Mount Kilimanjaro - Machame Route Trekking.

Mount Kilimanjaro - Machame Route Trekking.

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Mount Kilimanjaro - Machame Route Trekking.

9 Days Starting and ending in Kilimanjaro International Airport

Visiting: Kilimanjaro Region, Machame hut, Shira Camp, Barranco Valley, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Mweka Camp, Arusha

Tour operator:

Kilipeak Adventure

Recommended For:

Family-Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 18

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

10-0

Special diets catered:

Vegans, Vegetarians, Kosher

Tour operated in:
English , German
Activities:

Trekking, Walking

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

MOUNT KILIMANJARO-7 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE TREKKING, known as the “Whiskey” route, begins at Machame Gate, located in the southern base of Mount Kilimanjaro, within its green, abundant rainforest. We climb to the Shira Plateau, then traverse the mountain beneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Icefield, before summiting from Barafu Hut and descends using Mweka Gate. Machame 7 Day route is recommended because it provides an additional acclimatization day and shortens some of the daily hikes. The total time on the mountain is 7 days.

Places You'll See

On Top Of Barranco Wall

Kilimanjaro Bynight

Glacier_At_Summit_Of_Mt_Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro+Uhuru+Peak.

Mount Kilimanjaro Summit Attemt

Mount Kilimanjaro Summit Attempt

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Tanzania.

Location: Kilimanjaro Region

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), You will be picked up by the staff of Kilipeak Adventure from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Participants will be given a short briefing for the climb for the next day. Kits and the necessary equipment will be checked as well.
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner, and Breakfast-included.

Day 2: Machame Gate To Machame Hut (Full Board)

Location: Machame hut

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we will drive to Machame gate then completing the necessary registration formalities at Machame National Parkgate, we begin to trek through a beautiful and lush forest. We have a picnic lunch en route. We camp at Machame Camp (9,800 ft). [5-6 hours walking]

Day 3: Machame Camp To Shira Camp (Full Board)

Location: Shira Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We soon leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily through rocky hills with wide views of the Shira Plateau (11,000 ft). From our camp near Shira Hut (12,600 ft), we take in the unforgettable views of Mt. Meru as she floats among the clouds. [4-5 hours walking]

Day 4: Shira Camp To Barranco Valley (Full Board)

Location: Barranco Valley

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


A morning of sustained ascent and panoramic views brings us to lunch near Lava Tower (14,900 ft). The trail then descends to the bottom of the Barranco Valley (12,800 ft), where we stay in the spectacular Barranco Camp sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below. [7-9 hours walking]

Day 5: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp (Full Board)

Location: Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Icefields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga Camp (13,100 ft), the last water point on the approach to the summit. [5-7 hours walking]

Day 6: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp (Full Board)

Location: Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We follow an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gains altitude unrelentingly to reach Barafu Hut (14,800 ft) for lunch. There is a short acclimatization hike to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley (15,700 ft). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the early morning final ascent. [3-5 hours walking]

Day 7: Barafu Camp To Summit To Mweka Camp (Full Board)

Location: Mweka Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We start our ascent by torchlight about 1 a.m. so that we can be up on the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (18,800 ft), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshments, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite, Millenium Camp (12,500 ft). [11-15 hours walking]

Day 8: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate To Arusha (Half Board)

Location: Arusha

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


A sustained descent on a well-constructed path takes us through a lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Mweka (5,400 ft); and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village, where we are transferred to our lodging in Arusha.
[4-6 hours walking]
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner, and Breakfast-included.

Day 9 Departing Day:

Location: Kilimanjaro Region

Meals Included: Breakfast

After saying bye to our team of guides then you need a private departure transfer which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.
E-mail us at any time to discuss your trip and get an accurate quotation.

What's Included

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

  • Accommodation

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Drinks with Meals

  • Entrance Fees

  • Fully Guided

  • Meals – Full Board

What's Not Included

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

  • Country Entry Visas

  • Game Drives on Safari

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Train Tickets

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    FIT AND AWARE OF ALTITUDE SICKNESS

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    NO,

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    YES, ONLY FROM 8 YEARS OLD

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    YES, ANYONE CAN JOIN THIS TREK

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    SPEAKING ENGLISH AND LOCAL LANGUAGE SWAHILI

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    YES, CLIENTS HAVE TO CONSULT DOCTOR BEFORE ARRIVE TO TANZANIA

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    NO, CLIENTS HAVE TO REBOOK VISA BEFORE ARRIVAL TO TANZANIA

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    ALL INCLUDED

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    BEFORE AND AFTER TRIP TRANSPORT INCLUDED

  • What is the maximum group size?

    12 PEOPLE

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    YES

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    YES,

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    YES

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD, TZS, EURO, POUND

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    PROFFSINAL TOUR GUIDE WITH PROPER LICENCE TO CLIMB ALL MOUNTAI IN EAST AFRICA

  • CLIMBING GEARS

    KILIPEAK PROVIDE SOME GEARS TO HIS CLIENT AND SOME THEY CAN RENT FROM OUR STORE

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    YES ON THE MOUNTAIN WE ALLOW ONLY 15 KG THAT INCLUDE CLIMBING GEAR

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    YES

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    ONLY AT THE HOTEL, ON THE MOUNTAIN NO WIFI CONNECTION

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    YES, ON FINAL BOOKING WE WILL SEND FULL ITINERASRY FOR TRIP

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    YES, DEPENDP WITH COUNTRY COMING FROM

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    3STAR ALSO CAMPING ON THE TENT

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    OUR CLIMB WILL NOT BE CANCEL WE WILL ARRANGE ACCOR4DING TO THE PEOPLE BOOKED

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Kilipeak Adventure requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

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