Kilimanjaro Climb - Machame Route

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN TANZANIA:

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, and after customs and immigration formalities, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to a hotel. Meet your guide and review your equipment in the evening in preparation for the trek the following day. The second most popular option among the climbers, the Machame route, also known as “the Whiskey Route”, offers a wide variety of views, landscapes, and experiences Dinner and overnight at Planet Airport Hotel or Similar.

DAY 2 - MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME CAMP (FULL BOARD)

Early morning after breakfast, drive from your hotel to Machame Gate where all clients will do all the park entry documentation and join your crew of porters and begin the climb.  Mount Kilimanjaro actually consists of three extinct volcanoes: Kibo, whose highest point is Uhuru (5,895 m), Mawenzi (5,149 m) and Shira (3,962 m). The first part of your journey involves walking along a ridge through thick montane forest. In fact, this is the densest forest on Mount Kilimanjaro, and it’s also the source of 96 per cent of the mountain’s water! 

DAY 4 - MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP (FULL BOARD)

The morning starts with a personal introduction to your trekking team.There’s less walking on the second day of your trek. You’ll start by ascending a fairly steep ridge to a site termed Picnic Rock, comprising a small and semi-circular cliff, the heath landscape soon opens up before you and the paths become rockier. Your route takes you over the Shira Plateau, from where you can see Kilimanjaro’s Western Breach. After a short lunch brake, we continue up a rocky ridge onto the Shira plateau and Shira hut at the base of a semi-circular wall of rocks.

DAY 4 - SHIRA CAMP TO BARRANCO VALLEY (FULL BOARD)

Traversing from the South western side of Kilimanjaro and passing below the Lava Tower all the way to the final section of the western breach till reaching the Barranco Camp while experiencing the moorland that changes the character of the trek. As you continue your ascent, you can enjoy magnificent views of both Kibo and Mt. Meru, poking up above the white clouds behind you. After lunch we descent again by almost 680m to the Barranco camping area, situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall. Its 6 to 7 hours walking and the total ascent is only 110m total but having climbed much higher and dropped back down assists acclimatization.

DAY 5 - BARRANCO CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP (FULL BOARD)

After a night at the foot of the impressive Great Barranco Wall and a solid breakfast, the time has come to climb the notorious cliff. Fortunately, it is easier than it looks … From the top, beneath Heim Glacier that hangs like a set of ice curtains across the cliff face, the full beauty of Kilimanjaro spreads out in all its glory. We climb on a tough steep trail, but once we reach the top, we will enjoy spectacular panoramic views. We will spent the night and a delicious meal at Barafu Camp.

DAY 6 - BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP (FULL BOARD)

Starting your steep walk to the summit at midnight to avoid the sun while climbing up for about 5 to 6 hours. We will avoid the mist that sets in later in the day; the snow will still be safely frozen. The 1,100-meter ascent in just over 3 km will take us about 6-8 hours. Here is where you will have the most beautiful views around the Stella Point on the Crater rim which is about 5745 M and getting to be embraced by the first rays from the sun. Most people consider the difficult terrain you have to traverse on the 6-hour hike to Stella Point the biggest challenge of the entire trip. The aim is to reach Stella Point shortly after sunrise so that you can admire the sight of the blood-red sun rising gently above the horizon. After the summit we walk to Barafu Camp for a short rest thereafter continue to the Mweka Camp where you will have dinner and overnight.

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.

DAY 7 - DESCENT – MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE (FULL BOARD)

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking. After lunch, drive to Moshi or Arusha town or transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight out.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Moshi or Arusha: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast.

DAY 8 - DEPARTURE

After breakfast, proceed with your safari or transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight out.

More on Price:

1 pax travelling alone – USD 2,500 (CAD 3,286)

2-10 pax travelling together - USD $ 2,350 person (CAD 3,088)

A group of more than 10pax – USD 2,250 per person (CAD 2,957)

An optional extra day on the mountain (for acclimatization) – USD 195 (CAD 256) per person

Rates include:

• Airport return transfers

• Hotel Lodging the night before and the night after the climb

• Transfer from your hotel to the starting point for your climb and return to your hotel after your climb

• Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food

• All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits.

• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)

• Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)

• Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)

• Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters, and cook

• Salaries for the mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain

• Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress

• Water for washing up daily

• Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp.

• Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt

• A comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro travel info pack

Rates exclude:

• Flights and airport taxes

• Items of a personal nature

• Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook (average tip is anything from US$ 230 (CAD 302) to US$ 300 (CAD 394) per hiker – depending on the number of days / how many hikers in the group and route chosen)

• Health requirements (Yellow Fever compulsory if travelling to Tanzania recommended)

• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.

• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania