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Arrival
Day 1
Machame Gate (1490 m) – Machame Camp (2980 m)
Machame Gate (1490 m) – Machame Camp (2980 m)
On This day the driver with a guide will come to your hotel at 8 am in the morning to peak you and drive you to Machame Gate ready to start your 7 days Machame route Kilimanjaro trekking tour. The Machame Route's 7-day trek commences with an early breakfast in Arusha. Proceed to Machame Village for water and a packed lunch. Transport to Machame Gate varies based on road conditions. Porters will organize belongings while your guide registers with Tanapa. Trek through the rainforest, embracing rain, mud, fog, and Colobus monkeys. After lunch, arrive at Machame Camp where spacious tents, snacks, boiled water, and a hot dinner await. Note: Nights can be freezing; warm clothing is vital.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Machame Camp (2980 m) – Shira Camp (3840 m)
Machame Camp (2980 m) – Shira Camp (3840 m)
After a hearty breakfast, on your second trek day, bid farewell to the rainforest and step into the vast expanse of heath land moorland. Traverse numerous streams, traverse a rugged ridge, and enter the captivating Shira plateau at 3840 meters. Here, at Shira Camp, a stream nearby and a breathtaking view of the Eastern glaciers via the Western Breach await. Just like the first night, your tents will be ready, and the diligent porters will provide water for drinking and washing. Indulge in evening snacks and a chef-prepared dinner, but brace yourself for a frosty night, for temperatures plunge below freezing at this open campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
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Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Shira (at 3840 m) – Lava Tower (at 4630 m) – Barranco camp (at 3950 m)
Shira (at 3840 m) – Lava Tower (at 4630 m) – Barranco camp (at 3950 m)
On the third day of the hike, adventurers venture beyond heath land and encounter a rugged, semi-desert landscape. After approximately five hours, they arrive at the Lava Tower—a weather-dependent opportunity to climb, enjoy packed lunches, and possibly experience altitude sickness. Post-lunch, a two-hour descent leads to the Barranco Campsite at 3950 meters. Nestled below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, the campsite offers water for drinking and washing, followed by a captivating sunset dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Barranco Camp (3950 m) – Karanga Camp (3950 m)
Barranco Camp (3950 m) – Karanga Camp (3950 m)
Embarking on this trek, hikers commence with a timely breakfast before conquering the formidable Great Barranco Wall. Despite initial trepidation, the ascent proves relatively effortless, classified as a Class 2 hike. From the summit, a splendid vista of Heim Glacier unfolds, transcending the ethereal cloud cover. Subsequently, the path meanders through the undulating terrain of Karanga Valley, presenting an opportune day for acclimatization.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Karanga Camp (3959 m) – Barafu Hut (4600 m)
Karanga Camp (3959 m) – Barafu Hut (4600 m)
After breakfast on the summit day, depart from Karanga Camp (3959 m) and merge with the Mweka Route, utilized for the final descent. Following an hour's hike, reach Barafu Hut, the last water source for porters due to water unavailability at Barafu Camp (4550 m). Positioned on a windy, rocky ridge, the campsite exposes tents to potential wind and rock hazards. Familiarize yourself with the site before nightfall. Enjoy an early dinner, ensuring ample rest prior to embarking on the summit that very night. The guide will provide detailed summit night preparations.
Day 6
Summit Attempt
Summit Attempt
At 11:30 PM, your guide will rouse you for tea and biscuits, marking the start of your summit endeavor. The challenging path lies ahead, leading northwest through treacherous rocky scree—a test for your mind and body. After six hours, you'll conquer Stella Point (5685 m), perched on the rim of the crater, then trek for two more hours on a snow-laden trail to reach Uhuru Peak (5895 m), the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro. Capture fleeting moments and savor tea, for the descent awaits—a three-hour journey to Barafu Camp. Following a satisfying lunch, venture onward via the Mweka Trail, meandering through scree, rocks, moorland, and rainforest, until you embrace the higher realms of the rainforest. Finally, relish a nourishing dinner, cleanse yourself, and find solace at Mweka Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mweka camp (3100 m) – Mweka Gate (1980 m)
Mweka camp (3100 m) – Mweka Gate (1980 m)
After breakfast, an exuberant celebration awaits, filled with joyful dancing and soulful singing. Generously bestow gratuities upon the diligent staff. Next, embark on a three-hour descent to Mweka Gate, where your name shall grace the certificate of achievement bestowed by the esteemed National Park. Stella Point conquerors earn a verdant accolade, while those who conquer Uhuru Peak shall bask in golden glory. Post-certificate bestowal, journey downwards to Mweka village, indulging in a delectable hot lunch within an hour. Concluding the adventure, a return drive to Arusha beckons, offering refreshing showers and jubilant revelries aplenty.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
