| 3 Days | $1250 /person | Free Cancellation |
Tour Description
Embark on an unparalleled 6-day Kilimanjaro trek via the Machame Route, designed for intrepid explorers. Traverse varied landscapes, witness unique wildlife, and culminate your journey at the majestic Uhuru Peak. This adventure promises an immersive experience through diverse terrains, making every step a testament to exploration. This trek offers a thrilling odyssey through changing terrains, wildlife encounters, and the pinnacle achievement of standing atop Uhuru Peak.
Price Includes
- Sleeping bag or bed linen
- Rental vehicle
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Price Excludes
- Bath towels
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All flights during the tour
- International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Moshi/Arusha Machame Gate Machame Camp
Commence your trek at Machame Gate, located at an altitude of approximately 1,800 meters. The trail winds through lush rainforests teeming with diverse flora and fauna. The Machame Camp, situated at 3,000 meters, introduces you to high-altitude camping amidst verdant landscapes.
Accommodation: Machame Campsite
Day 2 - Machame Camp Shira 2 Camp
Ascend through the moorland, reaching Shira 2 Camp at around 3,900 meters. The terrain changes dramatically, offering expansive views of heath and distinct plant life.
Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite
Day 3 - Shira 2 Camp Lava Tower Barranco Camp
The trail ascends to the Lava Tower (4,600 meters), providing an acclimatization stop. Descend to Barranco Camp at approximately 3,900 meters, passing through the scenic Barranco Wall. Notice the shifting vegetation and temperature variations.
Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
Day 4 - Barranco Camp Karanga Barafu Camp
Journey through the alpine desert, passing the Karanga Valley, and arrive at Barafu Camp (4,600 meters). Experience a considerable drop in temperature as you prepare for the summit push.
Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
Day 5 - Barafu Camp Uhuru Peak Barafu Camp Mweka Camp
Embark on the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), the summit of Kilimanjaro. Descend to Barafu Camp before proceeding to Mweka Camp. Observe the stark changes in vegetation, transitioning from the summit's icy terrain to the lushness of Mweka Camp at 3,100 meters.
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
Day 6 - Mweka Camp Mweka Gate Back to Moshi
Complete the trek by descending to Mweka Gate, passing through heath and rainforest zones, and bid farewell to the Kilimanjaro expedition.
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Burigi Chato Safaris CO LTD
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Helena
April 25, 2022 at 10:46 am
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Helena
April 25, 2022 at 10:46 am
Take in the iconic skyline and visit the neighbourhood hangouts that you've only ever seen on TV. Take in the iconic skyline and visit the neighbourhood.