7 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE
Machame Route, also known as the Whiskey route, has become very popular. This is camping route which offers spectacular views of various landscapes such as Mt Meru, Pare Mountains, Lake Chala and Lake Jipe. While the 6 day itinerary is very possible, it is very beneficial to have the seven days Machame climb because of having one more extra day for acclimatisation and resting before the summit day. Doing this will reduce chances of getting altitude sickness and maximize your chance of reaching the summit.
Details
Price includes;
Professional English speaking guide
Personal porter
Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour according to the travel plan description
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Return transfer from Arusha to the National Park Gate
Overnight stay in tents according to travel plan
All national park fees
Price does not include:
Sleeping bag
accommodation in Arusha on the first & last day
Meals not indicated in the tour description
Alcohol and soft drinks (coke, mineral water etc.)
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance
We will drive from Moshi to Machame Village and then walk to Machame Camp.
45 mins drive to Kilimanjaro park gate, 5-7 hours hike (10km). 1200 meters ascent to an altitude of 3000 meters.
Dinner/Overnight at Machame camp.
Today we have a 6km hike, during 5 to 7 hours. We will have a 840 meters ascent and reach the 3840 meters of altitude. Dinner/Overnight at Shira camp.
Today we have a long hike of 10km (5 to 7 hours) but with a small ascent of just 110 meters. By night, we’ll be sleeping at 3950 meters. Dinner/Overnight at Barranco camp.
4.5km hike during just 3 hours. We will finally be sleeping above 4000 meters, at 4200 meters above sea level (250 meters ascent). Dinner/Overnight at Karanga Valley camp.
Again, 4.5km hike during just 3 hours. Today we’ll reach an altitude of 4700 meters (500 meters ascent) for the highest night of your journey. Dinner/Overnight at Barafu camp.
This will be the toughest but also the most rewarding day. We will wake up very very early, during the night, in order to arrive to the peak at sunrise. This will just be a 5 kilometers hike but due to the altitude and steepness (1186 meters ascent) it will take 6 to 7 hours to do. When you reach the summit, you will be at 5986 meters and have the best views of your entire life. You will never in your life forget this moment and it will make you a better person.
After some time at the summit, we’ll start our descent to Mweka. Again, we’ll walk for 5 to 7 hours, for a total of 12 kilometers, in order to sleep at a much more comfortable altitude of 3096 meters.
Dinner/Overnight at Mweka Camp.
In our last day, we’ll have a 3/4 hours hike of 10 kilometers (to an altitude of 1600 meters) before driving to Kilimanjaro airport or Arusha.
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