7 Day itinerary in Tanzania, Africa
Climbing the Kilimanjaro through Machame Route
On this journey you will defy yourself to conquer the magnificent Kilimanjaro.
By Sophia
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Demanding
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Tour Guide
starting point
Moshi
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Cycling
Kayaking
Hiking
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Skiing/Snowboarding
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Hike the amazing Machame Route
Connect with yourself and nature in a different level
Discover the amazing landscapes of Tanzania
Enjoy the Kilimanjaro in all it glory
Hike the amazing Machame Route
Connect with yourself and nature in a different level
Discover the amazing landscapes of Tanzania
Enjoy the Kilimanjaro in all it glory
Itinerary
Camping
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Pick Up From Accommodation in Moshi and transfer to Machame Gate
Today after a well-prepared breakfast you will be collected by your guides and drive to Machame gate. After weighting all the luggage the journey to Machame Hut, 3000 m will commence. You will have a roughly 7-hour walk through the forest which takes you to Machame Hut. You camp throughout the climb, and your crew will take good care of you, erect and dismantle the camp, and provide you with tasty, filling food. Full board. Overnight at your accommodation
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Camping: Machame Camp
Day 2
Machame Hut 2980m — Shira Cave
Enjoy breakfast then continue with your adventure to Shira Cave, 3800m. An initial steep climb followed by a gentle incline. After lunch a descent and ascent brings you to the camp. Walking time approx. 5 hours. Full board. Overnight at your accommodation
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Camping: Machame Camp
Day 3
Shira Hut 3840m — Barranco Camp
On this day after breakfast you climb slowly for some 5kms where you will reach the Barranco Wall, 3900m. This is a fairly strenuous day as the altitude begins to tell. Walking time approx. 8 hours. Full board. Overnight at your accommodation
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Camping: Barranco Camp
Day 4
Barranco Camp 3950m — Karanga Valley Camp
Enjoy a well-prepared breakfast and continue with an adventure to Karanga Valley Camp 3930 m. Today you climb to Barranco Wall 1hr and view Arrow Glacier then walking down Karranga Valley 2hrs and overnight on top of the Valley. Full board Overnight at your accommodation
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Camping: Karanga Camp
Day 5
Karanga Camp 3930m — Barafu Camp 4kms
This day you will proceed with an adventure where you will go Barafu Camp, 4600m. Climb Karanga Valley to Barafu for dinner and overnight stay. Full board. Overnight at your accommodation
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Camping: Barafu Camp
Day 6
Barafu Hut 4600m — Uhuru Peak 5895m — Millennium Camp 19kms – 12 To 14hrs
Barafu to Uhuru, 5895 m, then descend to Mweka, 3100 m. You will wake at about midnight for the torchlight climb to Stella Point, approx. 7 hours with rest stops, and finally to the highest point, Uhuru Peak with fantastic views of glaciers and plains far below. Descend to Mweka or High Camp, arriving late afternoon. Full board Overnight at your accommodation
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Camping: Millenium Camp
Day 7
Millennium Camp — Mweka Gate – 10kms – 5hrs – Descend 1050m – Transfer To The Hotel To Moshi.
A descent of some 4 hours takes you to Mweka Village where you are met and given the certificates then transferred back to the Hotel. Full board
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Machame Camp
- Barranco Camp
- Karanga Camp
- Barafu Camp
- Millenium Camp
Meals
- Breakfast (7)
- Lunch (7)
- Dinner (7)
Transport
- Transfer to and from the Kilimanjaro National park gate
- Airport picks up and drops off
Activities
- Activities as listed on the itinerary
Extras
- All taxes and levies
- Camping equipments where applicable.
- Complimentary accommodation in Moshi before and after climb on bed and breakfast basis.
- Salaries for the mountain crew ( Cooks, porters and guides)
- Drinking water during hike
- All National Park fees ( entrance, rescue fees, and camping/hut fees)
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
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