KILIMANJARO. MACHAME ROUTE (5895m)
August - September 2024
September - December 2025
August - September 2024
September - December 2025
Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano and the highest point of Africa. The name Kilimanjaro is said to derive from a combination of words in Swahili and a local Chagga tribe`s language, and supposingly means “Shining Mountain”. Despite the fact that the mountain lies just 205 miles from the equator (3 degrees South latitude) one of its summits is always covered with snow.
Kilimanjaro is an ideal mountain for beginners: hiking is technically easy and you will have a chance to understand if mountaineering is really your dream. Nevertheless, do not underestimate it. Altitude reminds about itself even on the easiest mountains. Kilimanjaro is not an exception, so you better take it seriously and prepare well for the climb. Kilimanjaro is famous for incredible sunsets and sunrises. I would certainly call it an exceptional pleasure to watch them. An essential and authentic part of this trip is an unforgettable safari in several National parks and a visit to the Maasai village. You will fully get into the spirit of Africa.
- The higgest point of Africa
- Kilimanjaro is a free-standing mountain
- The height of mountain is 5895 m
- It is part of the "7 Peaks" project
- Ideal for beginners.
- Family vacation opportunity
PRORGAMM "KILIMANJARO. MACHAME ROUTE"
1 DAY
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport you will have to obtain a visa and go through passport control. Right outside the airport we will meet you and take to the hotel. It usually takes about 1-1,5hrs to get there. Night at Iliboru Safari Lodge. (823м/2701ft).
2 DAY
Hotel (823m/2701ft) - Machame Gate (1800m/5907ft) - Machame Camp (2980m/9780ft).
Distance: 11km/6,84 miles
Time: 5-7 hours
Climb: 2157m
Breakfast at the hotel. Gear check. In case you miss some gear it is possible to rent it in local rental shops but please keep in mind that some items might not be available and sometimes the quality leaves much to be desired. Meeting with our local team. Packing and weighing our bags. Night at the hotel.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport you will have to obtain a visa and go through passport control. Right outside the airport we will meet you and take to the hotel. It usually takes about 1-1,5hrs to get there. Night at Iliboru Safari Lodge. (823м/2701ft).
2 DAY
Hotel (823m/2701ft) - Machame Gate (1800m/5907ft) - Machame Camp (2980m/9780ft).
Distance: 11km/6,84 miles
Time: 5-7 hours
Climb: 2157m
Breakfast at the hotel. Gear check. In case you miss some gear it is possible to rent it in local rental shops but please keep in mind that some items might not be available and sometimes the quality leaves much to be desired. Meeting with our local team. Packing and weighing our bags. Night at the hotel.
3 DAY
Hotel – Machame Gate (1800m/5380ft) - Machame Camp (2980m/9780ft).
Walking distance: 11km/7 miles
Walking time: 5-7hrs
Altitude gain: 1180m/4400ft
After breakfast at the hotel we will meet our local team and depart at about 8 am for the Machame gate where after getting the permits and getting registered at the rescue office we begin our climb. This day is a nice hike through the rain forest.
4 DAY
Machame Camp (2980m/9780ft) – Shira Camp (3840m/12600ft).
Walking distance: 9km/5,5 miles
Walking time: 4-6 hrs
Altitude gain: 860m/2820ft
We climb out of the forest to the Shira Plateau through a ghostly landscape of volcanic lava, caves and giant groundsels
Hotel – Machame Gate (1800m/5380ft) - Machame Camp (2980m/9780ft).
Walking distance: 11km/7 miles
Walking time: 5-7hrs
Altitude gain: 1180m/4400ft
After breakfast at the hotel we will meet our local team and depart at about 8 am for the Machame gate where after getting the permits and getting registered at the rescue office we begin our climb. This day is a nice hike through the rain forest.
4 DAY
Machame Camp (2980m/9780ft) – Shira Camp (3840m/12600ft).
Walking distance: 9km/5,5 miles
Walking time: 4-6 hrs
Altitude gain: 860m/2820ft
We climb out of the forest to the Shira Plateau through a ghostly landscape of volcanic lava, caves and giant groundsels
5 DAY
Shira camp (3840m/12600ft) – Lava Tower (4630m/15190ft) – Barranco Camp (3950m/12960ft).
Walking distance: 15 km/9,3 miles
Walking time: 7-9 hours
Altitude gain: 10m/360ft (680m/2230ft to Lawa Tower).
Today is a great acclimatization day as we climb up to 15000ft and then drop back to 13000ft. `Climb high – sleep low` principle never hurts. Nice steady hike up to the pass of Lava Tower, hot lunch over there and then a descent along the Great Barranco canyon down to Barranco camp.
6 DAY
Barranco Camp (3950m/12960ft) – Karanga Camp (4040m/13255ft).
Walking distance: 5,8km/3,4 miles
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Altitude gain: 55m/185ft
Today we cross the Barranco wall and traverse below the Southern Glaciers. Great landscapes and one more perfect acclimatization day with a lot of uphills and downhills.
