7 Days Machame Trekking
Destinations:
Machame Gate → Machame Camp → Shira Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate
Safari Overview
The Machame Route, Also Known As The Whiskey Route, Is One Of The Famous Routes Of Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Contrasted With The Marangu Route That Is Also Referred To As The Coca-Cola Route, The Machame Route Has Steep Paths, Long Hiking Distance, And Camping Sites During The Course Of The Route. While The Climb Takes About Six Days, The Seven-Day Machame Route Is Recommended Since It Allows Better Acclimatization.
The Route Starts At The Machame Gate Located On The Southern Slopes Of Mount Kilimanjaro And Goes Through The Thick Rainforest before moving on to the scenic Shira Plateau. The Route Continues Over the Southern Circuit of the mountain with breathtaking views from all sides of various terrains. The summit route is approached from the east side of the mountain while descending through the Mweka Trail.
Experiences:
Mountain Trekking, Summit Adventure, Scenic Landscapes, Photography, Nature Walks, Cultural Experience, Sunrise Views, High-Altitude Adventure
Suitable for:
Adventure Seekers, Hikers, Nature Lovers, Photography Enthusiasts, Fitness Enthusiasts, and First-Time Kilimanjaro Climbers.
FULL ITINERARY
Day 1 : Machame Gate To Machame Camp
Your Adventure of Trekking to Mount Kilimanjaro Starts from Machame Gate, Which Allows You to Enter into a Rainforest Abundant in Beautiful Birds, Tall Trees, and Charming Monkeys. While Trekking within this Enriching Rainforest, Your Guide Will Show you some of the Interesting Flora and Fauna Encountered along this Trail. After an Enriching First Day on this Mountain Trail, You Will Reach Machame Camp for Overnights within the Serene Surroundings of Rainforest.
• Elevation: 1,800m To 2,835m
• Trekking Time: 5-7 Hours
• Trail Distance: 11km
• Difficulty: Medium
• Habitat: Rainforest
Meal Plan
Bed and Breakfast
Overnight
Machame Camp
Day 2 : Machame Camp To Shira Camp
Your Adventure of Trekking to Mount Kilimanjaro Starts from Machame Gate, Which Allows You to Enter into a Rainforest Abundant in Beautiful Birds, Tall Trees, and Charming Monkeys. While Trekking within this Enriching Rainforest, Your Guide Will Show you some of the Interesting Flora and Fauna Encountered along this Trail. After an Enriching First Day on this Mountain Trail, You Will Reach Machame Camp for Overnights within the Serene Surroundings of Rainforest.
• Elevation: 1,800m To 2,835m
• Trekking Time: 5-7 Hours
• Trail Distance: 11km
• Difficulty: Medium
• Habitat: Rainforest
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight
Shira Camp
Day 3 : Shira Camp (3,850m) To Barranco Camp Via Lava Tower
The Trek Of Today Leads Through The High Moorlands, Where There Are Significant Changes In Terrain As You Move On The Southwestern Flanks Of Mount Kilimanjaro. This Trek Goes Around The Impressive Lava Tower and Past The Last Part Of The Western Breach to Barranco Camp. In the Day, You Will Ascend To About 4,600m and Later Descend to the Camp in Order To Follow the Fundamental Principles of Climbing “Climb High and Sleep Low”.
Elevation: 3,850m to 4,600m (Lava Tower) to 3,900m
Hiking Duration: 7-8 hours
Distance: 10 Km
Difficulty: Difficult
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight
Tented camp in Ndutu
Day 4 : Barranco Camp (3,900m) To Karanga Camp (3,995m)
Today Starts With A Trip Down To The Bottom Of The Great Barranco Valley, Then Climbing Up Over The Famous Barranco Wall That Splits This Valley From The South-Eastern Side Of Mount Kibo. Though The Wall Doesn’t Entail Any Rock Climbing Skills, The Climb Is Long And Demanding. After This, The Route Leads Us Under The Heim And Kersten Glaciers Before Heading To Karanga Valley, The Last Water Stop Before Starting The Push to the Summit. We’ll End Our Day’s Trekking at the Karanga Campsite.
