This Package includes the 6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking via Machame Route.
ABOUT MACHAME ROUTE
The Machame route, also known as the "Whiskey" route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Machame’s draw is in its scenic beauty. However, the trail is considered difficult, steep and challenging, particularly due to its shorter itinerary. Therefore this route is better suited for more adventurous folks or those with some high altitude, hiking or backpacking experience. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south, beginning with a short drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. The path leads hikers through the rain forest to Shira Plateau. Here, many of Kilimanjaro’s routes converge. Then the route turns east and traverses underneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route. KILIMANJARO BASE TO SUMMIT® offers Machame as a seven day group climb or as a six day private climb. The six day variation combines days four and five, going from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp without staying at Karanga.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your Tanzania KILIMANJARO BASE TO SUMMIT guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi (Kiliman. Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your 6 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Via Lemosho route the next day.
Meal: Bed & Breakfast
overnight stay.
Moshi - Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park machame Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.
Distance covered: 10.6km
Time to be used: 6 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Machame Camp
After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.
Distance Covered: 5.4km
Time to be used: 4-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Shira Camp
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Distance Covered: 10.8km
Time to be used: 8 - 10 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
Distance Covered: 8.5 km
Time to be used: 8 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Your KILIMANJARO BASE TO SUMMIT guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. During the ascent, many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. In about 6 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours.
Distance Covered: 16.4km
Time to be used: 7-8 hours ascent - 4-6 hours descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.
Distance Covered: 8.5 km
Time to be used: 8 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, hikers will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometers). You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Moshi for long overdue showers and more celebrations.
Distance Covered: 9.1km
Time to be used: 3 hrs
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation(overnight):
Meal: Bed & Breakfast
overnight stay.
Moshi - Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
| Airport pickup and Drop up | 50 USD Per Person |
|---|---|
| 7 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking | Overnight in Tents | 1600 USD Per Person /7 days |
| 2 Days Hotel Accommodations | Meals – Bed and Break Fast | 50 USD Per Person/2 Nights |
| PACKAGE INCLUDES: | PACKAGE EXCLUDES: |
|---|---|
| 1. Entry Park Fees | Local and International flights |
| 2. Experienced Professional Tour guide | Tips (Gratituities) to Guides, Cook and Porters. |
| 3. All taxes | Mountain Climbing Gears |
| 4. Crew Wages | |
| 5. Cook and Porters | |
| 6. 6 Breakfast, 7 Lunch and 6 Dinner While on Mountain | |
| 7. Sanitizer | |
| 8. Airport pick-up & Drop up & Hotel (2-nights Hotel Before & after Mountain) |