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6 Days Trekking Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route

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6 Days Trekking Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route

This tour includes:

Accommodation

6 nights camping in twin-share tents. Triple-share tents are available on request. This style of tour is limited participation, you will be asked to assist in pitching and striking down your own tent. There will be a camp assistant to complete all the other campsite chores.

Others

Additional Services Kilimanjaro park fees. Climbing permits and fees, gate, camp/hut fees. Guide, assistant guides, cook and porters salaries. Porters to carry luggage from one camp to the next camp. Rescue fees (required by the national park). All camping equipment, foam sleeping pads, pillows and sleeping bags with cotton liners for kilimanjaro temperatures, as well as cooking equipment, tables, chairs and eating utensils.

Guide

Experienced English-speaking trekking guide, assistant guides, cook and porters throughout tour

Transport

Transfer to/from hotel to Park Gate.

Meals

6 Breakfasts. 6 Lunches. 6 Dinners. There will also be 1.5 litres of water available per person per day. This tour offers Vegetarian food option on request. Simply let our Customer Support team know the food option that you prefer.

Not included:

Optional

Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Optional).

Others

nternational flights (From/to home) Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day) Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance

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Itinerary of your trip 6 Days Trekking Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arusha To Machame Gate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arusha To Machame Gate

      From Arusha drive to the Machame route, often called the "Whiskey Route". From the Machame Park gate is a gentle climb up through the original montane forest, carpeted with unique -busy lizzie- flowers, begonias and ferns. First camp amongst the giant heather at 3,000m. Ascent of 1,200m and 5 to 6 hours walking.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Shira Campsite
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Shira Campsite


      Emerge from the giant heather zone and hike through fine open moorland to camp by the Shira Cave at 3,840m. Herds of eland up here (& occasional lion!) and there are fascinating geological features in the old volcanic caldera which can be viewed during a half-hour optional walk in the afternoon. Ascent 840m and 4 to 5 hours walking.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Saddle Hut - Summit - Mariakamba Hut
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Saddle Hut - Summit - Mariakamba Hut

      From Shira, climb towards the main peak Kibo, with the western glaciers clearly visible across the rugged high-altitude desert of volcanic rocks and boulders. Skirting around its base and under the imposing western Breach, descend into the sheltered Barranco Valley for mid-way camp at 3,950m. 6 to 7 hours walking and only 110m total ascent but having climbed much higher and dropped back down assists acclimatization.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Barafu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Barafu

      Up the steep Barranco wall with some sections of very easy scrambling and drop down again to the Karanga Valley where you take a break for lunch. After lunch hike on to Barafu Hut 4600m, having hiked a total of 7 to 8 hours and ascended 650m. You have fantastic views across to Mawenzi peak from the camp after having completed a longer day of hiking which now requires you to adequately relax in preparation of the challenging summit hike early the following morning.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Uhuru To Mweka Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Uhuru To Mweka Camp

      A bracing 1am start to climb the steep frozen scree. This is unavoidable on any route but we aim to go past Gillmanโ€™s Point to reach Stella Point on the crater rim for sunrise another 40 minutes and you are at the highest point on the continent (Kibo:5900m), usually in warm sunshine. Return on the Mweka descent route.

      Ascent of 1,300m and about 7 hours trek to the summit; 2,600m descent and 6 to 7 hours trek to the Mweka campsite (3400m) above Mweka gate. This is a long hard day but you feel absolutely ecstatic when you have done it!

  • Day 6 Day 6: Mweka Gate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Mweka Gate

      From Mweka campsite it is a 4 to 5 hours descent through the forest to Mweka gate (depending on individual fitness) to collect certificates and meet the vehicle. Return to Arusha for the night

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 6 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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