Accommodation

Best premium hotel included in Bed & Breakfast as a standard option Hotel accommodation includes storage facilities for excess luggage during hikes Superior quality camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats) Table and chairs provided on all climbs Mess tent on all climbs

Guide

Qualified guides that have been carefully selected and trained by us Minimum of 1 guide for every 2 clients

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Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain Food of premium quality and of a bigger variety on the mountain Hot lunch is prepared at the lunch stop and served with a table, chairs (and inside mess tent in case of bad weather), except on day 1 of the hike where climbers are provided with a packed lunch. (Not applicable on the Marangu route as all meals are served at the camps in designated mess halls)

Transport

Complimentary meet and greet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport On arrival & departure private Airport transfer per group between Kilimanjaro Airport and your hotel in a private vehicle with a driver Return transfers between the hotel to the start /finish point of a climb

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Day 1 Machame Gate (1790 M) – Machame Camp (3020 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Machame Gate (1790 M) – Machame Camp (3020 M)

You will be picked up after breakfast and make your way to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate for the start of your climb. Once you have arrived your guide will get started with the formalities (entrance forms) while you observe all the different teams and mountain crew getting ready for their expedition. It’s always a fascinating experience for clients to watch them load all the different items for the trip. As soon as everything is prepared your adventure will begin. The destination for today will be the Machame Camp which you should reach in about 5 – 6 hours. On route, you will experience a wonderful rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana & lichen to mention but a few. Another favorite to look out for on this day is the black and white thumbless colobus monkeys. Once you arrive at your campsite for the night you have time to relax before enjoying a well deserve dinner prepared by our own cook.
Day 2 Machame Camp (3020 M) – Shira Camp (3845 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Machame Camp (3020 M) – Shira Camp (3845 M)

Although today is a shorter stretch then yesterday you will still have an early start which will allow you to reach today’s destination around mid-afternoon. The landscape changes dramatically from the green mountain rainforest into moor and heath land. You will have a beautiful view of the mountain range from your campsite which is situated at the Shira Plateau. The glacier of Kibo also lights up as the sun sets for the evening.
Day 3 Shira Camp (3845 M) – Lava Tower Hut (4640 M) – Barranco Camp (3960 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shira Camp (3845 M) – Lava Tower Hut (4640 M) – Barranco Camp (3960 M)

Today is a good day for the body to acclimatize for the days to follow. You will climb roughly 700 m but will sleep on a level not much higher than the night before. We will start at Shira Plateau and make our way up to Lava Tower at around 4640 m, after a rest we will continue through the Barranco Valley until we reach our destination for the day the beautiful Barranco Camp. Today’s trek will be approximately 6 – 7 hours, during which time you will experience the alpine desert as well as the Barranco Valley with its small lobelia plants and giant senecio’s. You will sit down for a well-deserved dinner before it’s time to rest in preparation for the next day.
Day 4 Barranco Camp (3960 M) – Karanga Camp (4035 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Barranco Camp (3960 M) – Karanga Camp (4035 M)

Just after breakfast we concur the famous Barranco Wall. You might need your hands once in a while for better grip, but with that being said, there are no climbing passages, and as safety is very important please listen to our guides who will ensure you get to the top safely. There will be a lot of ascents and descents today followed by a walk along the mountain ridge. This will reward you will a great view of the glacier of Kibo. Walking time today will be 3 – 4 hours with the Kibo summit all the time on your left accompanying you to your camp for the night.
Day 5 Karanga Camp (4035 M) – Barafu Camp (4640 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Karanga Camp (4035 M) – Barafu Camp (4640 M)

Barafu Camp is our destination for today and will be reach after 3-4 hours. Most of this time you will be walking through the moon-like alpine dessert. After a satisfying dinner you will have an early night and a good rest. The highlight of your trip is now only some hours away.
Day 6 Barafu Camp (4640 M) – Uhuru Peak (5895 M) – Mweka Camp (3080 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Barafu Camp (4640 M) – Uhuru Peak (5895 M) – Mweka Camp (3080 M)

The climb will start at midnight. You will be woken up just before that to have some tea and biscuits. Around 5 – 7 hours later you will reach Stella Point which is the crater rim of Kilimanjaro. After another 1 – 2 hours you will reach Uhuru Peak at a height of 5895 m. This is truly a magnificent sight standing on top of Africa’s Highest Mountain watching the sunrise. This view will be one to remember and will make every minute of the last couple of days trekking worth your while. You will descent along the same way back to Barafu Camp which you will reach after 1 – 2 hours. The rest of the mountain team will be there waiting for you with some well deserve snacks and refreshments. You will rest for an hour or two before making your way to Mweka Camp where you will spend your last night on the mountain.
Day 7 Mweka Camp (3080 M) – Mweka Gate (1630 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mweka Camp (3080 M) – Mweka Gate (1630 M)

After breakfast you will have a traditional farewell ceremony from all your mountain crew. After a short 2 – 3 hours walk through the rainforest our driver will be waiting for you at the Mweka gate. You will then be transferred back to your hotel for a well deserved shower, a cold drink, a debrief and the awarding of your certificate of achievement. The rest of the day is yours to relax and to reflect back on this once in a lifetime experience.

7 days tour

Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Machame Route 7 Days + 1 Days Hotel

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Itinerary of your trip Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Machame Route 7 Days + 1 Days Hotel

Machame Gate (1790 M) – Machame Camp (3020 M)

Machame Camp (3020 M) – Shira Camp (3845 M)

Shira Camp (3845 M) – Lava Tower Hut (4640 M) – Barranco Camp (3960 M)

Barranco Camp (3960 M) – Karanga Camp (4035 M)

Karanga Camp (4035 M) – Barafu Camp (4640 M)

Barafu Camp (4640 M) – Uhuru Peak (5895 M) – Mweka Camp (3080 M)

Mweka Camp (3080 M) – Mweka Gate (1630 M)

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