Mount Kilimanjaro - Machame route

Duration7 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

At 5895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain of Africa and is the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

There are seven established routes for a Kilimanjaro trek. As Moana Tanzania, we organize Kilimanjaro treks for all different routes. We make sure that the mountain trek will be enjoyable and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

What's included

Private transportation
Portable first-aid kit
Drinking water troughout the trek
Accommodation fees
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Lunch
Hot water for washing
Dinner
Breakfast
Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
Rescue fees
Parking Fees
Guides, cook and porters

Personal items and toiletries & personal mountainclimbing gear
Gratuities
Accommodation in Moshi before and after the mountain trek
Travel insurance
Flight tickets
Laundry service

What to expect

Day 1: Machame gate to Machame camp

Kilimanjaro National Park
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Elevation: 1800m to 3000m, distance: 11 km, hiking time: 5-7 hours, habitat: rainforest
Your journey will start from the Machame village and the nearby Machame gate. Todays trek will lead you through the rainforest to the first stop, the Machame camp.

Day 2: Machame camp to Shira camp

Kilimanjaro National Park
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Elevation: 3000m to 3850m, distance: 9 km, hiking time: 4-6 hours, habitat: moorland
After leaving the rainforest behind us, we will continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route will lead us onto a river gorge until we arrive at Shira camp.

Day 3: Shira camp to Lava tower to Barranco camp

Kilimanjaro National Park
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Elevation: 3850m to 3950m, distance: 10 km, hiking time: 6-8 hours, habitat: semi desert
From the Shira plateau we will continue towards the Kibo peak. You will pass the Lava tower (also called 'sharks tooth' ) and continue up to the Arrow Glacier. Overnight stay at Barranco camp.

Day 4: Barranco camp to Karanga camp

Kilimanjaro National Park
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Elevation: 3950m to 4040m, distance: 5 km, hiking time: 4-5 hours, habitat: alpine desert
During the trek we pass the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley. You will stay overnight at the Karanga Camp.

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu camp

Kilimanjaro National Park
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Elevation: 4040m to 4700m, distance: 4 km, hiking time: 4-5 hours, habitat: alpine desert
In the morning we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. You have now completed the south circuit and you will rest and prepare for the summit at Barafu camp.

Day 6: Barafu camp to Summit to Mweka camp

Kilimanjaro National Park
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Elevation: 4700m to 5895m and down again to 3100m, hiking time 5-7 hours up, 5-7 hours down, habitat: icy summit
You will start to summit between the Rebmann and Ratzell glaciers, making your way up to the Stella Point. Then you will summit the Uhuru peak, after which there will be time to celebrate and make pictures. After that, you will start the descent to Mweka Hut where you will stay overnight.

Day 7: Mweka camp to Mweka gate and back to Moshi/Arusha

Kilimanjaro National Park
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Elevation: 3100m down to 1650m, hiking time: 3-4 hours, habitat: forest
At this last day of the trek, you will continue your descent from Mweka hut straight to Mweka gate.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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$2,700.00 per person

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