TRAVEL WITH COMFORT AND STYLE
6 Days, Kilimanjaro via Machame route Hiking
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- 1680.00 per person
- 6 Days
- Game Drive or Air Baloon
Trip Overview
The adventure begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your comfortable accommodation in Arusha, surrounded by peaceful scenery. After your arrival, you will receive a briefing from our guides, who will provide essential information for your trek to the Roof of Africa.
Day 01: Arusha to Machame Gate
- Arusha to Machame Gate, Hike to Machame Camp
- Drive from Arusha to Machame Gate, starting the trek on the “Whiskey Route.”
- The climb begins through the montane forest, filled with unique flowers, begonias, and ferns.
- First camp is at Machame Camp, located at 3,000m.
Ascent: 1,200m
Duration: 5 to 6 hours of walking.
Day 02: Machame camp to shira cave camp
- Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp
- Emerge from the giant heather zone and hike through open moorland.
- Camp at Shira Cave, located at 3,840m.
- Possible sighting of eland and occasional lion.
- Optional half-hour geological walk in the afternoon to explore volcanic features.
Ascent: 840m
Duration: 4 to 5 hours of walking.
Day 03:Shira Cave Camp to Barranco Valley Camp
- Shira Cave Camp to Barranco Valley Camp
- Climb towards Kibo Peak with clear views of the western glaciers.
- Skirt around Kibo’s base, descending into Barranco Valley for mid-way camp at 3,950m.
- This section aids acclimatization with higher climbs and descents.
Ascent: 110m
Duration: 6 to 7 hours of walking.
Day 04: Barranco Camp to Barafu hut
- Barranco Camp to Barafu Hut
- Climb up the steep Barranco Wall with easy scrambling sections.
- After lunch in Karanga Valley, continue to Barafu Hut at 4,600m.
- The hike takes 7 to 8 hours, with an ascent of 650m.
- Relax and prepare for the summit climb early the next morning.
- Views of Mawenzi Peak from the camp.
Day 05: Barafu Hut to Summit, back to Mweka Camp
- Barafu Hut to Summit, then to Mweka Camp
- Early start (1 am) to climb the steep frozen scree towards the summit.
- Ascend past Gillman’s Point to reach Stella Point for sunrise.
- Continue another 40 minutes to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa (5,900m).
- After the summit, descend to Mweka campsite at 3,400m via the Mweka descent route.
Ascent: 1,300m
Duration: 7 hours to the summit, 6 to 7 hours descent.
Day 06: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, Back to Arusha.
- Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, Return to Arusha
- After breakfast, descend through the forest for 4 to 5 hours to Mweka Gate.
- Collect your certificates and meet your vehicle for the return transfer to Arusha.
- Relax and celebrate your achievement in Arusha.
Key Highlights
Day 1: Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater and picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
Day 2: Journey to the Serengeti, home to diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes.
Day 3: Early morning game drive or hot air balloon safari, then return to Arusha.
This itinerary balances wildlife viewing with comfortable stays at beautiful accommodations. Let me know if you’d like more details or any further adjustments
Booking Tour
Include
- Government imposed increase of park fees and/or taxes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (on all days)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- Accommodation on the day before the tour departs
- A day room at the end of the tour
- Camping equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Bath towels
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport (Airport pick up and drop off)
Exclude
- All things of personal nature
- Tips and gratitudes for Driver Guide and Safari Cook
- Visas
- International flights
- Laundry Services
- Travel Insurances
What to bring
- Clothes.
- A warm sweater as the nights can be chilly at high altitudes.
- Comfortable shoes.