Campsite.
DAY 4 SHIRA CAMP - BARRANCO CAMP
Weak up in the morning as usual for breakfast before to pack for next hike. From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower. Time for lunch! Today we have hot lunch on trail. After the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco for Overnight dinner & breakfast.
DAY 5 BARRANCO CAMP - KARANGA CAMP
After breakfast, we leave Barranco Camp and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization. Overnight dinner & breakfast at Barranco Camp.
DAY6 KARANGA CAMP - BARAFU
After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka trail. We continue up to the Barafu Camp. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. In the late evening you will have a Dinner overnight rest at Barafu Camp.
DAY 7 BARAFU CAMP - UHURU TO MWEKA
At Around 1 a. m, we continue our way to the summit bid. The trick is to keep you momentum moving forward, one step at a time. It takes about 6-8 hours to reach the top of the crater rim where you will see the sign for Stella Point. Remember this is not the summit of Kilimanjaro. You still have another 156 meters of altitude to walk around the crater rim to Uhuru Peak. We always recommend short rest at Stella Point and potentially having some hot tea or hot chocolate. After reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro you still have an 11 km/ 7mile descent to Mweka Camp, for Overnight rest Dinner & breakfast.
DAY 8 MWEKA - HOTEL MOSHI
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. You need to keep you Gaiters and trekking poles ready, because it will help you at this moment. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village gate to drive you back to hotel in Moshi, for shot shower Overnight dinner & breakfast.
Rate Include
- 2 Night accommodation in Moshi
- Private professional mountain guides
- All park fees
- Rescue fees
- All camping equipments
- All meals while on the Mountain
- All salaries for team
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- Government taxes, VAT and all relating service charges
- Emergency Oxygen
- Transport to and from the park gate
Exclude
- Tanzania Visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
- Tips and any items of personal nature.
- Items of personal nature
- Portable toilets:
- Gratitude for climbing crew
- Gear for your climb, Some equipments is available for rent.
Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
