KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA MACHAME ROUTE

DAY 1

Machame Gate (1800Mamsl) to Machame Hut (2835Mamsl)

Transfer from the hotel in Moshi to arrive at Machame gate for registration formalities. Start a steady climb at the gate and take the trail leads rain forest. The path continues to Machame hut to arrive in the evening where hot water will be served for washing. Sign in again while you are at the campsite and later have some hot tea with popcorns and biscuit. Stay at the campsite when you just waiting for the dinner and overnight.

Distance: 10 Kilometers.

Time: 5 Hours walking.

Zone: Moorland.

DAY 2

Machame Hut (2835Mamsl) to Shira Cave (3750Mamsl)

Climb through moorland zone which provides stunning view of Kibo peak. The trail leads to Shira cave to arrive in the afternoon. Rest and have refreshments upon arrival while waiting for the hot dinner.

Distance: 5 Kilometers.

Time: 4 Hours walking.

Zone: Moorland.

DAY 3

Shira Cave (3750Mamsl) to Lava Tower (4600Mamsl) Baranco Hut (3900Mamsl)

Hike from the Shira cave and the process meant to acclimatize through to lava tower which is 4600Mamsl and go down to Baranco hut which is 3900Mamsl just to adjust the body. Rest for a while at the tower and wait for the lunch. Start descending the tower and finally arrive at Baranco hut for the dinner and overnight stay.

Distance: 10 Kilometers.

Time: 7 Hours walking.

Zone: Moorland.

DAY 4

Barranco Hut (3900Mamsl) to Karanga Camp (3995Mamsl)

Start a steep climb up the top Baranco wall which is 4200Mamsl for acclimatization for few minutes. Continue with the trail to reach Karanga Hut 3995Mamsl for the lunch and a long rest. Rest and have refreshments while waiting for dinner.

Distance: 6 Kilometers.

Time: 4 Hours walking.

Zone: Alpine desert.

DAY 5

Karanga Hut (3995Mamsl) to Barafu Camp (4673Mamsl)

Trek out of Karanga camp to reach mweka junction 4500Mamsl.Proceed with the hike to join mweka trail which finally leads to Barafu hut. Take as much rest and water upon arrival to prepare your body for the final summit. Dinner and overnight at the campsite. It’s recommended to sleep early by 19:00.

Distance: 4 Kilometers.

Time: 3Hours walking.

Zone: Alpine desert zone.

DAY 6

Ascend to the Summit of Uhuru Peak (5895Mamsl)

Wake up around 23:00 for adding more warm clothes and headlamps.Leave the camp and start summiting by midnight into the glacial zone.The path leads to Stella point 5756Mamsl.Have time for the sun rise pictures and a short rest for 5 to 10 minutes while having water or hot tea at Stela point.For the climbers who have experienced AMS are advised to start descending, however for those interested can take a round trip along the crater rim to reach Uhuru Peak 5895Mamsl.Proceed by descending from the summit, have a short rest to the base camp again for 2 hours. Have some branch, repark your gears and start to descend to mweka hut 3100M amsl pole pole through mweka route.

Distance: 7.5 Kilometers.

Time: 4 Hours.

Zone: Moorland.

DAY 7

Mweka Hut (3100Mamsl) to Mweka Gate (1640Mamsl)

After a hot breakfast, continue hiking through the beautiful green forest to arrive at Mweka gate.Take time to show gratitude to the crew by tipping guides, cooks and porters.Get awarded with certificates whereby golden certificates are given to hikers who reached Uhuru peak and green certificates for Stella point hikers.Retreat back to Mweka village for a drive to Moshi town for resting or airport for a flight back at home.

Distance: 10 Kilometers.

Time: 3 Hours walking.

Zone: Rain forest.



Destination: Kilimanjaro via Machame Route.

Major Attractions:Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest .

Tour Guides Language: English.

Starting Point: Moshi.

Ending Point: Moshi.

Route Accessibility: This route approaches the mountain from the south via Machame gate. The trail passes through the tropical rainforest to Shira plateau which finally leads to the summit.

Additional info: We provide porters and cooks for guidance and assistance while on the mountain.

PRICE INCLUDES

Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.

2 nights of accommodation in Moshi.

Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate.

Park entry fees.

Camping fees.

Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees.

18% VAT on tour fees & services.

4 Season mountain tents.

Double layered Sleeping Mats.

Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters.

3 hot meals daily while on the mountain.

Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek.

Hot water for washing.

Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO).

Government taxes.

Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter.

Emergency first-aid kit.

PRICE EXCLUDES

Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.

Travel insurance.

Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 70 for the entire trek.

Flights.

Laundry (Available at hotel).

Personal items and toiletries.

Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain).