7-Day Trek to Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route
Highlights
Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro
mountaineering, camping, Volcano
Private Tour
7 Days
Challenging
English
Description
Go on a 7-day trek to Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, which is also a dormant volcano. Follow the scenic Machame route trail and enjoy the beautiful landscapes en route to the summit. Admire the breathtaking views of the snow-capped peak and spend the nights in camps under the stars.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Moshi- Machame Gate- Machame Camp
Drive from the hotel in Moshi to Kilimanjaro National Park's Machame gate.
Upon arrival, prepare for registration and payment process while porters organize the luggage.
After all the formalities, begin hiking for 5 hours to the first point, the Machame camp.
Arrive at the camp, rest and enjoy a hot lunch.
Distance covered: 10.6 km
Hiking time: 6 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Elevation: 5,380ft -9,350ft
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Day 2: Machame Camp- Shira Camp
Have breakfast at Machame camp, then ascend to the second camp point, Shira camp.
Arrive at Shira camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Elevation (ft.): 9,400ft to 12,500ft
Distance Covered: 5.4 km
Time to be used: 4-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 3: Shira Camp- Lava Tower- Barranco Camp
Have breakfast at Shira camp, then continue trekking to Barranco camp via the Lava Tower.
Arrive at the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Elevation (ft.): 12,500ft to 13,000ft
Distance Covered: 10.8 km
Time to be used: 8 - 10hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 4: Barranco Camp- Karanga Camp
Have breakfast at Barranco camp, then continue trekking to Karanga camp.
Arrive at Karanga camp for lunch, rest, dinner, and overnight stay.
Elevation: 13,044ft – 13, 106ft
Distance: 5 km
Hiking time: 4 -5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
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Day 5: Karanga Camp- Barafu Camp
Have breakfast at Karanga camp, then continue ascending to Barafu camp.
Have packed lunch on the way.
Arrive at Barafu camp, rest, have dinner and stay overnight.
Elevation: 13,106ft -15,331ft
Distance: 4 km
Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
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Day 6: Barafu Camp (15,331ft)- Uhuru Peak (19,341ft)- Mweka Camp (10,065ft)
Around 1:00 am, commence the hike towards the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru peak.
Hike for 3 to 4 hours through Stella point to arrive at Uhuru peak.
Reach the summit and view the beautiful sunrise.
Descend to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
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Day 7: Mweka Camp (10,065ft)- Moshi
- Have breakfast at Mweka camp, start descending back to Mweka Gate for collecting certificates.
- Transfer to the hotel in Moshi or the airport.
Distance Covered: 9.1 km
Time to be used: 3hrs
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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