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Machame Route: Kilimanjaro Climb (7-Days)

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Highlights

Acclimatization Advantage

Comfortable Camping

Stunning Scenery

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
• Elevation: 1,800m to 2,835m (5,905ft to 9,301ft)
• Distance: 11 km / 7 miles
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Description: The trek begins at Machame Gate, winding through lush rainforest. Expect to see dense vegetation, streams, and possibly some wildlife.

2. Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
• Elevation: 2,835m to 3,750m (9,301ft to 12,303ft)
• Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
• Description: The path continues through rainforest before transitioning to moorland. The trail gets steeper but offers panoramic views of the Shira Plateau.

3. Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
• Elevation: 3,750m to 4,600m to 3,900m (12,303ft to 15,091ft to 12,795ft)
• Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert
• Description: A challenging day with significant altitude gain followed by a descent. Trekkers pass the Lava Tower for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp.

4. Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
• Elevation: 3,900m to 3,995m (12,795ft to 13,106ft)
• Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Description: This day involves climbing the Barranco Wall, which is a steep but manageable scramble. The trail then undulates until reaching Karanga Camp.

5. Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
• Elevation: 3,995m to 4,673m (13,106ft to 15,331ft)
• Distance: 4 km / 2 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Description: A shorter hike to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit. Trekkers will rest here before the final ascent.

6. Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
• Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m to 3,100m (15,331ft to 19,341ft to 10,170ft)
• Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent (3 miles ascent / 7 miles descent)
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 6-8 hours descent
• Habitat: Arctic to Rainforest
• Description: The summit attempt begins around midnight. After reaching Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, trekkers descend to Mweka Camp for rest.

7. Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
• Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640m (10,170ft to 5,380ft)
• Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Description: A gentle descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where climbers will receive their summit certificates.

Product details

The Machame Route is a popular trekking path on Mount Kilimanjaro, renowned for its scenic beauty and challenging terrain.

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What's included

2 night's hotel accommodation Arusha/Moshi

All Kilimanjaro National Park entrance fees, camping/cabin fees, and climbing permits.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain

Certified Kilimanjaro National Park for its successful summit attempt

Complete first aid kit (for emergency use only)

Emergency oxygen (for emergency use only, not as a summit aid)

One private arrival and departure transfer per group between Kilimanjaro Airport and your hotel in a private vehicle with driver

Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook.

Salaries paid to the mountain support team according to KINAPA (Kilimanjaro National Park Authority) guidelines.

Superior quality camping equipment (Camping Stands, Sleeping Mats, Camp Chairs, Camp Tables, Dining Tent • Porter to carry your duffel bag, with a maximum weight of 15 kg / 32 lbs., from one campsite to another

Articles of a personal nature

Flights and airport taxes

Mandatory gratuities for guides, porters, and cook (average gratuity ranges from US$250 to US$350 per hiker, depending on the number of days and number of hikers in the group, as well as the route chosen)

Meals and beverages not specified.

Optional but highly recommended travel and medical insurance.

Optional live tracking service: subject to an additional cost, depending on availability and advance booking.

Personal trekking/trekking equipment: You can rent some of the equipment in Tanzania.

Private bathroom for extra group $150

Snacks, personal medicine and beverages

Tanzania Entry Visa ($50 per passport for most nationalities / $100 per visa for U.S. Passport holders)

Vaccination requirements (yellow fever: only required if you are traveling to Tanzania through a country infected with yellow fever, Meningitis and Hepatitis A are still optional, but recommended)

Eligibility

Adult: Age 1 to 99

Change & cancellation policies

If a cancellation request is submitted before 08:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.

If a cancellation request is submitted after 08:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.

If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.

Partial refund is not available.

To change the date or time, please cancel your booking and book again.

Important note

1. Health and Fitness:

2. Travel Insurance:

3. Vaccinations and Health Precautions:

4. Visa and Documentation:

5. Packing List:

6. Booking with a Reputable Operator:

7. Acclimatization and Itinerary:

8. Financial Preparation:

9. Environmental Responsibility:

10. Mental Preparation:

Items recommended to bring:

Binoculars

Biodegradable insect repellent

Biodegradable sunscreen

Cash

Climbing gear

Daypack

First aid kit

Flashlight

Gloves

Goggles

Hand sanitizer or tissues

Hat

Hiking pants

Hiking shoes

Long pants

Long-sleeved shirt

Power bank

Rain gear

Reusable water bottle

Sleeping bag

Snacks

Socks

Sportswear

Sun hat

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Thermal clothing

Travel insurance

Trekking gear

Not allowed items:

Alcohol and drugs

Making fire

Making noise

Not suitable for:

Babies under 1 year

Children under 13 years

People over 95 years

People with altitude sickness

Wheelchair users

Good to know:

1. Health and Fitness:

10. Mental Preparation:

2. Travel Insurance:

3. Vaccinations and Health Precautions:

4. Visa and Documentation:

5. Packing List:

6. Booking with a Reputable Operator:

7. Acclimatization and Itinerary:

8. Financial Preparation:

9. Environmental Responsibility:

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