Let's go on a trekking adventure through Mount Kilimanjaro! Kilimanjaro climbing through Machame route is popularly known as the “Whiskey” route, begins at Machame Gate, takes 6 days, located in the southern base of the mountain, within its green, abundant rainforest. We climb to the Shira Plateau, then traverse the mountain beneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Icefield, before summiting from Barafu Hut. Machame is a good choice for people who want to enjoy a scenic hike on a challenging route in the shortest amount of time. 💰 Price includes; - 2 Nights accommodation in Arusha. - Private professional mountain guides - All Park fees - Rescue fees - All meals while on the Mountain - Kilimanjaro airport pick up/ drop off service. - Government taxes, - Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees - Emergency Oxygen - Walking Poles - Emergency Evacuation by Flying Doctor ❌ Price DO NOT include; - Visa (Costs USD 50 for all passports and USD 100 for US Passport.) - Personal expenses (Laundry, Alcohol etc.) - Climbing gears (Check with us for Packing list) - Tips to Porters, Guide and Chef. Would you like to join? Send me a message 📬
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Trip Itinerary
1
Kilimanjaro Flughafen
Day 1
You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive direct to a Hotel in Arusha. Dinner and overnight: Outpost lodge. On that day, you will have time to relax and prepare your self for the Trekking. Dinner and overnight: Outpost Lodge.
2
Arusha
Day 1-2
I will meet you at Outpost lodge for a Trekking briefing and I will check your equipment and in case if something is missing we will still have a chance to hire needed equipment in Arusha. Dinner and Overnight: Outpost lodge.
3
Machame Gate - Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 2-3
The climb starts from Machame gate (1800 m) after a short walk through the attractive banana and coffee farms of Machame village. The path follows a ridge through dense montane forest. This is the richest forested area on the mountain, and also the zone from where 98% of the water on Kilimanjaro originates. On sunny days, and especially in the dry season 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 (3,000m). We may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit. (6-7 hours walking) Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft Distance: 11km/7mi Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Montane Forest Meals: Lunch and Dinner
4
Shira Camp One
Day 3-4
A shorter day that begins by climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as picnic rock. There are excellent views of kibo and the jagged rim of Shira Plateau from here and it is a good rest point too, the trail continues less steeply to reach the Shira Plateau. We camp near Shira Hut (3840m) which has some of the most stunning views on Kilimanjaro; close to the huge volcanic cone of Kibo, the spectacular rock formations of Shira Plateau, and looking across to Mt. Meru floating on the clouds. (4-5 hours walking) Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft Distance: 5km/3mi Walking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Moorland Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
5
Barranco Camp
Day 4-5
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 lava camp (4540m) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco Valley (3900m), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below. (4-6 hours walking) Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft Distance: 10km/6mi Walking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Semi-desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
6
Barafu Camp
Day 5-6
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. Lunch is normally taken at camp, the last water point, in a steep valley. After lunch, the terrain changes to scree and we climb steeply to reach the Barafu Hut (4600m.) by mid afternoon. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. (6-7 hours walking)
7
Millenium Camp
Day 6-7
We normally start our ascent by torchlight around midnight so that we can be up on the Crater rim by sunrise. The steeply climb over loose volcanic scree has some graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella point (5735m.), in about 5-6 hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those are still feeling strong can make the 2 hours 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 descend to Barafu campsite is surprisingly fast, and after lunch and other refreshments, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite (3100m.) Most of us will be too tired to notice the beauty of the forest surrounding the crowed campsite. (11-14 hours walking) Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3090m/10,150ft Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
8
Mweka gate
Day 7-8
A sustained descend on a well maintained trail through lovely tropical forest alive with bird calls and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds to the National Park Gate at Mweka (1650m.); and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village. Where we are transferred to Arusha for dinner and overnight where noted. (4-5 hours walking). After signing out transfer to Arusha and overnight. Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft Distance: 10km/6mi Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Forest Meals: Breakfast Dinner and overnight: Outpost lodge
9
Kilimanjaro Flughafen
Day 8-9
You will be picked up from Outpost lodge after breakfast and drive to KIlimanjaro International Airport for your Flight back home. For those who would like to do a short safari, the tour can be arranged after the Trekking.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hotel & Camping
9 days trip
Kilimanjaro Flughafen, Arusha & 7 more
Transportation
Car, Trekking
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