8 Days / 7 Nights Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route
This is more difficult than the Marangu Route and suitable for experienced climbers. The approach is from the southwest, with fascinating rainforest and spectacular views over Mount Meru. Unforgettable.
INCLUSION
- Park fees
- Conservation Fees
- All activities(unless labeled as optional)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(unless labeled as optional)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals(as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
EXCLUSION
- International flights(from/to home)
- Tips(tripping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
DAY BY DAY
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
- Mount Kilimanjaro
DAY 1
Arusha – Moshi
Drive from Arusha to a hotel in Moshi for overnight H/B.
DAY 2
Machame Hut
Morning transfer to Machame gate and start the climb through the shambas and passing the forest to the first uniport hut. Dinner and overnight at Machame Hut – Camping (3100metres about 5 hours).
DAY 3
Shira Hut
After breakfast, leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing valley walking along steep rock ridge (3658m). Overnight at Shira Hut Campsite. (3658metres about 4 hours).
DAY 4
Barranco Hut
Continue to the East passing Junction, towards the peak of Kibo and Lava Tower. (4876m). Continue to Barranco Hut (3860m) overnight for about 6 hours walking.
DAY 5
Barafu Hut
Continue on steep ridges basing on the Barranco wall, passing through the Karanga Valley and on the Mweka trail. Proceed to the Barafu Hut (4600m) for dinner and overnight. About 8 hours walk.
DAY 6
Uhuru Peak – Mweka Hut
Early in the morning, ascend to Stella Point (5745m), on the way to the summit UHURU PEAK (5890m) (about 6 hours), to reach the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the highest point in Africa. From the summit, continue straight down to Mweka Hut campsite (5100m), (This part takes about 6 hours) Dinner and overnight at Mweka Hut Campsite. (About 11 hours walking, this is the hardest day).
DAY 7
Moshi
After breakfast, descend down to Mweka Gate for a transfer to a hotel for dinner and overnight H/B.
DAY 8
Moshi – Arusha
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha.