7 days Machame Route Safaris

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Day : 1 — Machame Gate to Machame Hut (3,000m)

The climb starts from machame gate (1830m), we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive to the first Machame Hut, situated at 3000m above sea level. If is a clear day we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.

  • • Approx. time taken: 6 – 7 hours
  • • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day : 2 — Machame Hut to Shira Camp (3,840m)

A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as Picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp.

  • • Approx. time taken: 4 – 6 hours
  • • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day : 3 — Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,900m)

Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.)

  • • Approx. time taken: 5 – 7 hours
  • • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day : 4 — Barranco Camp to Karanga camp (4,000 m)

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp.

  • • Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
  • • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day : 5 — Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600m)

A steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can been seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, The remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.

  • • Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hours
  • • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day : 6 — Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp (3100m)

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.

  • • Approx. time taken: 13 – 15 hours
  • • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day : 7 — Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch we drive back to Arusha / AIRPORT

    • • Approx. time taken: 3 – 5 hours
  • Location : Kilimanjaro Mountain
Included
  • Pick up from airport
  • 1 bottle of 1.5 L Mineral water
  • All mentioned activities
  • All National park fees
Excluded
  • Flights
  • Alcohol and Soft drinks
  • Visa and passport Fee
  • Tips for safari staff
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel insurance
  • Increased Park fees when applicable
  • Extra activities

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