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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route

9-day

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport/Arusha Airport.
Transfer to a hotel in Moshi.
Meet your guide, Selestini Emmanuel Mtui, for a briefing and equipment check.
Rent any missing gear if necessary.

Day 2: Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)

Drive from Moshi to Machame gate.
Complete park formalities and meet the porter crew.
Begin the climb through dense rainforest.
Distance: 10.8km / 6.7mi, Approx. time: 6 hours.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3: Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)

Continue through the forest to the Shira Plateau.
Gain views of Mt Meru and the surrounding area.
Distance: 5.4km / 3.4mi, Approx. time: 5 hours.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Walk on high moorland, with a different landscape.
Traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro and pass underneath the Lava Tower.
Distance: 10.8km / 6.7mi, Approx. time: 8 hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

Descend into and ascend the Great Barranco Wall.
Pass Heim and Kersten glaciers, and head towards the Karanga valley.
Optional acclimatization trek to around 4200m.
Distance: 5.5km / 3.4mi, Approx. time: 5 hours.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

Cross desolate scree slopes to reach Barafu camp.
Rest in preparation for the summit attempt.
Distance: 3km / 1.9mi, Approx. time: 3 hours.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

Start the summit attempt around midnight.
Climb to Stella Point (5739m) and then to Uhuru Peak (5895m).
Descend to Barafu Camp and then to Millennium Camp.
Distance: 13.4km / 8.3mi, Approx. time: 12 – 15 hours.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8: Trek from Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate.
Receive certificates and return to the hotel in Moshi.
Distance: 12.1km / 7.5mi, Approx. time: 6 hours.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 9: Departure from Tanzania

Day free to relax before the flight home.
Optional exploration of Moshi town for souvenirs.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Safari, Zanzibar, and other add-ons available.

Included in the Offer:

  • Private transport to/from the park gate and hotel.
  • All National Park entry fees.
  • All camping fees.
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast.
  • Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for successful summit.
  • Full-board meals and hot drinks on the mountain.
  • Salaries for guides, cooks, and porters.
  • Rescue fees.
  • Government taxes.
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off.
    Evacuation services.
  • Professional and friendly mountain team.
  • Fresh meals prepared by skilled cooks.
  • Hot drinks and water provided daily.
  • Supplementary Portable Oxygen and Pulse oximeter.
  • 3-4 liters of water per day per climber.