• Elevation Gain: 3,900m – 3,995m
• Trekking Duration: 4 – 5 Hours
• Distance: 5 Km
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Ecological Zone: Alpine Desert
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight
Karanga Camp
Day 5 : Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Following Breakfast, You Will Continue Your Ascent to Barafu Camp (4,673 m). The Path Runs Across Rocky, Vegetation-less Scree Slopes and Creates an Arid Alphine Ecosystem. Though the Distance is Not Far, Climbing at This Height Makes the Journey Tough. You Will Arrive at the Camp to Have Your Lunch and Rest for the Afternoon Before the Summit Push that Night. Drinking Plenty of Fluids and Staying Warm is a Good Idea Prior to Having Your Early Evening Meal and Taking Some Sleep before Leaving at Midnight.
• Elevation Gain: 3,995 m to 4,673 m
• Hiking Time: 4–5 Hours
• Distance: 4 Km
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight
Barafu Camp
Day 6 : Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak And Descend To Millennium Camp
The Climb Up The Summit Is Done Starting From Midnight, And It Consists In A Steep Climb Until Reaching The Glaciers At The Summit. The Steep Climb Takes About Five To Six Hours And You Gain Great Elevation In A Short Span Of Time. Then As The Sun Rises, You Will Be Arriving At Stella Point (5,739m) On The Rim Of The Crater With Amazing Views Of The Glaciers, Mawenzi Peak, And The Mountains Landscapes. Finally, An Extra Hike For One Hour Will Take You Up To Uhuru Peak (5,895m).
After Celebrating The Success And Having A Photo Opportunity, You Will Be Coming Back Down To The Barafu Camp For Breakfast Then To The Millennium Camp Where You Will Be Relaxing After This Long Hard Day On The Mountain.
• Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak) to 3,100m (Millennium Camp)
• Hiking time: 10 – 14 hours
• Distance: 19 km
• Difficulty: Very difficult
• Habitats: Arctic summit / Alpine desert / Rainforest
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight
Millennium Camp
Day 7 : Millennium Camp To Mweka Gate
Your Last Day On Mount Kilimanjaro Consists Of A Leisurely Hike From Rainforest To Mweka Gate. You Get To Appreciate The Beauty Of The Forest Ecosystem During The Journey After Which You Finish With The Park Exit Procedures And Collect Your Summit Certificate. You Will Be Back At Your Hotel In Moshi After Being Picked Up By Your Driver.
• Altitude: 3,100m To 1,640m
• Hiking Duration: 3–4 Hours
• Distance: 10 Km
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Ecosystem: Rainforest
Meal Plan
Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight
Arusha Hotel
Day 8 | Departure Or Extend The Adventure
Today Marks The End Of Your Experience Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. You Will Be Taken To Kilimanjaro International Airport To Take Your Next Plane. Should You Have More Time To See More Of Tanzania, You Can Extend Your Vacation With A Safari Adventure Or Relax on the beaches of Zanzibar.
Price Includes
English speaking professional mountain guide
Porters for luggage (1 porter for every 2 people)
4 x 4 transportation from Kilimanjaro Airport to Hotel and vice versa
Bottled mineral water while trekking
Full Board Accommodation on Mountain (huts)
All fees in the park including fees for entering the Kilimanjaro National Park
Meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Certificates for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro if climbed successfully
All government taxes of Tanzania
Trekking equipment information and support
Price Excludes
Tanzania International Flights
Visas and airport departure tax
Personal belongings (snacks, toiletries, clothing)
Mountain laundry or hotel laundry
Tips or gratuities to guides and porters
Alcohol and non-alcohol beverages not included in the program
Travel insurance (required for treks)
Extra optional activities (e.g., cultural tours, additional days)
Any additional changes the client asks for at the last minute
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