Hello travelers, my name is Dismas. I am passionate about mountains; I am worked as a Kilimanjaro guide since 2001 and have climbed the mountain more than 250 times leading Climbing Machame route, which is the most popular route on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the route of choice for many people because it provides impressive views and a variety of habitats. About 50% of all climbers, and most seasoned climbers, choose the Machame route for their trip. It is also one of the cheaper routes due to its easy access and shorter itinerary. The Machame route is also known as the Whiskey route, given its reputation for being a tough climb, in contrast to the easier Marangu route, which is known as the Coca Cola route. Unlike the gradual incline and hut accommodations found on the Marangu Route, the climbers on Machame hike steeper trails, for longer distances, while sleeping in tents. Join any of our daily departures to enjoy this most scenic route for a lifetime adventure Pricing includes: - All park fees (entry fees, camping fees, rescue fees) - All equipment for the climb; Tents, chairs, tables, mess tent, cooking tent, mattresses for clients, forks, knives, plates, cooking gas, lamps (Everything to guarantee good quality and successful climb) - Oxygen, pulse oximeter - All meals for clients and porters for the duration of the climb - All wages for porters, guides, and cooks at authority-recommended wages - All transport costs for the organization of the climb and preparation and any cost related to the climb/porters/food, etc. - Meeting with client 1 day prior to the climb for briefing - All transfers from Hotels to park gates and from airport to hotel - Private chemical toilet - Two nights hotel accommodations at Salinero Hotel in Moshi (1 before + 1 after the climb) - 2 pairs of walking poles, 2 sleeping mattresses - Guides Pricing does not include:- - Tipping of guides, porters, cooks… See you in Tanzania!
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I am passionate about mountains; I worked as a safari and Kilimanjaro guide have climbed the mountain more than 250 times as a leader
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Trip Itinerary
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Salinero Hotel - Kilimanjaro
Day 1-2
DAY 01: Arrival day, Pick up service from Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive to Moshi at Salinero Hotel or any hotel of your option according to the availability The stay at Moshi Salinero Hotel/ bed and breakfast
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Machame Camp
Day 2-3
DAY 02: Moshi/Machame Gate to Machame Camp Elevation (m): 1830m to 3100m Elevation (ft): 6000ft to 10,200ft Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Montane Forest At 0800 hrs drive from the Hotel in Moshi to Machame National Park Gate it takes about forty minutes drive from Moshi and one hour and half from Arusha. The journey passes through the village of Machame, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. After registration and all the formalities, with the porters and guides you leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.
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Shira Cave
Day 3-4
DAY 03: Machame Camp to Shira Camp Elevation (m): 3100m to 3840m Elevation (ft): 10,200ft to 12,600ft Walking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Moorland After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.
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Barranco Camp
Day 4-5
DAY 04: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp Elevation (m): 3840m to 4630m to 3860m Elevation (ft): 12,600ft to 12,700ft Walking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Semi-desert From the Shira Plateau, we continue to northeast up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South east towards the Lava Tower, where we will be having picnic hot lunch, shortly after the tower, we can see second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4,876 meters. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 3,860 meters. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
5
Karanga Camp
Day 5-6
DAY 05: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp Elevation (m): 3860m to 4200m Elevation (ft): 12,700ft to 13,800ft Hiking Time: 3 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite.
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Barafu Camp
Day 6-7
DAY 06: Karanga Camp to Barafu High Camp Elevation (m): 4200 to 4600m Elevation (ft): to 15,100ft Distance: 6 km Hiking Time: 3 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert After breakfast, we leave Karanga and continue to the Barafu High camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
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Millenium Camp
Day 7-8
DAY 07: Barafu High Camp to Summit to Millenium/Mweka Hut Elevation (m): 4600m to 5895m (and down to 3100m) Elevation (ft): 15,100ft to 19,300ft (and down to 10,200ft) Distance: 7km ascent / 23km descent Hiking Time:6- 8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (5685m), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting).From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu high camp for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. 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.
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Salinero Hotel - Kilimanjaro
Day 8-9
DAY 09: Mweka Hut (3,100 m/10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (1,828 m/6,000 ft) Descent time: 4 hrs Elevation change: -1,250 m/-4,101 ft Estimated distance: 10km/6.21 Final elevation: 1,828 m/6,000 ft Today is a short walk towards Mweka Gate and pickup. It is a short day with arrival at the Gate at about 12:00 noon. Checkout and return to Moshi. Overnight at Salinero Lodge Moshi B/B
Trip Summary
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Hotel & Camping & Bed & Breakfast & Other
9 days trip
Salinero Hotel - Kilimanjaro, Machame Camp & 6 more
Transportation
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