Tour Reference: GS 011, Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route 6 days

Trip Summary:

Get to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, up with scenic Machame Route and down with landscape Mweka route. This is the route is a bit more technical and challenging. 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. On the climb, you move from a tropical to an arctic environment in a just a few days. You first pass through lush rainforests, before reaching heather and open moorland. Further upwards you reach the almost lunar landscape of an alpine desert between the two peaks.

You will enjoy and experience nature, wildlife, habit and habitat of the fauna and flora in the natural areas, also peoples and culture. Availability 90%

Minimum Rate Per Adult:

US$ 1265

Departing From:

Arusha

Duration:

6 Days / 5 Nights Climbing

Departure Time:

0830 Hrs (possible to leave earlier than)

Departures:

Daily

Minimum Persons Required:

2

Best Time:

Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive - Arusha
- Arrive JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport) - At arrive hours, meet and assist at the Airport and transfer to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Arusha Crown Hotel booked on half board basis, FB

Day 2: Machame Gate {1800m} - Machame Camp {3000m}
- Transfer to Machame Gate. After registration, the climb starts at the end of the tarmac road. Walk through the Shamba and passing the forest you end up at Machame Camp (3,000 m) in about 5-6hrs.Dinner and overnight at Machame Camp.

Day 3: Machame Camp (3000m)-Shira Camp (3850m)
- 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 Camp (3800 m). Dinner and overnight at Shira Camp.

Day 4: Shira Camp  (3800m)- Barranco Camp(3950m)
- 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 camp(3950 m) in about 6 hours. Dinner at Barranco Camp.

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3950m) - Barafu Camp (4600m)
- 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 Camp (4600 m). This takes you 7-8 hrs of trekking. Dinner and overnight at Barafu Camp.

Day 6: Barafu (4600m)-Uhuru-Peak (5895m)-Mweka camp (3100m)
- Very early around around 2330 hrs, after a light breakfast, start for the summit. You first reach Stella Point (5795 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 Camp (3100 m). The descent from the summit to Mweka Camp 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 camp - Mweka Gate (1500m)
- After breakfast, trek from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate in about 3hrs, here you say bye to porters, get in a private vehicle and transfer to Arusha for well deserved hot shower, dinner and warm bed at Arusha Crown Hotel.  Spend the rest of the day congratulating your self and relaxing after the strenuous trek. Dinner and overnight at Arusha Crown Hotel, HB End of Gofan Safaris Services

Discount:

Note:
The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. Group Incentive Safari Prices Available contact us and enjoy up to 25% saving on the per person rate!

Tour Price Includes:
- Flying Doctors Emergence
- Airport transfer as shown in the plan

- A night at the base before and after the climb

- Full board accommodation on climbs

- All park entry fees, Camp fees, rescue fees, Guide and porter’s fees.
- Knowledgeable Mountain Guide and porters on climbs for professional trekking.

- Transport to and from the mountain gates.

- Cook and all kitchen utensils on the climbs and Tents
- Service of an English speaking mountain guide

- Crew allowances and park fees

- Complementary of printed safari hat and T-shirt

- Government taxes

Excludes:
- Mountain Gears, Visa, Travel Insurance and Int. flight (we can arrange for you)

- Sleeping bag and other Extras i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone and internet
- Departure tax
- Tips to the Crew (highly recommended)
- Visa, Travel Insurance (we can help arrange of them)