Mount Kilimanjaro Treks via Machame Route- 7 days

Mount Kilimanjaro Treks via Machame Route- 7 days

The Machame Route, with its diverse landscape and fantastic views, offers a unique experience to test your will power, fitness finesse and mental strength. The route takes you through lush rainforest, where colobus monkeys roam, into heath and moorland, with its many ferns and ericas, until finally reaching the icy caps of the mountain top. The varying altitudes on this 7 day tour as well as a little help from lady luck offers a good environment for acclimatization, enhancing your chances of reaching the summit. Overnights on the Machame Route will be in tents.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha

Stop At: Arusha Tanzania, Arusha, Tanzania
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport you will be greeted by our transfer driver and taken to the Tulia hotel and Spa. In the late afternoon you will met by one of our team members, who will brief you on your upcoming trek. Overnight at the Tulia Hotel and Spa or similar. Bed and Breakfast
Duration: 50 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Tulia hotel and Spa or Similar

Day 2: Arusha – Machame Gate (1,790m) – Machame Camp (3,010m)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After breakfast you will be picked up at the Green Hills of Africa and taken to the Kilimanjaro National park gate. Reaching the campsite you will have time to relax, stretch your legs and enjoy a hearty meal, before snuggling into your tent for the night. BLD

Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Public campsite

Day 3: Machame Camp (3,010m) – Shira Camp (3,845m)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Today’s early start is not due to a long stretch, but rather to allow you to reach Shira Camp at around mid-afternoon.The glaciers of Kibo glistens in the golden hue of the setting sun as you enjoy another lovingly cooked meal before climbing into your tent. BLD
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Public campsite

Day 4: Shira Camp (3,845m) – Lava Tower Hut (4,640m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Acclimatization is on today’s menu, where you will climb roughly 700 m, but sleep on a level not much higher than the previous night. A well-deserved dinner and overnight awaits you at Barranco Camp. BLD

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Public campsite

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,960m) – Karanga Camp (4,035m)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Today the Barranco Wall stands before you to conquer. Some stages will require you to use your hands for a better grip, but no actual climbing is necessary and your guide will be with you every step of the way to lend a helping hand. Evening meal and overnight at Karanga Camp. BLD
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Public campsite

Day 6: Karanga Camp (4,035m) – Barafu Camp (4,640m)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Awakening to the sunlight dancing off the Kibo Summit, you will enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting out to today’s destination – Barafu Camp. After 3-4 hours you will reach Barafu Camp, where you will have an early dinner and overnight as the highlight of your trip is only a few short hours. BLD
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Public campsite

Day 7: Barafu Camp (4,640m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,080m)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
At around midnight you will be awoken by your guide with a warm cup of tea and biscuits to get you ready for your final ascent. Rested and relaxed you will make your way to Mweka Camp for your last night on the highest mountain in Africa. BLD
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Public campsite

Day 8: Mweka Camp (3,080m) – Mweka Gate (1,630m) – Arusha

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
A scrumptious breakfast is followed by a traditional farewell ceremony from your mountain crew, before you start your final stretch down the mountain. You will be met at the gate and taken back to the Tulia Hotel and Spa or Similar for a long shower and relaxed day.

Note! We can arrange a short wildlife safari for you or Zanzibar Beach relaxation

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.