9 days tour

Machame’S "Whiskey Route" Expedition-9 Days, 8 Nights

$ 2,350 .00 USD

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Machame’S "Whiskey Route" Expedition-9 Days, 8 Nights

This tour includes:

Transport

Round trip transfers from/to Kilimanjaro Internatonal Airport (JRO) Transfers to/from the base of the mountain

Guide

English speaking professional mountain guide

Meals

3 Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner

Others

All park entrance fees including government taxes Porters and skilled cook Treated water and boiled water on the trek Oxygen tank Flight evacuation Mobile toilet First aid kit

Accommodation

Two nights at the hotel before and after trekking in Arusha Accommodation in tents on the mountain as per the itinerary

Not included:

Flights

Optional

If your flight schedule allows, you have the option to extend your tour for a day trip to visit any of the following national parks: Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Additionally, you could also choose to extend your tour to Zanzibar to enjoy its breathtaking white sand beaches.

Others

International Airfare: Arrange your international flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Visas to Tanzania Travel Insurance Tips Laundry Sleeping bags/mattress (available for hire, though we recommend bringing your own) Drinks Climbing gear Items of a personal nature and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary Visas to Tanzania, available online. https://www.tanzaniaevisa.com/application Items of a personal nature and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.

Insurance

Flight evacuation (does not include medical charges)

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Itinerary of your trip Machame’S "Whiskey Route" Expedition-9 Days, 8 Nights

  • Day 1 Kilimanjaro International Airport To The Hotel In Arusha/Moshi Town
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kilimanjaro International Airport To The Hotel In Arusha/Moshi Town

      Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel for your overnight stay on BB basis. After a shower and rest our expedition consultant, together with our mountain guide will meet with you for a comprehensive briefing of the upcoming expedition, pack your mountain gear and equipment ready for trekking the next morning (it all depends on your arrival time otherwise it will be done the next day morning before departure).


      Meals:  breakfast.  

      Accommodation:Green Mountain hotel or Simillar

  • Day 2 Arusha To Machame Gate Onwards To Machame Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arusha To Machame Gate Onwards To Machame Camp

      Machame Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Machame Camp (3,000m/9,840ft) 

       Elevation Gain: 1,200 meters, 3,935 feet

      Hiking time: approximately 7 hours

      Distance: approximately 10.8 km

      Habitat: Montane forest


      After breakfast at the hotel pack your luggage ready to drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park entry gate. After completion of all registration formalities, you will start your adventures, by trekking through the lush rainforest with its large ancient trees, primeval ferns, and endemic flowers, like the Impatiens Kilimanjaro. You might also spot black and white colobus monkeys, peeking through the leaves. 


      On arrival at Machame camp, you will have sufficient time to relax, stretch your legs, and enjoy a hearty meal, before nestling into your tent for the night.


      Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

      Accommodation: under the tent

  • Day 3 Machame Camp To Shira Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Machame Camp To Shira Camp

      Machame Camp (3,000m/9,840ft) to Shira Camp (3,840m/12,600ft) 

      Elevation Gain: 840 meters, 2,760 feet 

      Hiking time: approximately 5-6 hours

      Distance: approximately 5.2 km

      Habitat: Moorland


      Wake up early morning for breakfast and ascend through gentle moorland heading to Shira Plateau where you’ll spot Kilimanjaro’s great Western Breach with its stunning glaciers. 

      The elevation is 3840m here, and depending on the weather, you may have a spectacular view of Mount Meru. 


      Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

      Accommodation: under the tent

  • Day 4 Shira 2 Camp, Lava Tower, & Barranco Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shira 2 Camp, Lava Tower, & Barranco Camp

      Shira Camp (3,840m/12,600ft) to Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,960ft) 

      Elevation Gain: 690 meters, 2,264 feet 

      Hiking time: approximately 6-7 hours

      Distance: approximately 10 km

      Habitat: Semi-desert


      Acclimatization is on today’s menu, where you will climb roughly 700 m, but sleep on a level not much higher than the previous night. Starting at Shira Plateau, you will make your way up to Lava Tower (4,640m), where you will rest a while, before continuing through the Barranco Valley to the beautiful Barranco Camp. After lunch, you descend again by almost 680m to the Barranco camping area and after reaching the high altitude of 4600m at Lava Tower, the true acclimatization benefit of this day becomes clear. 

      This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2 hours (3.3 km) and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and you’re sure to enjoy the panoramic view at sundown. 


      Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

      Accommodation: under the tent

  • Day 5 Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

      Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,960ft) to Karanga Valley (4,200m/13,780ft)

      Elevation Gain: 250 meters, 820 feet 

      Hiking time: approximately 4-5 hours

      Distance: approximately 5 km

      Habitat: Moorland


      Early wakeup, breakfast, and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb, you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Afterwards, you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents along the route, but don’t worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group.

      After reaching the camp you will be offered a warm lunch. After a couple of hours, you will complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 300-meter gain in altitude before descending back down to the camp.


      Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

      Accommodation: under the tent

  • Day 6 Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

      Karanga Valley (4,200m/13,780ft) to Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,100ft) 

      Hiking time: approximately 4-5 hours

      Distance: approximately 6 km

      Habitat: Alpine desert

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      On this day, the trek up to the Barafu Ridge campsite is tough because of the altitude. Although the walk is only a short distance, it is steep so we will take a slow pace to avoid fatigue. You will trek across an alpine desert, likely facing a strong cold wind blowing from Kibo Peak’s ice fields. You will have an early dinner this evening, then rest until around midnight before starting our final push to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

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      Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

      Accommodation: under the tent

  • Day 7 Uhuru Peak Summit At 5,895 Meters
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Uhuru Peak Summit At 5,895 Meters

      Hiking time: approximately 6 to 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak followed by 5 to 7 hours to descend to Millennium Camp (3820m)

      Distance: approximately 4.5 km ascent and 10.8 km descent

      Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit


      Wake up around 23h20, and have some tea and biscuits, before departing from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) and start summiting Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will be accompanied by a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a short rest proceed to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).


      Meals: breakfast lunch and dinner

      Accommodation: under the tent







  • Day 8 Millennium Camp To Mweka Gate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Millennium Camp To Mweka Gate

      Millennium Camp (3820m)to Mweka Gate (1,500m/4,920ft) 

      Elevation Loss: 2,320 meters,  

      Hiking time: approximately 4-5 hours

      Distance: approximately 12 km

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      The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. 

      After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park’s exit “Mweka Gate 1,650m”. After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, here you will have a chance to share your feelings with the crew. Lastly, we will present you with a commemorative certificate provided by the park’s management “KINAPA” before you are transferred back to the hotel in Arusha for a hot shower, dinner, and comfortable bed.

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      Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel, located in Arusha. 

      Meals & Drinks: breakfast & dinner - drinks not included

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  • Day 9 Arusha To Kilimanjaro International Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arusha To Kilimanjaro International Airport

      Unless you’ve booked a safari or other extension with us, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport after breakfast, arriving in time for your departure flight. If your flight is later in the day, we will be happy to set up an optional Arusha city tour, visiting the Maasai Market and a Tanzanite shop where you can buy gifts for loved ones back home.

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      Meal: breakfast 

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      Every Day for the Rest of Your Life - Amazing Memories!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’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

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. You’ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 75

Age range allowed for this experience.

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