Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Safari (8D/7N)beyonders2024-08-21T05:56:32+00:00
The Machame route on Kilimanjaro is a seven day camping route which allows for excellent acclimatization and particularly diverse scenery. It has been called the Whiskey route in the past and nowadays about 35% of all climbers on the mountain use it.
In a matter of days you will climb Kilimanjaro from the equator up to an Arctic zone, moving through grasslands, tropical rainforest, alpine meadows, moorlands and high desert to snow and ice. Each day on this route presents quite a distinct ecosystem to experience, which is one reason it is so popular.
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Itinerary in brief
Day 1 - Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival in Kilimanjaro International airport, get transferred to the hotel. Get the briefing regarding the following day’s climb. Rest for the day.
Day 2 - Machame Camp
Pick up from your lodge after breakfast and transfer to Machame gate where you will register before you start your climb. From the park entrance gate (Machame), You will be walking on a ridge, to the left of which is the Semira stream, and on the right, the Weru Weru. Overnight in Machame Camp.
Day 3 - Shira Camp
On this and subsequent mornings, wake-up call is at around 6am and is accompanied by hot tea or coffee and typically a fabulous view of Uhuru peak. Lunch will be taken just below the Shira Plateau, about three to four hours from Shira Camp. Overnight in Shira Camp.
Day 4 - Barranco Camp
After breakfast you will start crossing the Bastains stream and commence the descent to Barranco Camp along the immense Grand Barranco canyon. Today’s trek lasts for about six hours and arrival at camp is between 4.30 and 5.30pm. Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.
Day 5 - Barafu Camp
The scenic climb to Barafu is mostly on a moraine with a view of Mawenzi Peak towering majestically to the right, and overhead, Kibo Peak seemingly just out of reach. All climbers are advised to go to bed very early this night, as the next day is the longest one. Dinner and overnight at Barafu Camp.
Day 6 - Summit- Mweka Camp
You will be awakened at midnight and after a light breakfast, start climbing at around 3am. At this stage, the climb becomes much more difficult. Another hour of climbing brings you to the summit. Uhuru stands at 19,340 feet and is the highest point on the continent of Africa. Overnight at Mweka Camp.
Day 7 - Descent
After breakfast continue down to Mweka gate where you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak receive gold certificates. Met by a driver guide and drive to Moshe.
Day 8 - Departure
After breakfast, get transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation at base hotel before and after climb
- All transfers e.g. to/from the mountain trail heads
- All food for the duration of the climb, quality food specially considered for maximum nutrition
needs (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Kilimanjaro park entrance fees, hut fees, rescue fees
- Kilimanjaro briefing and de-briefing
- Services of trained English-speaking mountain guide, cooks and porters
- Guides wages, cooks and porters
- Complimentary fruits and juice
- Portage of 1 bag (maximum 15 kgs) per person
Exclusions
- Tips to the guides, cook and porters
- Dinner, Lunch and day room at Keys Hotel
- Climbing equipment such as clothes, sleeping bags etc.
- Mineral water
- Visas
- Laundry
- Traveller insurance
- Telephone calls
- All other expenses resulting from early descend before the completion of the climb such as transfer, extra nights etc.
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