6 days tour

Kilimanjaro Climbing 6 Days / 5 Nights – Machame Route

$ 2,046 .00 USD

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Kilimanjaro Climbing 6 Days / 5 Nights – Machame Route

This tour includes:

Guide

Professional mountain crew. All guides have "Wilderness First Responder" and "Wilderness First Aid" certificates, along with over years of experience in climbing. Each participant will be provided with a porter (who can carry up to 15 kg of personal laggage)

Transport

Transfer to the hotel in Arusha or Moshi Transport from/to park gate & airport transfer

Meals

Breakfasts, lunches, dinners

Others

Camping/hut fees Oxygen systems and pulse oximeters First aid kit Group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery and cutlery) Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees International certificates for a successful ascent

Accommodation

During the climb you will share a tent with 1-2 other climbers, depending on the number of participants. If you need an individual tent, please contact us

Not included:

Optional

Please see the itinerary for information on optional activities, descriptions and estimated pricing

Flights

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. We recommend World Nomads, a company recommended by LonelyPlanet. You can check out the details here.

Others

Airline tickets Visa fee Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the ascent) Personal gear rentals Tips for the mountain crew (200–250 USD per person)

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Itinerary of your trip Kilimanjaro Climbing 6 Days / 5 Nights – Machame Route

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

      Day 1: Machame Gate To Machame Camp

      Elevation (ft): 5,400ft to 9,400ft

      The drive from Moshi or Arusha to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 1.5hours from Arusha and 30minutes from Moshi. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.

      We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Machame Camp To Shira Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Machame Camp To Shira Camp

      Elevation (ft): 9,400ft to 12,500ft

      After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Shira Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Shira Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

      Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft

      From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

      Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft

      After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Barafu Camp To Summit To Mweka Hut
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Barafu Camp To Summit To Mweka Hut

      Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)

      Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Mweka Camp To Moshi / Arusha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Mweka Camp To Moshi / Arusha

      Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft

      After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will pick you at Mweka gate and drive you back to hotel in Moshi / Arusha.

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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

Personal

You’ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

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 you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 75

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