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The Machame Route, often called the “Whiskey” route, is renowned for its scenic beauty and challenging ascent. Over seven days, this route offers diverse landscapes, including rainforests, moorlands, and alpine deserts. It is a popular choice for climbers seeking a more immersive and rewarding Kilimanjaro experience. The route includes acclimatization days to help ensure a successful summit attempt.
Included and Excluded
- Transport form arrival point to Moshi
- Transport form Moshi to Departure point
- Accommodation before climb
- Accommodation after climb
- All accommodation in huts on the mountain
- Park fees on Kilimanjaro
- Rescue fees on mountain (by car)
- 3 meals daily on the mountain
- Sleeping and the dining huts
- Guide and porters
- Cook and waiters
- Firs aid kit
- Service of an English speaking mountain guide
- Transportation to the mountain
- All government taxes
- Extras in the hotel
- Drinks rather than water
- Tips to mountain Crews
- Meals in Moshi
- Personal gears like sleeping bags, hiking poles, etc.
- Flights
- And all not listed above
Highlights of the Tour
- Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
- Day 2: Moshi to Machame Gate, Start Machame Trek
- Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
- Day 4: Shira Camp to Lava Tower, then to Barranco Camp
- Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Departure
- Day 7: Summit Attempt and Descend to Mweka Camp
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Relax, enjoy a welcome dinner, and prepare for the upcoming adventure.
After breakfast, travel to the Machame Gate to begin your trek. The trail starts through lush rainforest, offering a gradual ascent. Enjoy a packed lunch along the way. Reach the Machame Camp in the evening, where you will have dinner and overnight in tents.
Depart from Machame Camp and hike through moorland terrain towards Shira Camp. As you ascend, the landscape transitions to more open terrain with stunning views. Arrive at Shira Camp, set up your tent, have dinner, and rest for the night.
Hike from Shira Camp to Lava Tower for acclimatization. The climb to the tower offers magnificent views and a chance to experience high altitude. Afterward, descend to Barranco Camp for the night. Enjoy dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.
Begin the day with a challenging ascent up the Barranco Wall, followed by a trek through the Karanga Valley to reach Karanga Camp. This section provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is crucial for acclimatization. Settle in at Karanga Camp with dinner and overnight stay.
Continue your trek from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, which is the base camp for your final summit attempt. The hike takes you through alpine desert terrain. Once at Barafu Camp, have an early dinner and rest in preparation for the summit bid.
Start your summit attempt at midnight, trekking through the night to reach Uhuru Peak by sunrise. After celebrating your success at the summit, descend back to Barafu Camp briefly before continuing to Mweka Camp for the night. Enjoy a well-deserved dinner and rest.
Complete your descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate. At the gate, you will receive your summit certificate and celebrate your achievement. Transfer back to Arusha for relaxation or head to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
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