Description

Machame route also known as “whiskey route” is regarded as the most beautiful route up the Kilimanjaro. It is a tougher route than Marangu. The varied height profile allows for good acclimatization; the number of summit successes is therefore high.

The trek begins at Machame Gate located in the southern base of mountain, within its lush fertile rain forest. The route heads toward the Shira plateau, before circling along the Southern circuit halfway around the mountain, exposing the climber to great views from all angles. The approach to the summit is made from the East and the descent follows the Mweka trail.

Accommodation is at camping sites in tents.

DEPARTURE

Please arrive by 9:00 AM for a prompt departure at 9:15 AM.

DEPARTURE TIME

Approximately 9:15 AM.

INCLUDED

Park entry fees	2 nights of accommodation in Moshi
Mountain tents	Mountain climbing certificates
Double layered Sleeping Mats 4 inches (10cm) thick	3 meals daily while on the mountain
Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters	Emergency first-aid kit
Camping fees	Crater fee (if any)
Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees	18% VAT on tour fees & services
Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek	Hot water for washing
Portable flush toilet with a toilet and tent	Government taxes
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)	Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi
Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate

NOT INCLUDED

Drinks at your hotel before and after climb	Flights
Laundry (Available at hotel)	Travel Insurance
Personal items and toiletries	Tips for guides, porters and cook

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from the Hotel – Machame Camp (3010m)

After breakfast you will be transited to Machame Gate. Your guide will work on Gate formalities and once done you will start trekking through a montane jungle trees. After about 5-6 hours you will arrive to your Camp for dinner and overnight stay. (Lunch and Dinner).

Day 2: Machame Camp (3010m) – New Shira Camp (3845m)

Your route continues on up through the forest until you begin the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau with its rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see in the distance Mount Meru rising high above Arusha City (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 3: New Shira Camp (3845m) – Lava Tower (4640m) – Barranco Camp (3960m)

On day 3 you will ascend about. 800m but spend the night only slightly higher than the previous night. This allows your body a better acclimatization for the further climb. The hike begins with a long ascent over the Shira Plateau to the Lava tower. Here the landscape becomes barren of vegetation and into an alpine desert. The path leads through the extensive Barranco Valley, with its lobelias. After approximately 6-7 hours you will reach the Barranco Camp, which many claim is the most beautiful Camp on the mountain. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3960m) – Barafu Camp (4640m)

This route is somehow short, you will descend through the Barranco Wall, where there is some light climbing and to some point you must scramble (use your hands to support). The route will take you through small streams. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 5: Barafu Camp (4640m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3080m)

You will wake up around mid-night, grab quick snacks and then ascend to the Summit. By sunrise you will reach the crater rim of Kibo at Stella Point about an hour away from the Summit. After taking pictures at the Summit and congratulating one another, you will descend back to Barafu Camp for a short break then head for Mweka Camp for a decent sleep. (Snacks, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 6: Mweka Camp (3080m) – Mweka Gate (1630m) – Transfer to the Hotel

After Breakfast you will walk through the rain forest for about 2-3 hours to the Mweka Gate where you will find the driver waiting. You will part ways with the rest of the mountain crew. On reaching your Hotel, self-retreat awaits you. Later in the evening, your guide and the office representative will join you for hearty congratulations on your achievements and summit certificate ceremony. (Breakfast).

Day 7: Barafu Camp (4640m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3080m)

You will wake up around mid-night, grab quick snacks and then begin the ascent to the Summit. By sunrise you will reach the crater rim of Kibo at Stella Point, from this point it will take you an hour to Summit. After taking summit pictures and congratulating one another, you will go down back to Barafu Camp for a short break then head for Mweka Camp for a decent and much-needed sleep. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 8: Mweka Camp (3080) – Mweka Gate (1630m) – Transfer to the Hotel

After Breakfast you will walk through the rain forest for about 2-3 hours to the Mweka Gate where you shall find the driver waiting. You will part ways with the rest of the mountain crew. On reaching your Hotel, a self-retreat awaits. Later in the evening you will meet up with your guide and office representative for hearty congratulations on your achievements and summit certificate ceremony. (Breakfast).

Price:$1,630.00