Mount Kilimanjaro

 

MACHAME ROUTE - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

 

Day 1:  On arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met and transferred to your lodge. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Please note this is an arrival day and you may arrive at any time.

In the evening there is a briefing on the trek. At this time you will also receive your personal trek bag. This trek bag will contain a kit bag that your porter will carry, an appropriate sleeping bag, sleep sheet and down jacket. You will need to transfer your other possessions into this bag. You will be able to leave your normal traveling bag and any excess luggage at base hotel to be collected upon your return.

 

Day 2: Leave from your lodge after breakfast drive to Machame gate to meet your guides and porters, ready to start the climb. Machame gate to Machame hut 3000m. Dinner and Overnight 5 – 7 hrs.

 

Day 3: After break fast leave Machame hut (Camp) to Shira Camp 3840m. 4-5 hrs. Dinner and Overnight at Shira Campsite.

 

Day 4: After break fast leave Shira Camp hike to Barranco Camp 3950m, 5-7 hrs. Lunch is served at designated area before ascending a rock and screen path to the Lava tower. Dinner and Overnight Barranco Campsite.

 

Day 5: After break fast leave Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp 4600m. 8 hrs so you should take care, here you have to add stock of your  water supply. Dinner and Overnight (Barafu Campsite).

 

Day 6: At around mid night leave Barafu Camp to Stella point on the Crater rim. It takes 45 minutes to reach Uhuru Peak 5895m the highest point in Africa. From here you descend down to MwekaCamp 3100m. For Dinner and Overnight.

 

Day 7:  After break fast descend to Mweka gate where you can obtain your Certificate of achievement before we drive you to your hotel for shower or bath and a good rest. Dinner and Overnight stay.

 

Day 8: You will be transferred by your private vehicle to the airport for departure. You can book this transfer at any time depending your flight schedule. Or we can arrange Safari /Beach holiday / Cultural Tourism.

  • Transportation to the mountain base and back

  • One night accommodation in Siwandeti Farm lodge on bed and breakfast or similar

  • Park entrance fees, hut/camping fee, rescue fees

  • Porters and guides

  • Cook and food - breakfast, hot lunches / packed lunches, dinners

  • Camping gears - Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, camping chairs, portable camping tables.
     

  • Bottled water (1 litre/per person per day.

 

Mount Kilimanjaro Routes

Lemosho Route 10 Days 9 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

Machame Route 8 Days 7 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

Marangu Route 7 Days 6 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

Rongai Route 7 Days 6 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

Umbwe Route 8 Days 7 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

 

 

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