Kilimanjaro Trek – Machame Route [ 9 Days ]

    1. Kilimanjaro airport/Arusha
    2. Arusha/Machame
    3. Machame/Shira
    4. Shira/Lava Tower
    5. Lava Tower/Barranco
    6. Barranco/Barafu
    7. Uhuru peak/Mweka
    8. Mweka/Moshi area
    9. Moshi area/Kilimanjaro airport

Climb Kilimanjaro: A trek to Kilimanjaro via the Machame route is very popular. About 70% of climbers who visit Tanzania choose to climb Kilimanjaro through the Machame route. Many fall in love with a trek through the Machame route because of the beautiful view and weather. You can often try to figure out why mountaineers like to climb Kilimanjaro using the Machame route? It is because Machame is one of the routes that seems a little complicated compared to other routes but the biggest thing found here is the weather which leads to having the best summit success rates. To climb Kilimanjaro via the Machame route helps you avoid mountain sickness though it is difficult but the certainty of reaching Uhuru peak is also great.

This Itinerary gives you the opportunity to climb Kilimanjaro using the Machame route in just 7 days. This itinerary includes 1 night overnight in Arusha and another one after the trek and a drop-off. This makes a total of 9days itinerary. This is one of the itineraries that will make your life easier and help you reach Uhuru peak as it already has one day of acclimatization on day four whereby you will climb to Shira cone and back to the camp. This prepares you and makes you ready to go to lava tower the next day and finally to the summit on day seven.

This is one of the best itineraries for new mountaineers who are relatively inexperienced and would like to climb Kilimanjaro.

  • DAY 1
    Masailand safari lodge
    Meals: Bed and breakfast
    Kilimanjaro airport/Arusha

    Our driver will pick you up on your arrival at the airport whereby you will drive to Arusha town for overnight at the lodge booked for overnight.

  • DAY 2
    Machame campsite
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Arusha/Machame

    Pick up in the morning from your overnight hotel in Arusha and drive to Machame gate. The drive takes about 1hour and 30mnts driving from Arusha town. After registrations and briefing, hike through the rain forest to Machame camp. 3000m above sea level. 5 hours trek.

  • DAY 3
    Shira campsite
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Machame/Shira

    Early start, across a valley and a stream, and then climb up a steep ridge for about 3-5 hours. The path then drops into a gorge before you climb more gently onto the moorland of the Shira Plateau, one of the most fascinating areas of the Mountain. 3,840m asl.

  • DAY 4
    Lava Tower
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Shira/Lava Tower

    Acclimatization Day. Breakfast, hike up to the Shira Cone, and back down to the camp for a late lunch. Beautiful views of the Shira plateau. Evening free at the Camp. It is also possible to hike up to the Lava Tower and stay at Lava Tower Camp for the night. This cuts down the walking distance in the next leg to Barranco camp.

  • DAY 5
    Barranco campsite
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Lava Tower/Barranco

    The morning after breakfast, hike up to Lava Tower (Wedge Buttress) at 4600m above Sea level. The trails descend gradually to Barranco Camp at 3950m asl. The hike takes about 5 to 7 hours. Beautiful views of the Barranco wall from the camp. Also called ‘the breakfast wall’ as you will have to climb it right after breakfast on the following day.

  • DAY 6
    Barafu campsite
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Barranco/Barafu

    Start after breakfast by conquering the Barranco Wall. so-called the ‘breakfast wall’. The climb to the top of this wall takes about one and a half hours. A good warm-up for the rest of the days’ hike to Karanga Valley and on to Barafu Camp at 4600m asl. The hike takes about 7hours.

  • DAY 7
    Mweka campsite
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Uhuru peak/Mweka

    Start for the last leg to Uhuru peak by 1215am – After 5 – 6 hours of a steady climb on heavy scree you’ll arrive at Stella Point on the rim of the Kibo Crater.  A magnificent sunrise will welcome you to enjoy the beauty of the snows of Kilimanjaro. After one and one half hour hike on the Southern rim of the Crater, you’ll reach UHURU PEAK – The Highest Point in Africa at 5896m above sea level. Uhuru Peak – 6 to 7 hours

    You’ve made it to the ‘ROOF OF AFRICA’! Cheers!! Moments will be spent here to take some memorable photos, admire the beautiful views of the Kibo Crater and the glacier fields.        A ‘scintillating experience…

    Retrace the route down to Barafu Camp for brunch. Descend to Mweka Camp. 5 to 7 hours. Alt 3100m.