Shira camp (3840m/12600ft) – Lava Tower (4630m/15190ft) – Barranco Camp (3950m/12960ft).
Walking distance: 15 km/9,3 miles
Walking time: 7-9 hours
Altitude gain: 10m/360ft (680m/2230ft to Lawa Tower).
Today is a great acclimatization day as we climb up to 15000ft and then drop back to 13000ft. `Climb high – sleep low` principle never hurts. Nice steady hike up to the pass of Lava Tower, hot lunch over there and then a descent along the Great Barranco canyon down to Barranco camp.
6 DAY
Barranco Camp (3950m/12960ft) – Karanga Camp (4040m/13255ft).
Walking distance: 5,8km/3,4 miles
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Altitude gain: 55m/185ft
Today we cross the Barranco wall and traverse below the Southern Glaciers. Great landscapes and one more perfect acclimatization day with a lot of uphills and downhills.
7 DAY
Karanga Camp (4040m/13255ft) – Barafu Camp (4550m/14930ft).
Walking distance: 3,5km/2,2 miles
Walking time: 4-5 hrs
Altitude gain: 510m/1675ft
The scenic climb to the Barafu High Camp through the alpine desert terrain. Early lunch and dinner to go to bed and get enough rest before the longest day of the trip.
8 DAY
Summit day!!! Barafu Camp (4550m/14930ft) – Summit via Stella Point (5752m/18871ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895m/19340ft) and descending to Mweka Camp (3100m/10170ft).
Walking distance: 13,5 miles
Walking time: 13-17 hrs
Altitude gain: 1345m/4413ft
Descend: 2795m/9170ft
A long and rewarding day. We start climbing around midnight and should reach the summit (Uhuru peak) in about 8 hrs. Then we go back to Barafu camp, have some rest, pack and descend to Mweka camp.
Karanga Camp (4040m/13255ft) – Barafu Camp (4550m/14930ft).
Walking distance: 3,5km/2,2 miles
Walking time: 4-5 hrs
Altitude gain: 510m/1675ft
The scenic climb to the Barafu High Camp through the alpine desert terrain. Early lunch and dinner to go to bed and get enough rest before the longest day of the trip.
8 DAY
Summit day!!! Barafu Camp (4550m/14930ft) – Summit via Stella Point (5752m/18871ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895m/19340ft) and descending to Mweka Camp (3100m/10170ft).
Walking distance: 13,5 miles
Walking time: 13-17 hrs
Altitude gain: 1345m/4413ft
Descend: 2795m/9170ft
A long and rewarding day. We start climbing around midnight and should reach the summit (Uhuru peak) in about 8 hrs. Then we go back to Barafu camp, have some rest, pack and descend to Mweka camp.
9 DAY
Mweka Camp (3100m/10170ft) – Mweka Gate (1980m/6500ft).
Walking distance: 15km/9,3 miles
Walking time: 3-4 hrs
Descend: 1120m/3670ft
We continue to descend via the Mweka route to the Park gate. Transfer to the hotel. Shower and celebrate our climb. Night at the hotel.
10 DAY
Flight home or start of the Safari program. If you are travelling straight home a transfer will pick you up and take to JRO airport. Those who are going on with safari will be picked up from the hotel early morning to Tarangire National Park for full game day drive (lunch box included). Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.
11 DAY
Half day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater then transit game drive through Serengeti National Park. Overnight at the Whisper Lodge.
Mweka Camp (3100m/10170ft) – Mweka Gate (1980m/6500ft).
Walking distance: 15km/9,3 miles
Walking time: 3-4 hrs
Descend: 1120m/3670ft
We continue to descend via the Mweka route to the Park gate. Transfer to the hotel. Shower and celebrate our climb. Night at the hotel.
10 DAY
Flight home or start of the Safari program. If you are travelling straight home a transfer will pick you up and take to JRO airport. Those who are going on with safari will be picked up from the hotel early morning to Tarangire National Park for full game day drive (lunch box included). Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.
11 DAY
Half day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater then transit game drive through Serengeti National Park. Overnight at the Whisper Lodge.
12 DAY
Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Overnight at the Whisper Lodge.
13 DAY
Half day game drive on route to back to Arusha. Overnight at Iliboru Lodge
14 DAY
Transfer to JRO airport. Flight home.
Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Overnight at the Whisper Lodge.
13 DAY
Half day game drive on route to back to Arusha. Overnight at Iliboru Lodge
14 DAY
Transfer to JRO airport. Flight home.
- ENCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- work of guide and a local team (guides, porters and cooks)
- national park fees
- accommodation and meals at the hotel (breakfasts, lunches and dinners) and on the mountain (breakfasts, lunches/lunch boxes and dinners)
- group equipment (tents and awnings, toilet on the mountain, dishes, tables and chairs)
- group first aid kit
- transfers according to the program
- NOT INCLUDED:
- flight
- visa to Tanzania (from 50 to 100$)
- insurance
- alcohol
- pocket money tip for porters ($250)
- additional transfers.
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