7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro climbing tour

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route

The Machame route, also known as the Whisky Route is one of the most scenic
and recommended routes on Kilimanjaro. This popular route with paths through
magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira
Plateau. It then traverses beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Ice fields
to join the Barafu Route to the summit. Because it can be done over longer periods
and the incline is more manageable it has a much higher success rate of summit.
Duration: 6 or 7 days
Difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Excellent
Traffic: High

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred
for overnight accommodation at Mvuli Hotel B&B. Your head guide will meet you
for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may
need.

DAY 1: MACHAME GATE – MACHAME CAMP: 10.75K /7MI | 5-6 HRS |
RAINFOREST
Elevation: 1811m/5942ft to 3021m/9911ft
Altitude gained: 1210m
Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of
Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our
permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many
crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and

windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural
wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We
highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

DAY 2: MACHAME CAMP – SHIRA CAMP: 5.3KM/3MI | 4-5HRS |
MOORLAND
Elevation: 3021m/9911ft to 3839m/12,595ft
Altitude gained: 818m
AAfter a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast we emerge from the rain forest
and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge.
The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.
Temperatures begin to drop.

DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP – LAVA TOWER – BARRANCO CAMP:
10.75KM/6MI | 5-6HRS | SEMI-DESERT
Elevation: 3839m/12,595ft to 3986m/13,077ft
Altitude gained: 147m
Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day
is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a
ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South
East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft).
Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow
Glacier. We then continue to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp.

DAY 4: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP: 5.2KM/3MI | 3-4HRS |
ALPINE DESERT
Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft
Altitude gained: 48m
After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall
to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail.
This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of

your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. Overnight at Karanga
Camp.

DAY 5: HIKE KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP: 3.3KM /2 MI | 3-
4HRS | ALPINE DESERT
Elevation: 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft
Altitude gained: 628m
We continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed
the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from
many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night.
Overnight at Barafu Camp.

DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT: 4.86KM /3MI UP | 5-7HRS | –
MWEKA CAMP: 11.5KM /7.2MI DOWN | 5-6HRS | GLACIERS, SNOW
CAPPED SUMMIT
Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Altitude gained: 1233m
Descent to 3106m/10,190ft
Altitude lost: 2789m
Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and
2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers
trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies
ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through
heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the
most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the
sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru
Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.
Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest
point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!
After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to
enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka

Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend
gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain.
Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain.
Overnight Mweka Camp.

DAY 7: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 9.1KM/6MI |3-4HRS
| RAINFOREST
Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft
Altitude lost: 1473m
After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with
your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka
Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically
warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and
trekking poles.
From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your
hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and
celebrations!!

Overnight Mvuli Hotel B&B. before being transferred to your journey home

Prices – Machame Route 7 Days Itinerary including VAT

For 2 person $1,950 per person

PACKAGE INCLUDING-

• All transfers (arrival & departure)
• Return transfer to & from the Mountain
• 2 Night accommodation at Mvuli Hotel in Arusha or similar on Half board
  (B/B)
• Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
• Service of professional & well experienced mountain guides, chef & porters
• All entry fees & camping fees
• Rescue fees
• All meals while on the Mountain (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Guides, porters, cook salaries and park fees
• Quality mess tents with table and chairs
• Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
• Clean, purified drinking water
• Crisis management and safety procedures
• Fair and ethical treatment of porters
• Tanzania government value added tax VAT

 

EXCLUDED FROM TREKKING PACKAGE:

• FlightS
• Visa fees
• Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for
• Recommendation
• Gamow Bag
• Medication
• Tips for porters and mountain crew (20% Industry Standard Recommended)
• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
• Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
• Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
• Kilimanjaro trekking Machame route 7 days with our pole pole pace of one step at
• A time is a sure way of getting you to the summit. Karibu Sana!