  • DAY 8
    Weru weru river lodge
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Mweka/Moshi area

    Breakfast, descend leisurely to Mweka gate. 3 hours hike. After Certificate Awards and photos our transfer vehicle will drive you back to Arusha.

  • DAY 9
    Meals: Breakfast only
    Moshi area/Kilimanjaro airport

    In the morning after done with your breakfast our driver will pick you from the hotel and drop you at the airport for your flight back home.

    Departure

Included

  • All Park fees, Picnic lunches. Rescue fees, Camping fees,
  • All transfers as indicated in the itinerary above,
  • Hotel overnight after trekking in Arusha.
  • Accommodations based on double occupancy – Sleeping in the dome tents.
  • Meals as per the above itinerary – 3 Meals a day – Vegetarians and Non-vegetarians.
  • Services of Bright African Safaris staff throughout. The cook will be responsible for your 3delicious meal a day.
  • Services of a Senior Bright African Safaris Naturalist Trekking Guides and assistance guide.
  • All baggage handling – Recommended weight for clients’ backpacks to be carried up the mountain is 15kgs. Kindly allow 5 kg for personal daypacks including Cameras.
  • We will provide 1 guide and 1 assistant guide in this trekking. Our guides are licensed and have received training from Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park Instructors.
  • Transfers to the gate before and After Trek to Arusha.
  • Services of Bright Safaris Camping equipment. These are Tents, Sleeping mattresses, camping tables, chairs, etc.

EXCLUDES

  • Soft drinks, beer, wine, and spirits (as well as gifts like local crafts, etc)
  • Any local and international flights tickets (airline).
  • Tips for staff such as guides, porters and the cook staff
  • Fees for passport, visas, immunizations, and insurance
  • Meals and expenses en route to Tanzania
  • Laundry, phone, and other items of a personal nature
  • We advise our clients to bring their own First Aid Kit.

Other Informations

Budget Camping Safari: food supplied (Menu)

Breakfast: Fruit, egg, Fruit juice, eggs, bread/French toast/plain toast/pancakes.margarine/jam/honey/peanut-butter,cereals/porridge,Milo Pancakes, Oats, Omelette’s, tea/coffee

Picnic lunches:  Sliced carrot & cucumber strips, seasonal fruits, boiled eggs, vegetable/meat cutlets, sandwiches (egg/cheese/tuna/tomato).

Dinners:  Soup (Mushroom/cucumber soup, Pumpkin soup/chicken/vegetable) bread, a meat dish, rice/pasta/potatoes, Fish curry/Noodles, vegetable dishes(Vegetable quiche, etc, fruit, some local dishes which am sure they will be more interested in you.

Desserts:    Bush-made cake accompanied with local Brewed Tanzanian coffee, Tea, Cup of hot Chocolate, Milo’s, etc.

Snacks :  Peanut/Crisps/Popcorn/Cookies.

Below is the list of the gears that you should bring with you for trekking.

FOR FEET: Mt. Boots, Socks – at least 4/5 pairs (This must be thin and thick ones) 1 pair of gaiters, Sandal/open shoes,(optional)

FOR BOTTOM: 1 thermal (warm) trousers, 1 thermal (warm) long underwear, 1 wind/waterproof trousers.

FOR TOP:  2 or 1 long-sleeved thermal shirt, 1 thermal t-shirt, 1 thermal jacket or sweater, 1 down jacket, preferable wool attached one.

FOR HANDS:  1 pc of roll foam or air mattress, 1 warm sleeping bag.

OTHER GEARS: 1 head lump and spare batteries, 1 pair or 1 pc of walking sticks, 1 pair of sunglasses or ice goggles, Sunblock cream or Lotion, Lipstick cream, First Aid Kit, Camera + films with its spare batteries, passport book, a day pack, a rucksack or safari bag.

FOR DRINKING:  Drinking water bottle (NALGENE) or any other brand like SIGG or optional, camel pack.

Note: These Items can be also hired here in Arusha before your Trek,

Price

Pax No.Price
1 - 2 PAX2,238
3 - 4 PAX2,076
5- 10 PAX1951
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