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7 Days Machame
Machame route is the second-most accessible trail-head of the non-stop routes, making it ideal for clients and tour operators, especially those based in Arusha. It is known as one of the most scenic routes with its sweeping views across the Maasai Steppe to Meru, and the impressive Barranco Valley.
Citizens/Residents: Kes 365,000/-pp
Rates: Non-Residents USD 3,800pp
Package Includes
Accommodation in Tents
Full Board Meal Plan
Certificate Upon Successful Completion of Climb
Return Transfers From The Lodge To Mt. Kenya National Park - Sirimon Gate
Park Entry Fees
Guides, Porters & Cooks
Days Activities
Day 1: Machame Campsite
This drive is from Arusha to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We will leave the park gate and walk through the rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We will continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.Â
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Budget camping
• In or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2: Shira Plateau
After breakfast, we will leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley and walking along a steep rocky ridge covered with heather. The route turns west onto a river gorge. There will be time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Budget camping
• In or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
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, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Budget camping
• In or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco, scramble easily to the top of the Great Barranco and then a traverse over screes and ridges to the Karanga Valley campsite (3h, 4000m.), beneath the icefalls of the Southern glaciers.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
• In or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We will continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this point.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Budget camping
• In or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we will continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are likely to ever see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut campsite, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoyed our last dinner on the mountain.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
• Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Arusha
A 3-4 hour descent through beautiful forest brings you to the park gate. Upon arrival, meet the African Travel Tour representative and drive back to the hotel in Arusha where you have booked directly for drop off. Otherwise you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight back home.
Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Included
• Park fees(For non-residents)
• All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
• Camping equipment
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water(On all days)
