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8 Days Nights Mt. Kilimanjaro-Machame Route

Day by Day summary

  • Day 1: Nairobi - Namanga – Arusha ( Approx. 4 Hrs Drive)
  • Day 2: Arusha – Machame Camp
  • Day 3: Machame Camp- Shira Camp
  • Day 4: Shira Camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp
  • Day 5 : Barranco Camp – Karanga Valley Camp – Acclamatization.
  • Day 6: Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
  • Day 7: Barafu Camp- Summit(Uhuru peak 5895m) - Mweka Hut
  • Day 8: Mweka Camp – Arusha / Moshi

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Tailor-made itineraries- Mt Kilimanjaro!

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Low Season from $ 1,885 pp sharing
Single Room Supplement to apply

Itinerary Details

8 Days Nights Mt. Kilimanjaro – Machame Route

Popularly known as “whisky” route due to the steep elevation. This 08 days Mount Kilimanjaro challenge climb 100 km through the whisky route will you all it takes to conquer the tallest free standing mountain in Africa – Mount Kilimanjaro. Surrounded by the Tanzanian savannah, the tallest peak in Africa rises to a height of 5,895 metres above sea level. Our destination is Uhuru Peak.

You don’t have to be an experienced climber to scale this majestic mountain, you simply need to be reasonably fit and have the proper equipment. And a determined mindset. Being able to say that you have climbed the highest mountain in Africa – and the fourth-highest in the world – is often sufficient motivation in and of itself. The ascent will take you through various forms of vegetation, everything from lush rainforest and heathland to rocky landscapes and alpine desert.

From the Shira plateau, there is a breath-taking view all the way to the glaciers at Western Breach, while Stella Point is the perfect location to view a burning horizon sunrise. It is a tough, demanding hike but when you reach Uhuru Peak, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view from an altitude of almost 6 km – combined with an experience to cherish for a lifetime.

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>Day 1: Nairobi - Namanga – Arusha ( Approx. 4 Hrs Drive)

8.00 a.m. Depart for Arusha i aboard the shuttle bus, lunch enroute. Spend the afternoon organizing any gear you may require for the trek. Overnight at Hotel on bed and breakfast basis. Lunch and dinner on own arrangement.

 

Day 2: Arusha – Machame Camp

Elevation (m): 1830m to 3100m
Distance: 18km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
 The drive from Arusha to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. 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.

  • 1 night

Dinner and overnight at the Machame Camp..
Bed and Breakfast | Standard Tents

 

Day 3: Machame Camp- Shira Camp

Elevation (m): 3100m to 3840m
Distance: 9km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
 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.

    • 2 night

    Dinner and overnight at the Shira campsite.
    Bed and Breakfast | Standard Tents

 

Day 4: Shira Camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

Elevation (m): 3840m to 4630m to 3860m
Distance: 15 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
 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 4876m / 15,997 ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 3860m / 12,664 ft.

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

  • 1 night

Dinner and overnight Barranco Camp
Bed and Breakfast | Standard Tents

 

Day 5: Barranco Camp – Karanga Valley Camp – Acclamatization.

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite

 

Day 6 : Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

Elevation (m): 3860m to 4600m
Distance: 13km
Hiking Time: 8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
 After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall, through the Karanga Valley (lunch at 4200m / 13,779 ft), and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut.

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.

  • 2 night

Dinner and overnight at Karanga Valley campsite/Barafu Camp
Full Board Basis | Standard Room

 

Day 7: Barafu Camp- Summit(Uhuru peak 5895m) - Mweka Hut

Elevation (m): 4600m to 5895m to 3100m
Distance: 7km ascent / 23km descent
Hiking Time:6- 8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
 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 (5685m / 18,652 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.

It can be very cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. 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.

  • 1 night

Dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp
Bed and Breakfast | Standard Room

 

Day 8: Mweka Camp – Arusha / Moshi.

Elevation (m): 3100m to 1830m
Distance: 15 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
 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).From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Arusha or Moshi

Whats Included and Whats Not!!

Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.

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Includes

  • Transport to & from the mountain ex Nairobi (Shuttle Bus)
  • Accommodation at Hotel – before and after climb on BB (2nights)
  • Three meals a day whilst on the mountain prepared by local chef.
  • Accommodation in the mountain (Tents)
  • Camping fees
  • All park entry fees
  • Certificate of achievement .
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Excludes

  • Tipping to the guide & porters, cooks
  • Personal climbing gear - clothing’s & rucksack
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Beverages & mineral water
  • Items of personal nature.