7 Days Trekking Kilimanjaro mountain - Machame route

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The Kilimanjaro Machame Route is sometimes reffered as the “Whiskey Route” because it is considered more difficult at the top than the Marangu Route. The route passes through the rainforest, Shira Plateau and Lava Tower, and has beautiful views. However it is one of the best routes with the summit access as well as walking into different habitat and has a lot...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Machame Enjoy hiking Karanga

What's this trip about?

    The Kilimanjaro Machame Route is sometimes reffered as the “Whiskey Route” because it is considered more difficult at the top than the Marangu Route. The route passes through the rainforest, Shira Plateau and Lava Tower, and has beautiful views. However it is one of the best routes with the summit access as well as walking into different habitat and has a lot to see.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMoshi
End CityMoshi

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Park fees
    • English speaking Mountain guide
    • Camping equipment
    • Government taxes
    • Mineral bottled drinking water
    • Pickup and drop off during safari, crew, rescue fee, medical kit.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi – Machame Village – Machame

We will drive from Moshi to Machame Village and then walk to Machame Camp. 2 hours drive, 5-7 hours hike (10km). 1200 meters ascent to an altitude of 3000 meters. Dinner/Overnight at Machame camp.

Day 2: Machame – Shira

Today we have a 6km hike, during 5 to 7 hours. We will have a 840 meters ascent and reach the 3840 meters of altitude. Dinner/Overnight at Shira camp.

Day 3: Shira – Barranco

Today we have a long hike of 10km (5 to 7 hours) but with a small ascent of just 110 meters. By night, we’ll be sleeping at 3950 meters. Dinner/Overnight at Barranco camp.

Day 4: Barranco Hut – Karanga Valley

4.5km hike during just 3 hours. We will finally be sleeping above 4000 meters, at 4200 meters above see level (250 meters ascent). Dinner/Overnight at Karanga Valley camp.

Day 5: Karanga – Barafu

Again, 4.5km hike during just 3 hours. Today we’ll reach an altitude of 4700 meters (500 meters ascent) for the highest night of your journey. Dinner/Overnight at Barafu camp.

Day 6: Barafu – Uhuru Peak – Mweka

This will be the toughest but also the most rewarding day. We will wake up very very early, during the night, in order to arrive to the peak at sunrise. This will just be a 5 kilometers hike but due to the altitude and steepness (1186 meters ascent) it will take 6 to ...

Day 7: Mweka – Mweka Village – Moshi

In our last day, we’ll have a 3/4 hours hike of 10 kilometers (to an altitude of 1600 meters) before driving for a couple of hours to Arusha.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,955
Price per day$279
Last Updated: 11/26/2021

  • $ 1955 Price per person is based on two people

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tipping
    • Personal items
    • Accommodation before and after safari and Flights.

Accommodation

  • Camping sites- tents
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Meals Included
  • 3 meals English menu per 
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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