7 Days Machame Route
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What's included
- .Ngorongoro Crater tour services.
- .Office serves Charges Trust Tours.
- 3 meals a day during the trip
- 4WD transportation with a pop-up roof while on Safari
- Airport pick up
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at the camp.
- All accommodations as per itinerary
- All administrative fees, park entrance
- All camping gears( please come with your own sleeping bags)
- All game drives as mentioned
- All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain
- All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc
- All Kilimanjaro National Park Fees
- All meals on the mountain
- All meals while on Safaris
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes.
- All Taxes and VAT.
- All wildlife reserve entry fees
- Boat ridding fees
- Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides
- Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides
- Climbing permits
- Concession/ Camping Fees.
- Drinking water 2 liter person on a daily bases.
- Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
- Enough porters to carry your luggage
- Extensive Game Drives in the National Parks.
- Fair and ethical treatment of Porters
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters.
- Flight Doctor Insurance covers.
- Full board Hotel accommodation while on Zanzibar
- Full board Tent accommodation while on Safari.
- Government Climbing Taxes
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Gratuities for safari guide and camp staff
- Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries.
- Hotel (available as an optional addon)
- Hotel/lodge accommodation for the duration of the two day safaris.
- Hut fees
- Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.
- National Park gate fees
- National Park ranger (required by Arusha National Park)
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
- Personal items and toiletries
- Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your Guide
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
- Private Transportation to and from your selected Route
- Quality, waterproof mountain sleeping tents.
- Quality, Waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tent for camp route
- Safari transport by 4 x 4 (6 seat) with a pops up- ideal for game viewing and photography.
- Services of a professional guide and Chef
- Services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide.
- Sleeping tents, mattresses and pillow.
- Staff Salary
- Tax 18% per person, per entrance
- Tips for guides, porters and cook
- Transfer from airport and drop off
- Transport in modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with photographic roof
- Unlimited drinking water on a daily basis
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- International airfares and departure taxes
- Local airfares and departure taxes
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
- Personal items and toiletries
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
- Tips for guides, porters and cook
- Transfer to/from Dar es Salaam
- Transport from Arusha/Moshi to trail head and return
- Travel insurance
- Day 1 -
- Day 2 -
- Day 3 -
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Elevation: 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft
Distance: 11 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
The drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. As we leave the park gate, we walk through the dense rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge until we reach the Machame Camp.
Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Heath
We leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path up to a steep, rocky ridge. On the Shira Plateau, we pass through heather and open moorlands, then cross a large river gorge to Shira 2 Camp.
Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower
Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
Distance: 7 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft
Distance: 3 km/2 miles
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitudes is very beneficial for acclimatization.
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
Distance: 4 km/2 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft
Distance: 12 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest Very early in the morning (around midnight),
we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Arusha
7-DAY CLIMB + 2 DAYS IN A HOTEL, before & after the climb
Package Price 2024/2025
The price for 1 - 3 pax is $ 2,190 per single Climber.
The Price for 4 - 7 pax is $ 1,990 per single Climber.
The Price for 8+ pax is $ 1,855 per single Climber.
What is included in the Kilimanjaro Package?
Transfers:
- Pick-up and drop-off at Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport;
- Transfer to the trailhead - entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park.
- Pick-up at the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park and transfer to the hotel;
Entry fees:
- All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fees, rescue fees and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority).
Accommodation:
- One night on arrival at 3*- 4* hotel (New Arusha Hotel) before the expedition. The hotels have everything for your comfortable stay - caring staff, nice rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool, hot shower).
- Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Please note:
All accommodation is on a 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).
Meals:
- Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
- All meals on the hike. Our Kilimanjaro diet includes energy-rich and highly nutritious meals prepared by our professional high-altitude cooks. A typical diet on Kilimanjaro includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost;
- All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water).
Hiking and safety equipment
- 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats;
- All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery);
- The Helicopter rescue is free (book with us so we can give you the helicopter)
- Oxygen cylinders and oximeters;
- GPS-tracking service;
- Complete medical kits.
Climbing crew:
- Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. All our guides have 7+years of successful mountaineering experience;
- Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.)
Kilimanjaro Price Excludes:
- Local airfares, international airfares.
- International Travel Insurance
- Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the ascent);
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed above on those arrival and departure days
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc.)
- Tips for per climber 250-350 per trip.
- Any items of a personal nature.
- Currently, the cost of portable toilets is not included in the tour package to reduce trip expenses. Public restrooms are available in camps along the way. However, for those who prioritize comfort, renting a portable toilet is highly recommended, $270 to 350$ for the entire trip.
How Many Porters Are Required to Conquer Kilimanjaro?
Embarking on a daring expedition up the majestic Kilimanjaro warrants meticulous planning, dear adventurer. Rest assured, for we have accounted for every aspect of your conquest. Picture this: your personal porter, unwavering and valiant, shall bear the weight of your gear, from trekking essentials to culinary apparatus. And should your journey necessitate the comforts of a private lavatory, fret not, for your porter will dutifully transport it as well.
Adventure awaits!
- OF CLIMBER NO OF PORTERS
1 Climber 3 To 4 Porters
2 Climbers 5 To 6 Porters
3 Climbers 8 To 9 Porters
4 Climbers 11 To 13 Porters
5 Climbers 13 To 15 Porters
6 Climbers 17 To 20 Porters
But, dare I say, we go above and beyond mere adequacy! Any bespoke needs you may harbor shall be met with an additional porter by your side, ready to offer unwavering support. No request is too great!
Of course, dear explorer, we are well aware of the limitations our tireless porters face. A weight threshold exists, as a sanction upon the burdens they may shoulder. Fear not, however, for the finest of companies, such as ours, uphold a remarkable porters-to-clients ratio. This ensures that our gallant companions can tackle their duties with unparalleled efficiency, permitting them to provide you with the best possible experience.
Rest easy, knowing that your needs shall be zealously met.
Now, without further ado, let us dive into the captivating specifics.
NB: Tips should be submitted to the office.
User Reviews & Comments
Ombeni
this trip were really amazing i can not say how beautiful was. i recommend these guys to you with closed eyes
February 1, 2023