Kilimanjaro Climb Machame - 7 Days
Discover The Best Experience
Overview
This is probably the most scenic route up Kilimanjaro. The accommodation on the way up and down is strictly camping (mobile tents) only. This trek is strenuous and may be better suited to more adventurous hikers. The Machame route is normally completed in a minimum of 6 days/5nights on the mountain.
Details
Duration: 7 Day(s)
Places to visit: Mount Kilimanjaro
Inclusions
- Park fees
- Conservation Fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
Exclusion
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
Itinerary
Arrival
Arrive Arusha, overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge on Bed & Breakfast
Arusha to Machame village
Departs in the morning from Arusha to Machame village. The trek begins from the gate winding up to the lush tropical forests and out into heather moorland. Camp at Machame Hut Camp(3000m)
Trek to Shira Plateau
Trek to Shira Plateau, walk/trek through the fine open moorlands. Camp at Shira Camp (3840m)
Trek to Barranco
This day is a challenging trek to Barranco; the route turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding (via Lava Tower 4600m). Barranco camp lies in a sheltered area below the spectacular cliffs of the Breach wall. The Breach wall, the dome of Uhuru and the edge of the Heim Glacier dominate the head of the valley. Camp at Barranco Hut (3950m)
Acclimatization Day
The trek contine from Barranco to Karanga Valley Camp - (this is a short day) Overnight at Karanga Camp (3963m)
Trek to Barafu
In the morning trek to Barafu. Huge glaciers and cliffs can be seen which mark this part of the mountain. Here is the last water point. Camp at Barafu Hut (4600m)
Trek to the Final Steep
At midnight the trek begins up to the final steep, scree section to reach Stella Point. Walk steadily up the ridge and around the crater to reach Uhuru peak at 5895m. From the summit the trek descends to overnight at Mweka Hut/High Camp. (3000m)
Covering the last section of the Mountain
Covering the last section of the mountain, the trek continues down through the forests to the gate where your vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to Arusha. Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge on Bed & Breakfast
