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Group sizeUp to 7 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Machame Route is the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro. All your equipment and supplies are portered and a cook prepares all your meals. Where accommodation on the Marangu route is in huts, the Machame route offers strictly tents only. This makes Machame (also referred to as the "Whiskey route") better suited to the slightly more adventurous hiker, however rewarding him with a scenic splendour such as not seen on the Marangu route. From late afternoon sunsets at Shira, to the misty revelations of Kibo at the great Barranco Wall, the Machame route offers the adventurous hiker a stunning scenic "slide show" over 6 days. The Machame route is normally completed in a minimum of 6 days.
What's included
2 transfers from Moshi to Machame park gate -return
Dinner
First and Last night accommodation Moshi -Bed and Breakfast.
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
2 way Shuttle bus transfer: Nairobi- Moshi - Nairobi or 2 way KIA transfers
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client.
Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots
Scarf's, Rain Trousers
First and last Night accomodation in Nairobi.
What to expect
Day 1: Machame Route - Nairobi/Moshi
Nairobi
5h
Board shuttle from Nairobi or city centre at 0800 hrs and proceed to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi) on Bed and breakfast
Day 2: Moshi
Machame
8h
Pick up from your hotel in Moshi and drive to Machame Gate, after the necessary registration starts trekking through the forest to Machame Hut (It is gentle climbing stage) Dinner and overnight at the campsite in Machame Hut.
Day 3: Machame Hut
Machame
8h
Machame Hut to Shira Hut 3,800m Climbing start early in the morning, by crossing the valley up through a steep ridge before turning west into the river gorge; With more gently climbing onto Shira Plateau reaching the Shire Hut for camping
Day 4: Shira to Barranco 3,950m
Machame
8h
This is the place for sight seeing especially vegetation and Barranco valley, the climb starts with walking towards east up to the junction, the route then turn south to the glacier stream and reaching the Hut. Dinner and overnight at the hut
Day 5: Barranco to Barafu 4,600m
Machame
8h
Trekking through the ridge to Karanga looking at the West Breach and the Southern Glacier, then Barafu Path before reaching Barafu Hut for campsite
Day 6: Barafu to Uhuru Peak
Machame
8h
The last day will be a really early beginning for the summit, probably 00:00 am, passing through the Ratzel and Rebmann glaciers to the Highest point of Africa Uhuru Peak 5,896m above the sea level. After relaxing, watching the sun rise and taking memorable pictures, start descending to the Mweka Hut and spend overnight there.
Day 7: Mweka Hut - Mweka Gate
8h
After breakfast descend to Mweka Gate and drive away to your local accommodation for dinner & overnight.
Day 8: Moshi/Nairobi
Nairobi
5h
Depart Moshi by morning shuttle back to Nairobi arriving late in the afternoon or drop at Kilimanjaro Airport to catch your flight back home or join a Tanzania safari.
Meeting and pickup
End point
Your Arusha Hotel/ Accommodation or Airport
Pickup details
We will pick you at your Arusha Hotel/ Accommodation or Airport
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
