Arrival or departure transfers in Arusha 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners 1 nights in 3 star hotel in Arusha on a twinshare basis 6 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis Group camping equipment including tent (sleeping bag and mat not included – can be hired locally) Experienced local mountain guides, cook and camp crew Porters to carry personal and group equipment Park entrance fees valued at US$968 Emergency oxygen Potable Mountain Toilet

International or domestic flights Sleeping bags and mats Aerated and alcoholic drinks Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc Tips Visa Travel Insurance (compulsory) Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

07 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route | Wild Call Tanzania Safaris Ltd

07 Days trek | 1 Day Pre-trek

08 Days - Kilimanjaro Machame Route

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Machame Route Overview;

The Kilimanjaro Machame Route is well known as the “Whiskey Route” and one of the most popular trails on Mount Kilimanjaro, fondly known as Kili. It is reported that around 50% of trekkers use this route to ascend to the highest point in Africa and for good reason. The trail, whilst challenging, also offers spectacular vistas, ascends the Barranco wall and allows good acclimatisation opportunities. From lush rainforest, the trail rises steeply towards the Shira Plateau, providing trekkers with scenic mountain views and varying landscapes. While the ascent does not require any technical climbing, the trails are demanding and a sound level of fitness is essential pre-requisites. With seven days on the mountain, there is an excellent opportunity for a safe and successful climb, with a sound sense of achievement more than reward for your effort.

Inclussions

Arrival or departure transfers in Arusha
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners
1 nights in 3 star hotel in Arusha on a twinshare basis
6 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis
Group camping equipment including tent (sleeping bag and mat not included – can be hired locally)
Experienced local mountain guides, cook and camp crew
Porters to carry personal and group equipment
Park entrance fees valued at US$968
Emergency oxygen
Potable Mountain Toilet

Exclusions

International or domestic flights
Sleeping bags and mats
Aerated and alcoholic drinks
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
Tips
Visa
Travel Insurance (compulsory)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

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Touch down at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the city of Arusha. Located close to the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha is surrounded by lush greenery and is known as the gateway to Tanzania’s excellent national parks. Once settled at the hotel, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure to explore the city and discover its excellent food and drinks scene. Overnight stay in Arusha, at your favorable lodge. › Meal Plan; BB

After completing the necessary registration formalities, the climb starts from Machame Gate (1800m) and follows a ridge through dense montane forest. This is the richest forested area on the mountain, and also the zone from where 96% of the water on Kilimanjaro originates. On sunny days, and especially in the dry season, this section is very lush and beautiful; it can also be a very muddy experience, particularly if it has rained recently! We have lunch at ‘Halfway Clearing’, a small opening in the trees, and continue climbing steadily. The gradient becomes gentler as the forest slowly merges into giant heather close to the next camp near the ruins of Machame Hut (3000m). We may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit. [6-8 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

An easy day to help acclimatisation, and to explore the volcanic rock formations of Shira Plateau. We walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut (3840m). This campsite has stunning views, close to the glaciated dome of Kibo and the jagged rim of Shira Plateau. The views from here of Mt. Meru floating on the clouds are simply unforgettable. [4-5 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, leaving the moorland plateau behind to walk on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower junction (4550m) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3900 m), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below. [5-7 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Icefields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga (4000m), the last water point on the way to the summit. [4-5 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

We follow an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gains altitude unrelentingly to reach the Barafu campsite (4600m) for lunch. There is a short acclimatization walk to the plateau at the bottom of the South-East valley (4800m). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. [3-5 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

We will start our ascent by torchlight at about 1 a.m. so that we can be up on the Crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (5735m), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5895m), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite Millenium (3800m). [11-15 hours walking] › Meal; B,L,D

A sustained descent on a well-constructed path through the lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the National Park gate at Mweka (1650m). Here we sign out from the National Park before walking on for a further 15 minutes through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village where our vehicle awaits. The shower, the beer, and the swimming pool are tantalizingly close! Overnight at Moivaro Coffee Lodge. [4-6 hours walking] › Meal; B,L

Accommodation on Kilimanjaro Machame Route

One night at 3* hotel in Arusha before the trekking; The hotels have everything for your comfortable stay – caring staff, nice rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool);
Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern, comfortable 4-Season tents North Face VE-25 or Wild-Call Kilimanjaro Tents).
Please note:
All accommodation is on sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).