Embark on a thrilling six-day adventure along the Machame Route to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania's iconic peak. Beginning at Machame Gate, you'll traverse diverse ecosystems, from lush rainforests teeming with life to barren alpine deserts. As you ascend, the landscape transforms, offering breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro's glaciers and rugged terrain. Highlights include the challenging Barranco Wall and the stunning Lava Tower, where you'll acclimatize before continuing your journey. Summit day presents the ultimate challenge as you navigate steep scree slopes to reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Descending via the Mweka Route, you'll reflect on your incredible achievement as you bid farewell to Kilimanjaro's majestic slopes.
Itinerary
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower and descent to Barranco Camp.
Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization, where you'll enjoy stunning views of the surrounding glaciers.
Descend to Barranco Camp via the scenic Barranco Wall, a challenging yet exhilarating climb.
Spend the night at Barranco Camp, nestled in a valley beneath the towering cliffs.
Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,960ft) to Karanga Camp (3,995m/13,106ft)
Traverse the Barranco Valley, known for its unique flora and geological features.
Ascend the Karanga Valley, with stunning views of the southern glaciers of Kilim
Karanga Camp, situated on a rocky ridge, for overnight stay.
Day 5: Karanga Camp (3,995m/13,106ft) to Barafu Camp (4,673m/15,331ft)
Ascend to Barafu Camp, the high camp for the summit attempt.
The terrain becomes increasingly barren as you climb higher, with loose scree slopes.
Rest and prepare for the summit push ahead.
Day 1: Machame Gate (1,490m/4,890ft) to Machame Camp (2,850m/9,350ft)
Meet your guide and porters at your hotel and transfer to Machame Gate for registration.
Begin your trek through lush rainforest, enjoying the sights and sounds of the diverse flora and fauna.
Day 2: Machame Camp (2,850m/9,350ft) to Shira Camp (3,750m/12,300ft)
Continue your ascent through the rainforest, with the vegetation gradually thinning out as you gain altitude.
Enter the heath and moorland zone, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Reach Shira Camp, situated on a plateau beneath the towering peaks of Kilimanjaro, for overnight stay.
Day 6: Summit Day - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and descent to Mweka Camp.
Begin the summit attempt in the early hours of the morning, usually around midnight.
Ascend steeply up the scree slopes to Stella Point (5,739m/18,831ft), on the crater rim.
Continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp for the night.
Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft) to Mweka Gate (1,640m/5,380ft)
Descend through the lush rainforest, enjoying the sights and sounds of the lower slopes.
Reach Mweka Gate, where you'll receive your summit certificates and bid farewell to Kilimanjaro.
Transfer back to your hotel for a well-deserved rest and celebration.
Inclusion
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
- Sleeping Mattress
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
- Rescue fees (part of park fees)
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
Exclusions
- Tanzania Visa
- International and domestic flights
- Hotel (available as an optional addon)
- Transfers (available as an optional addon)
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
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Expedition Information
$1,700
Q2
Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Trekking,
Climbing
Fitness Level
3
Technical Level
2
Group Size
1-100
Ratio
1:1
Continent:
AfricaCountry:
TanzaniaLocation:
Kilimanjaro Machame RouteElevation:
5,895 m / 19,340 ftGPS:
-3.3486456 N°, 37.3435249 E°