Kilimanjaro, with its three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira, is a dormant volcano in Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania and the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 metres or 19,341 feet above sea level (the Uhuru Peak/Kibo Peak).
One day longer on trek, climbing a natural, rather than man made path, the Machame Route is a more demanding but much quieter and scenic route up the mountain. Overnights are spent camping in tents which are carried and pitched by the accompanying porters. Highlights of this route are the Shira Plateau, Barranco wall and the Karanga Valley reaching the summit via Stella Point.
Because this route is more taxing it is recommended that trekkers should be physically fit and with the additional day on trek to assist with acclimatization there is a good chance of reaching the summit.
What is included in the tour
Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport
2 days Accommodation in Hotel
Tented accommodation & all meals during trek
National park permit
Guides
Porters
What is NOT included in the tour
Air ticket
Visa fees
Visa processing charges
Laundry
Beverages
Packaged
Drinking water
Porter/guide tips
Insurance. medical
Food & accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
Any additional delays due to weather or local situations
GST
DAY 1 [hotel]
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, Cab will be waiting for transfer to Hotel (bed and breakfast place) in Moshi. Early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2 [Trek: 5 to 7 hours]
Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame for the first section of the climb through the montane forest to Machame Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Machame camp.
DAY 3 [Trek: 5 to 7 hours]
Following the steep ridge and across heath and moorland to 'picnic rock' and the Shira plateau, to Shira Campsite at 12500ft/3800m for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Shira camp.
DAY 4 [Trek: 5 to 7 hours]
Heading towards Kibo, crossing a broad valley and climbing to a ridge crest, crossing scree slopes and a river valley to reach Barranco Campsite 13000ft/3900m. for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Barranco camp.
DAY 5 [Acclimatization day]
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. 4 hrs walk
DAY 6 [Trek: 8 to 9 hours]
Cross the floor of the Great Barranco Valley, up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga river - the last water point on this route. A steep climb over rocky slabs to Barafu Campsite at 15500ft/ 4600m. for overnight camp taking 8 to 9 hours. Overnight Barafu camp.
DAY 7 [Trek & Summit: 5 to 7 hours]
An early start for the summit - Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 19340ft/5896m taking 6 to 7 hours. Descend via Barafu Campsite through the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. for overnight camp.- taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Mweka Camp.
DAY 8 [Trek: 3 to 4 hours]
Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College taking 3 to 4 hours to met and transferred to Hotel/Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 9 [hotel]
Breakfast at Hotel/Lodge. End of trekking.
People who are participating only in Safari can arrive on this day. (accommodation, food charges for today are not included).
