Tanzania Classic Tours- 7 Days scenic Machame route Trekking
Itinerary
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Accommodation
Dates & Prices
Airport pick up
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Kilimanjaro Airport to Hotel
Upon arrival, you will be met timeously at Kilimanjaro Airport by our transfer specialist who will welcome you and then transfer you to your arranged hotel in Arusha. That evening your mountain guide will meet you for a briefing on the hike and check your trekking gears and ensure that you have all the necessary equipment that you required for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
Bed & Breakfast
Kerama Silent Lodge
Trekking
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Machame Gate 1,790 meters to Machame Camp 2,850 meters
Upon finishing your breakfast, You will be picked up at the hotel and heading to the Machame entrance Gate of mount Kilimanjaro about an hour’s drive. At the gate, your guide will be doing the registration and weighing for the porter’s luggage. while waiting you will be given a lunch box and providing adequate water before starting the hike. Once this is all done, you will start your hiking adventure within the wonderful Montana forest with beautiful trees, ancient fern trees, lichen, beautiful flowers, endemic flowers. The Machame camp is located above the trees at 2850 meters above sea level
Full Board
Machame camp
Trekking
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Machame Camp 2,850 meters to Shira Camp 3,845 meters
Soon as you finish your early morning breakfast, you will begin your second-day hiking with the landscaped trail into moorland and heather land. The landscape will offer you to see the beautiful mountain range, You will be arriving at the Shira camp around mid-afternoon, and have a hot lunch at Shira cave camp, The camp gives you an awesome view of the mountain and experiences the sunset
Full Board
Shira Camp
Trekking
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Shira Camp 3,845 meters to Lava Tower 4,640 meters to Barranco Camp 3,960 meters.
After having a delicious breakfast, you will start the hike to Lava tower 4640 meters above sea level where you will stop for lunch and after lunch, you will descend to Barranco Camp 4960 meters. This will let your body to acclimatize very well since you have relative altitude. The vegetation will start to change and become an alpine desert with some of its beautiful flowers like Senecio Kilimanjaro, Lobelia.
Full Board
Barranco Camp
Trekking
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Barranco Camp 3,960 meters to Karanga Camp 4,035 meters
The trail with its ascent and descent will be giving you a better chance for more acclimatization before reaching the base camp. At the beginning of the trek, the Barranco wall stands before you conquer it during climbing the Barranco wall you will require to use both hands for a better balance, Also your guide will be assisting you in every step while climbing the Barranco wall.
Full Board
Karanga Camp
Trekking
Distance:
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Karanga Camp 4,035 meters to Barafu Camp 4,640 meters
After enjoying an energetic breakfast, you will be starting your trek to the base camp- Barafu Camp. This day you will be walking through the alpine desert with a view of the Kibo summit on your left side. After reaching Barafu Camp you will be served an early dinner then after dinner, your guide will come for the final briefling
Full Board
Barafu Camp
Trekking
Distance:
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Barafu Camp 4,640 meters to Uhuru Peak 5,895 meters to Mweka Camp 3,080 meters.
During the final ascent to the summit at midnight, your guide will wake you up with a hot cup of tea/coffee and some biscuits to get ready for climbing to the summit. During trekking to the summit, you will be required to use a headlamp. As you get close to Stella’s point it is where you can start enjoying the sun rising over the beautiful African landscape. From Stella Point on the way to the Uhuru peak, you will walk through the crater rim and enjoying beautiful glaciers. After seeing this incredible view and achievement you will be descent back the same route to Barafu Camp. Your team awaits you with some refreshments. You will take a break for an hour before descending to Mweka Camp for the final night on the Roof 0f Africa
Full Board
Mweka camp
Descent
Distance:
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Mweka Camp 3,080 meters to Mweka Gate 1,630 meters to Moshi
On the last day after a delicious breakfast, you will experience the traditional ceremony from your mountain teams before the final descend to Mweka gate. You will descent back through the rainforest and it will give you another chance to see colobus monkeys, you will finally arrive at Mweka gate, your guide will present with your Certificate of accomplishment after successfully reaching to the top of Africa Mount Kilimanjaro. The car will be ready to take you back to your arranged hotel.
Bed & Breakfast
Kerama Silent Lodge
Airport Drop off
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Departure from Hotel to Kilimanjaro Airport
After your morning breakfast, you will be transferred on time to Kilimanjaro Airport or you can extend your trip to Tanzania by adding safari and Zanzibar holiday
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We've got you covered
Our journeys are thoughtfully designed to deliver premium experiences while maintaining strong value for money.
INCLUDES
Accommodation in hotel Arusha
Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro airport (JRO) on a private vehicle
Kilimanjaro Park entrance fees, camping fees, rescue fees
Transfers to/from the mountain trail heads
Services of trained professional English-speaking Mountain guides, cooks and porters
All food for the duration of the climb, top quality food specially considered for maximum nutrition
Complimentary fruits and juice while hiking
Camping equipment including mountain Hardware tents, mess tent, chairs and Table
Portage of 1 bag (maximum 15 kgs) per person
Safety equipment e.g., Oxygen cylinder
Oximeter for checking blood levels of clients daily
Services of hot water bottle
Excludes
Tip for Mountain Crews
International Flight
Personal Items
Passport & Visa
Laundry
Alcohol Beverage
Accommodation & Stays
Carefully selected lodges, camps, and hotels that combine comfort, quality service, and prime locations to enhance your overall travel experience.
Kerama Silent Lodge
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