3 Days | $1250 /person | Free Cancellation |
Tour Description
Embark on an exhilarating 7-day journey to summit Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route, a thrilling adventure showcasing varied landscapes, unique vegetation, and an ultimate triumph at Africa's highest peak, Uhuru Peak. This detailed itinerary promises an unforgettable experience through diverse terrains, wildlife sightings, and personal achievements. Conquering Kilimanjaro's Summit in 7 Days via the Machame Route: Unveiling Diverse Terrains, Wildlife Encounters, and Personal Triumph.
Price Includes
- Sleeping bag or bed linen
- Rental vehicle
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- Park fees
- A professional driver/guide
- 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
Geographical Details: • Height: Starting elevation at Machame Gate around 1,800 meters. • Distance: Trekking distance approximately 11 km. • Vegetation: Dense rainforest with lush vegetation, encountering various flora like giant ferns, moss-covered trees, and wildlife like colobus monkeys.
Accommodation: Machame Campsite
Day 2 - Machame Camp Shira 2 Camp
Geographical Details: • Height: Ascending to around 3,800 meters. • Distance: Hiking approximately 5-7 km. • Vegetation: Transitioning to moorland with heather and unique Senecio Kilimanjari plants.
Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite
Day 3 - Shira 2 Camp Lava Tower Barranco Camp
Geographical Details: • Height: Reaching Lava Tower at approximately 4,600 meters. • Distance: Trekking approximately 10 km. • Vegetation: Alpine desert with sparse vegetation, admiring the surreal landscapes and rugged beauty.
Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
Day 4 - Barranco Camp Karanga
Geographical Details: • Height: Moving between 3,900 to 4,200 meters. • Distance: Trekking approximately 5 km. • Vegetation: En route, experiencing the unique flora of Kilimanjaro, including the endemic 'Helichrysum newii.'
Accommodation: Karanga Campsite
Day 5 - Karanga To Barafu Camp
Geographical Details: • Height: Ascending to Barafu Camp at approximately 4,600 meters. • Distance: Hiking approximately 4 km. • Vegetation: Approaching the rocky and arid landscapes of the high alpine zone.
Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
Day 6 - Barafu Camp Uhuru Peak (summit point) Mweka Camp
Geographical Details: • Height: Reaching the summit at 5,895 meters, then descending to Mweka Camp around 3,100 meters. • Distance: Summiting distance approximately 5-7 km, followed by a descent of around 12-14 km. • Vegetation: Sparse and rocky terrains as you conquer the final ascent, then descending through various zones, witnessing the changing vegetation.
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
Day 7 - Mweka Camp Mweka Gate Back to Moshi
Geographical Details: • Distance: Descending approximately 10 km from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate. • Vegetation: Descending through the rainforest zone, encountering diverse plant life and occasional wildlife sightings.
Accommodation:
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Burigi Chato Safaris CO LTD
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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.
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.