Kilimanjaro Climbing - Machame Route



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Overview
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- Spectacular and scenery route Kilimanjaro mountain
- Enjoy the incredible views of Kibo
- Enjoy 7 hours walk to Stella Point
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- 6 nights’ accommodation
- All ground transportation
- English speaking trained Mountain Guide, and other supportive crews
- All park entry permits fee and charge as per itinerary
- All taxes relating to the tour activities
- Drinking water during climbing
Itinerary
Drive to Machame Gate and then start the 6 hour walk to Machame Camp at 9840 feet. You will be walking through the rainforest, and the track can be very muddy, so good boots and gaiters are recommended. Machame Hut is on the edge of the forest and at the beginning of the moorland. There are good views of the mountain from here. The water supply is down a steep valley side.
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