8 days Climb Mt Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route

EAST AFRICA, Mt Kilimanjaro

Climb Mt Kilimanjaro: 8 days Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Machame Route Overview:

Name: Climb Mt Kilimanjaro Via Shira route down to Mweka
Duration: 8 Days

The Machame Route known as the “Whiskey” route, begins at Machame Gate, located at the southern base of the mountain, within its green, abundant rainforest. We climb to the Shira Plateau, then traverse the mountain beneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Icefield, before summiting from Barafu Hut. The total time on the mountain is 6 days.

The Machame route is a steep trail up Kilimanjaro and is generally done by climbers that are physically fit with some previous hiking experience. On the Machame Route your accommodation will be in tents with your meals served to you in your tents or if the weather is good, on a blanket outside.

Our trips begin and end at your lodge in Moshi, Tanzania. Clients may arrive at any time on day 1. There is a pre-trip meeting in the evening. With prior notice, private transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to your lodge in Moshi can be arranged.

One day long in trek, climbing a natural, rather than manmade path, the Machame Route is a more demanding but much quieter and scenic route up the mountain. Overnights are spent camping in tents, which are carried and pitched by the accompanying porters. Highlights of this Route are the Shira plateau, Barranco wall and the Karanga Valley reaching the summit Stella.

Climbing Machame Route on Mount Kilimanjaro is best as it provide the opportunity to acclimatize with altitude, good terrain and hence comfort your trek in addition to attractive scenic view covered by mountain vegetation. So by booking Mount Kilimanjaro climb on Machame route will ensure the summit easily with little or no exhaustion at all.

This guided Kilimanjaro Hike helps to ensure that you reach the “Roof of Africa” successfully summiting the highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro!

Check-in Time: 08:00

Check-out Time: 16:00

Budget Accommodation: Accommodation is in pitched tents.

Private tour: This is strictly a private safari.

Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized: You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for single travelers: Single travelers can join this group tour.

Children policy: Children from the age of 1 year are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

Minimum age: No minimum age for this tour

Airport transfer available: Kindly request for transfer fees depending on the airport.

8 days Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Machame Route from Nairobi

Arrival

  • You’ll be collected from the airport (or hotel).
  • We can arrange accommodation in Nairobi or Arusha at an extra cost.

Day 1: Nairobi – Arusha

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel and thereafter depart for Arusha via Namanga border town for immigration formalities. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at an Arusha hotel.

Day 2: Arusha – Machame

An early start for Kilimanjaro National Park. Once we reach the park gate we will proceed directly to Machame hut campsite in an average hiking time of 6 hours for meals and overnight in tents. The altitude here is 3,100m.

Day 3: Machame – Shira

After breakfast, hike to Shira hut. The trek takes 4 hours approximately via the rain forest past the valley and a steep rocky ridge ending westward at a river gorge. You will have a rest, dinner and overnight at Shira hut campsite, 3,658m above sea level.

Day 4: Shira – Barranco

From Shira, hike to Barranco hut, in an average hiking time of 6 hours. We by-pass the lava tower and past the second junction which brings us to the arrow glacier, altitude 4,876m. We descend to Barranco hut campsite for our third overnight on Kilimanjaro, 3,860 m above sea level.

Day 5: Barranco – Barafu

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue to the Karanga valley and the junction, which connects with the Mweka trail. We hike to Barafu hut where we set up camp. We will have walked for about 8 hours.
Dinner and overnight at the hut campsite, altitude 4,600m with the possibility of sighting both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.

Day 6: Barafu – Mweka via Stella Point and Uhuru Peak

We rise early and head for Stella Point altitude 5,745m on our way to the summit Uhuru Peak that is 5,896m above sea level. This part of the hike takes about 6 hours. From the summit we descend to the Mweka hut campsite, 3,100m above sea level. This part of the descent takes about 5 hours.
Dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Mweka – Arusha

After breakfast, we descend to the Mweka Park Gate in an average hiking time of 4 hours and then drive back to Arusha for overnight.

Day 8: Arusha – Nairobi

After breakfast, depart for Nairobi on the morning or afternoon shuttle arriving at 01.00 p.m or 06.30 p.m.

HAVE A WONDERFUL SAFARI HOLIDAY – SEE YOU ON THE ROAD…….

PRICE FOR THIS TOUR IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE

KARIBU TENA!! ”WELCOME AGAIN”

List of Included items:

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Window Seats
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Standard Safari Vehicle
  • Water
  • Park Fees
  • Taxes

List of Not Included items:

  • Airport Transfers
  • International Flights
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips
  • Beverages
  • Alcohol
  • Climbing Gear
  • Laundry
  • Clothing

Mt Kilimanjaro climbing Safari (Per person – Low Season)

1 Pax = USD $2550

2 Pax = USD $2550

3 Pax = USD $2550

4 Pax = USD $2500

5 Pax = USD $2500

6 Pax = USD $2450

7 Pax = USD $2450

8 Pax = USD $2400

9 Pax = USD $2400

Mount Kilimanjaro climbing Safari (Per person – Mid Season)

1 Pax = USD $2550

2 Pax = USD $2550

3 Pax = USD $2550

4 Pax = USD $2500

5 Pax = USD $2500

6 Pax = USD $2450

7 Pax = USD $2450

8 Pax = USD $2400

9 Pax = USD $2400

Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania climbing Safari (Per person – High Season)

1 Pax = USD $2550

2 Pax = USD $2550

3 Pax = USD $2550

4 Pax = USD $2500

5 Pax = USD $2500

6 Pax = USD $2450

7 Pax = USD $2450

8 Pax = USD $2400

9 Pax = USD $2400