Mount Kilimanjaro (Machame) Climbing Package.

Tour Summary/ Features:
You get to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro using the picturesque Machame Route. This route is preferred by experienced climbers, because it is more technical and testing. Mt.Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and is the highest walkable summit in the world. The peaks of Mawenzi (5132 m) and Kibo (5895 m) have permanent snow and ice. During the climb, you are move from a tropical to an arctic environment in just a matter of days. Your first get to experience lush rainforests, before reaching heather and open moorland. Further upwards you reach the almost lunar landscape of an alpine desert between the two peaks.
 

Minimum Rate Per Adult: US$ 1492
Departing From:Arusha
Duration:7 Nights / 8 Days
Departure Time:1400 Hrs
Departures:Daily
Minimum Persons Required:2
Period:All seasons

Itinerary:
Day 1: ARUSHA - MOSHI
Pick up from Arusha and drive to Moshi, at the foot of Kilimanjaro.Dinner and overnight at Springland Hotel or similar accommodation

Day 2: MACHAME
Transported to Machame Gate. Upon registration, the climb begins at the end of the tarmac road. Walk through the Shamba and after passing the forest you end up at Machame Hut (3,000 m) in about 5-6hrs.Dinner and overnight at Machame Hut
 

Day 3: MACHAME - SHIRA
After breakfast, you leave the glades of the rain forest, continue on an ascending path, cross the little valley and walk along steep rock ridge, and in about 5-7 hours will be at Shira Hut (3800 m). Dinner and overnight at Shira Hut

Day 4: SHIRA - BARRANCO
After a good nights rest, continue to the East passing Junction towards the peak of Kibo and Lava Tower (4876 m). This takes 5 - 6Hours. Then, you walk through a sandy region to reach Barranco Hut (3860 m) in about 6 hours. Dinner at Barranco Hut

Day 5: BARRANCO - BARAFU
From Barranco Hut, continue a steep rocky climb up the Barranco wall, then down until you come to Karanga valley. Then climbing through semi glaciers you end up at Barafu Hut (4600 m). This takes you 7-8 hrs of trekking.Dinner and overnight at Barafu Hut

Day 6: BARAFU - UHURU PEAK – MWEKA
Very early around 2330 hrs, after a light breakfast, start for the summit. You first reach Stella Point (5745 m) before the final ascent to the summit at Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). This stage takes you 4-5 hrs. Take pictures at the highest point in Africa and rest for a short while before descending to Mweka Hut (3100 m). The descent from the summit to Mweka Hut will take about 6hrs. The route is steep but picturesque. This is your hardest day and you will have walked for about 11 hours. Dinner and overnight at Mweka camp.

Day 7: MWEKA - MWEKA GATE
After breakfast, trek from Mweka Hut to Mweka Gate in about 3hrs. Drive to hotel in Moshi for well deserved hot shower, dinner and warm bed. At this point nobody can begrudge you a little self-congratulation. Dinner and overnight at Springland Hotel or similar

Day 8: MOSHI - ARUSHA
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha.

Tour Rates in US$ (Click here to convert rates shown below to major world currencies)

Note: We also offer hotel, car rental and flights bookings which we can organise for you with your tour enquiry.

Note: The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons.

A price cut is offered for numbers above two persons.

When arranging for your international air tickets, note that it is generally cheaper to disembark at Nairobi in Kenya. Then you can board a shuttle bus to Arusha which costs US$ 20. This shuttle bus departs at 0800 and 1400 hrs every day from Nairobi to Arusha and also from Arusha to Nairobi. The drive takes just about 5 hours. If you wish to make use of this option, please indicate so.

Includes:
- Transfers with pick up and drop off at Arusha or Airport
- Park entrance & rescues fees
- Accommodation and meals with 2 nights in a hotel as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodation in tents with 2 persons per tent during climb
- Services of a cook to prepare meals throughout the climb
- Services of a mountain guide (English speaking) and porters
- Government taxes

Excludes:
- Extras at the hotel i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to guides, porters and drivers
- Climbing gear and sleeping bags

What to bring
i) Waterproof mountain climbing/hiking boots
ii) Rain suit, sleeping bags
iii) Flashlights or Torches
iv) Sunglasses balaclava
v) Hand gloves
vi) Night shoes
vii) Large plastic bags -necessary in case of wetness and rain.