8 Days-Kilimanjaro-Machame Route

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This route, with its steep passages and higher altitudes, offers you occasional views of Mount Meru, Shira Ridge and Kibo summit as you make your way through lush rainforest, moorland and alpine desert. The Machame Route, with its diverse landscape and fantastic views, offers a unique experience to test your will power, fitness finesse and mental strength. ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy trekking, as you climb steadily and pass through magnificent, dense rainforest see breath takking views.
    • See Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance
    • Enjoy viewing the jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond which are breathtaking
    • Visit Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers

What's this trip about?

    This route, with its steep passages and higher altitudes, offers you occasional views of Mount Meru, Shira Ridge and Kibo summit as you make your way through lush rainforest, moorland and alpine desert. The Machame Route, with its diverse landscape and fantastic views, offers a unique experience to test your will power, fitness finesse and mental strength. The route takes you through lush rainforest, where colobus monkeys roam, into heath and moorland, with its many ferns and ericas, until finally reaching the icy caps of the mountain top. Overnights on the Machame Route will be in tents. It is not difficulty to climb because you will be guided by our professional tour guide. The seven day Machame variation is the ideal schedule for this route. On the 7 day Machame route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is broken up into two days, allowing for a short day just prior to the summit attempt.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 22 people
Age range18 to 80 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityArusha
End CityArusha

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Climbing & Mountaineering

Destinations

Activities

  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 22

Trip includes

    • Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
    • All Park fees
    • Rescue fees
    • All meals while on the Mountain
    • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
    • Quality tents with table and chairs
    • Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
    • Clean, purified drinking water

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Flight from Home to Kilimanjaro

Meals: Breakfast

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Arusha town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.

Day 2: Machame camp to Shira camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Distance: 18km

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

The drive from Arusha to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which ...

Day 3: Shira camp to lava tower to Barranco camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Distance: 9km

Walking Time: 4-6hours

Habitat: Moorland

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridg...

Day 4: Barranco camp to Karanga camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Distance: 15 km

Walking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Semi-desert

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes...

Day 5: Barranco camp to Barafu camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Distance: 7 km

Hiking Time: 4 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite.

Day 6: Barafu camp to summit to Mweka hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Distance: 13km

Hiking Time: 8 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

We leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall, through the Karanga Valley (lunch at 4200m / 13,779 ft), and the junction wh...

Day 7: Mweka camp to Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Distance:7km ascent / 23km descent

Hiking Time:6- 8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent

Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summi...

Day 8: Back to Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Distance: 15 km

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Forest

Continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking po...

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Price From $1,860
Price per day$233
Last Updated: 12/16/2021

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Accommodation After Trekking
    • Tanzania Visa
    • Gratuity
    • Tips for Mountain crew
    • Personal Expenses
    • Meals not listed above

Accommodation

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha:

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha is a luxury hotel locates in a quiet area in Arusha Tanzania. Free WiFi throughout its premises.Each suite offers unique and exquisite amenities.

All rooms are fully air conditioned both in the living rooms and bedrooms, fitted with a flat screen TV, kitchen with granite tops, coffee making facilities and a mini bar.

The bar also serves a wide array of alcoholic and soft drinks. Banquet facilities are also available to host events.

The hotel houses an outdoor pool for relaxation.The hotel offers money exchange services, luggage storage facilities and ample parking space.

Room Facilities

  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service
  • Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking

During trekking trip you will stay in private tented

Cancellation policy

Cancellations by Expect In Africa Safari If the tour is not paid by the due date, Expect in Africa Safari has the right to cancel the tour.

Cancellations by Customer If the customer chooses to cancel the tour reservation, the effective date of the cancellation is the date Expect in Africa Safari receives written notification. The cancellation penalties are as follows: 45 days from departure – deposit will be refunded Between 30 and 45 days from departure – deposit is forfeited 30 days from departure - no refund. All cancellations that are refunded will be refunded the above amount less any expenses incurred Administration fees, bank charges, booking fees, etc. No refund is available for any unused portion of the tour once commenced. Change of Contract Expect in Africa Safari reserves the right to alter any tour to adhere to local conditions, safety concerns, or regulations. We also retain the right to refuse any person from participating or continuing any tour if that individual causes or is deemed to cause hazard to other passengers or the local people and their cultures. Customers with Special needs It is the customer’s responsibility to disclose to Expect in Africa Safari, and prior to any booking, any physical or mental conditions which may be relevant. We will try to accommodate these conditions as best as possible. No liability shall be attached to Expect in Africa Safari for the provision of an unsuitable tour, or for any person where that persons special needs have not been disclosed at the time of booking. Special Requests Special requests, such as dietary restrictions, must be communicated by the customer in writing to Expect in Africa Safari at the time of making the booking. Expect in Africa Safari will use reasonable endeavors to fill all requests. However, special requests cannot be guaranteed and do not form part of the contract. No liability will be attached to Expect in Africa Safari for failure to comply with a special request. Obligations of the Customer The customer is responsible for checking their travel documents to ensure the dates are correct and should notify Expect in Africa Safari immediately of any errors or changes. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that their travel documentations are in order (e.g. Valid passport and visa) If the customer does not arrive on the agreed date of the tour, Expect in Africa Safari is entitled to treat the tour as being cancelled by the customer. The customer agrees to abide by instructions given by Expect in Africa Safari employees and agrees to indemnify the company against any loss or injury suffered as a result of failing to comply with employee instructions. The customer agrees to conduct themselves in a proper manner so as not to cause disturbance or offence to other customers or local people. Liability and Insurance Expect in Africa Safari is not responsible for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by passengers. Additional expenses incurred due to delays, accidents, natural disaster, political actions and unrest must be borne by the customer. In addition, Expect in Africa Safari will not be held liable for any delays or cancellations due to any type of public transport. The customer is responsible for obtaining full travel and health insurance. It is the responsibility of the customer to read their insurance policy before they travel to ensure that the insurance provides the customer with the appropriate amount of coverage. Passport and Visas It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure they are travelling with a valid passport. It is recommended to ensure your passport is valid for 6 months after you travel. It is the responsibility of the customer to obtain the correct visa to enter Tanzania.

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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
18 to 80 years
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Trip ID
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