7 Days from$2550 p/p in USD- DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Tanzania,
Tour Type
Guided
Safari Standard
Camping
Tour Overview
Machame Route has a nickname the ‘Whiskey Route’, and despite the fact that it’s relatively short, it is not easy to climb. It is not technically difficult, but it is pretty strenuous, with many steep trails that require extra strength and physical condition to pass. Machame is a very rewarding route, with spectacular sceneries such are Lava Tower, Barranco Wall, Shira Plateu which is why this route is considered the most scenic one. The route starts at Machame Gate, through the beautiful rainforest, heading west around Kibo. There are 6 and 7 day options to trek this route, but note that the shorter one does not include acclimatization day to get used to the high altitude conditions. Machame is also the route where you spend the nights in tents, and requires a lot of strength to complete. Descent is at Mweka gate.
General Information
- Safari types:Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Activities:Trekking, Hiking
- Getting around:Transfer Vehicle
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
- Minimum age:7
Price Per Person – USD
From USD 2,550 per person to join a group
From USD 3,100 per person for a private climb
What's Included
- Two nights B&B accommodation in Moshi Town
- Full board accommodation & meals on the mountain
- English speaking guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Mountain crew (cook and porters)
- Mentioned transfers
- All park & hut fees
- Oxygen cylinder – only for emergency
- First aid kit and pulse oximeter
What's Excluded
- Flights & visas
- All meals and drinks in Moshi town
- Sleeping bags
- Gratuities
- Beverages
- Travel insurance
- Laundry
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Kilimanjaro Heroes Adventures‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘Kilimanjaro Heroes Adventures‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries and services are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
The Kilimanjaro National Park gate is only a 1-hour drive from Panama Garden Resort. You will be picked up after breakfast and make your way there for the start of your climb. Once you have arrived your guide will get started with the formalities (entrance forms) while you observe all the different teams and mountain crew getting ready for their expedition. It’s always a fascinating experience for clients to watch them load all the different items for the trip. As soon as everything is prepared your adventure will begin. The destination for today will be the Machame Camp which you should reach in about 5–6 hours. On route you will experience a wonderful rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana and lichen to mention but a few. Another favourite to look out for on this day is the black and white thumbless colobus monkeys. Once you arrive at your campsite for the night you have time to relax before enjoying a well deserve dinner prepared by our own cook.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Although today is a shorter stretch then yesterday you will still have an early start which will allow you to reach today’s destination around mid-afternoon. The landscape changes dramatically from the green mountain rainforest into moor and heath land. You will have a beautiful view of the mountain range from your campsite which is situated at the Shira Plateau. The glacier of Kibo also lights up as the sun sets for the evening.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a good day for the body to acclimatize for the days to follow. You will climb roughly 700m but will sleep on a level not much higher than the night before. We will start at Shira Plateau and make our way up to Lava Tower at around 4640m, after a rest we will continue through the Barranco Valley until we reach our destination for the day the beautiful Barranco Camp. Today’s trek will be approximately 6–7 hours, during which time you will experience the alpine desert as well as the Barranco Valley with its small lobelia plants and giant senecio’s. You will sit down for a well-deserved dinner before it’s time to rest in preparation for the next day.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Just after breakfast we concur the famous Barranco Wall. You might need your hands once in a while for better grip, but with that being said, there are no climbing passages, and as safety is very important please listen to our guides who will ensure you get to the top safely. There will be a lot of ascents and descents today followed by a walk along the mountain ridge. This will reward you will a great view of the glacier of Kibo. Walking time today will be 3–4 hours with the Kibo summit all the time on your left accompanying you to your camp for the night.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Barafu Camp is our destination for today and will be reached after 3-4 hours. Most of this time you will be walking through the moon-like alpine dessert. After a satisfying dinner you will have an early night and a good rest. The highlight of your trip is now only some hours away.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The climb will start at midnight. You will be woken up just before that to have some tea and biscuits. Around 5–7 hours later you will reach Stella Point which is the crater rim of Kilimanjaro. After another 1–2 hours you will reach Uhuru Peak at a height of 5895 m. This is truly a magnificent sight standing on top of Africa’s highest mountain watching the sunrise. This view will be one to remember and will make every minute of the last couple of days trekking worth your while. You will descent along the same way back to Barafu Camp which you will reach after 1–2 hours. The rest of the mountain team will be there waiting for you with some well deserve snacks and refreshments. You will rest for an hour or two before making your way to Mweka Camp where you will spend your last night on the mountain.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast you will have a traditional farewell ceremony from all your mountain crew. After a short 2–3 hours walk through the rainforest our driver will be waiting for you at the Mweka gate. You will then be transferred back to Panama Garden Resort for a well-deserved shower, a cold drink, a debrief and the awarding of your certificate of achievement. The rest of the day is yours to relax and to reflect back on this once in a lifetime experience.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
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