Machame
Route 7 Nights/8 Days
Tour Summary/ Features:
You
get to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Machame
Route. This is the route favoured by experienced climbers,
as it is more technical and challenging. Kilimanjaro is
the highest mountain in Africa and is the highest walkable
summit in the world. The peaks of Mawenzi (5132 m) and
Kibo (5895 m) have permanent snow and ice. On the climb,
you move from a tropical to an arctic environment in a
just a few days. You first pass through lush rainforests,
before reaching heather and open moorland. Further upwards
you reach the almost lunar landscape of an alpine desert
between the two peaks.
Minimum Rate Per
Adult: US$ 1,760
Departing From: Arusha
Duration: 7 Nights/8 Days
Departure Time:1400 Hrs
Departures: Daily
Minimum Persons Required: 2
Period: All seasons
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arusha - Moshi
Drive from Arusha to Moshi, at the foot of Kilimanjaro.
Dinner and overnight at Springland Hotel or similar
Day 2: Machame Gate
– Machame Hut
Drive to Machame Gate. After registration, the climb starts
at the end of the tarmac road. Walk through the Shamba
and passing the forest you end up at Machame Hut (3,000
m) in about 5-6hrs.
Dinner and overnight at
Machame Hut
Day 3: Machame Hut
– Shira Hut
After breakfast, you leave the glades of the rain forest,
continue on an ascending path, cross the little valley
and walk along steep rock ridge, and in about 5-7 hours
will be at Shira Hut (3800 m).
Dinner and overnight at
Shira Hut
Day 4: Shira Hut
– Barranco Hut
After a good nights rest, continue to the East passing
Junction towards the peak of Kibo and Lava Tower (4876
m). Then, you walk through a sandy region to reach Barranco
Hut (3860 m) in about 6 hours.
Dinner at Barranco Hut
Day 5: Barranco
Hut – Barafu Hut
From Barranco Hut, continue a steep rocky climb up the
Barranco wall, then down until you come to Karanga valley.
Then climbing through semi glaciers you end up at Barafu
Hut (4600 m). This takes you 7-8 hrs of trekking.
Dinner and overnight at
Barafu Hut
Day 6: Barafu Hut
- Uhuru Peak – Mweka Hut
Very early around 0100 hrs, after a light breakfast, start
for the summit. You first reach Stella Point (5745 m)
before the final ascent to the summit at Uhuru Peak (5,895
m). This stage takes you 4-5 hrs. Take pictures at the
highest point in Africa and rest for a short while before
descending to Mweka Hut (3100 m). The descent from the
summit to Mweka Hut will take about 6hrs. The route is
steep but picturesque. This is your hardest day and you
will have walked for about 11 hours.
Dinner and overnight at
Mweka Hut
Day 7: Mweka Hut
- Mweka Gate
After breakfast, trek from Mweka Hut to Mweka Gate in
about 3hrs. Drive to hotel in Moshi for well deserved
hot shower, dinner and warm bed. At this point nobody
can begrudge you a little self-congratulation.
Dinner and overnight at
Springland Hotel or similar
Day 8: Moshi - Arusha
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha.
Price:US$ 1,760 Per Person
sharing
Remarks : The above prices
are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price reduction
is available for numbers above two persons. When arranging
for your international air tickets, note that it is usually
cheaper to disembark at Nairobi in Kenya. You then take
a shuttle bus to Arusha at a cost of US$ 25 per person
one.
This shuttle bus leaves at 0800 and 1400 hrs daily from
either Nairobi or Arusha. The drive takes 5 hours. If
you wish to make use of this option, please indicate so.
Includes:
- Transfers with pick up and drop off at Arusha or Airport
- Park entrance & rescues fees
- Accommodation and meals with 2 nights in a hotel as
indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in tents with 2 persons per tent during
climb
- Services of a cook to prepare meals during the climb
- Service of a mountain guide (English speaking) and porters
- Government taxes
Excludes:
- Extras at the hotel i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry
etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to guides, porters and drivers
- Climbing equipment and sleeping bags
What to bring
A) Waterproof hiking boots,
B) Rain suit, sleeping bags,
C) Flashlights,
D) Sunglasses balaclava,
E) Hand gloves,
F) Night shoes
G) Large plastic bags -essential for wetness in case of
rain.
