Machame Route 7 Days
- About MACHAME ROUTE
According to the climbers, the Machame route is the most popular path. This route is a choice for many people because it provides impressive views and a variety of habitats.
- The reason behind its popularity, about 50% of all climbers, and most experienced climbers take the Machame route. It is also one of the low-priced routes due to its easy access and shorter itinerary.
- This route is known as the Whiskey route, given its reputation for being a tough climb.
- The hike begins at Machame Gate, located in the southern base of the mountain, which is just a short drive from Moshi or Arusha.
- The trek starts within Mount Kilimanjaro’s lush, fertile, montane rainforest. The lower slopes receive quite a bit of rain. The track may be steep and slippery, so trekking poles are advised.
- Experiences climbers highly recommended as the days will feature 6-8 hours hiking with daily ascents of 900m to 1,000m. Depending on the Machame route, you may be trekking at an altitude of over 3,500m.
- Try to wear your hiking boots before your adventure to Kilimanjaro to avoid blisters. Stay hydrated all day and carry a reusable water bottle with a filter to reduce the impact of altitude sickness.
NUMBER OF DAYS
7 Days
EXPECTED DATE
January – December 2022
NUMBER OF PAX
1 to 10
ITINERARY for machame route
DAY 0
Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha
Our driver will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro airport (JRO) on your arrival and drop you in Arusha town for overnight.
Accommodation: Mvuli hotel
DAY 01
Arusha/Machame
Pick up in the morning from your overnight hotel in Arusha and drive to Machame gate. The drive takes about 1hour and 30mnts driving from Arusha town. After registrations and briefing, hike through rain forest to Machame camp. 3000m above sea level. 5 hours trek.
DAY 02
Machame/Shira
Early start, across a valley and a stream and then climb up a steep ridge for about 3-5 hours. The path then drops into a gorge before you climb more gently onto the moorland of the Shira Plateau, one of the most fascinating areas of the Mountain. 3,840m asl.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Shira Campsite
DAY 03
Shira/Lava Tower
Acclimatization Day. Breakfast, hike up to the Shira Cone and back down to the camp for a late lunch. Beautiful views of the Shira plateau. Evening free at the Camp. It is also possible to hike up to the Lava Tower and stay at Lava Tower Camp for the night. This cuts down walking distance in the next leg to Barranco camp.
DAY 04
Lava Tower/Barranco
Morning after breakfast, hike up to Lava Tower (Wedge Buttress) at 4600m above Sea level. The trails descend gradually to Barranco Camp at 3950m asl. The hike takes about 5 to 7 hours. Beautiful views of the Barranco wall from the camp. Also called ‘the breakfast wall’ as you will have to climb it right after breakfast on the following day.
DAY 05
Barranco/Barafu
Start after breakfast by conquering the Barranco Wall.so called the ‘breakfast wall’. The climb to the top of this wall takes about one and half hour. A good warm up for the rest of the days’ hike to Karanga Valley and on to Barafu Camp at 4600m asl. The hike takes about 7hours.
Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
DAY 06
Uhuru peak/Mweka
Start for the last leg to Uhuru peak by 1215am – After 5 - 6 hours of a steady climb on heavy scree you’ll arrive at Stella Point on the rim of the Kibo Crater. A magnificent sunrise will welcome you to enjoy the beauty of the snows of The Kilimanjaro. After one and one half hour hike on the Southern rim of the Crater you’ll reach UHURU PEAK - The Highest Point in Africa at 5896m above sea level. Uhuru Peak – 6 to 7 hours
You’ve made it to the ‘ROOF OF AFRICA’! Cheers!!Moments will be spent here to take some memorable photos, admire the beautiful views of the Kibo Crater and the glacier fields. A ‘scintillating experience…
Retrace the route down to Barafu Camp for brunch. Descend to Mweka Camp. 5 to 7 hours. Alt 3100m.
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
DAY 07
Mweka/Arusha
Breakfast, descend leisurely to Mweka gate. 3 hours hike. After Certificate Awards and photos our transfer vehicle will drive you to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mvuli hotel
DAY 08
Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
Our driver will drop you back to the airport for your flight back home.
Accommodation: Fly out
- PRICES
| Number of Pax | 1-2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-10 pax |
| Total cost per person on 7 days Kilimanjaro trek via machame routeroute in US$ | 2,125 | 1996 | 1903 |
Included:
- All Park fees, Meals, hotel before and after the trip in Arusha.
- Accommodations based in dormitory occupancy - Sleeping in the Hut.
- Meals as per the above itinerary – 3 Meals a day – Vegetarians and Non vegetarians.
- Services of Bright Safaris staff throughout. The cook will be responsible for your 3delicious meal daily.
- Services of a Senior Bright African Safaris Naturalist Trekking Guide.
- Baggage handling - Recommended weight for clients’ backpack to be carried up the mountain is 15kgs. Kindly allow 5 kg for personal daypacks including Cameras.
- We will provide guides and assistant guides as per 2008 Kilimanjaro Park rules. Our Guides are licensed and have received special training from Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park Instructors.
- Transfers to the gate before and After Trek to Arusha
- Rescue fee while on Treks.
Not Included:
- Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits (as well as gifts like local crafts etc)
- Any local and international flights tickets.
- Tips for staff such as guides, porters and the cook staff
- Fees for passport, visas, immunizations and insurance
- Meals and expenses en route to Tanzania
- Laundry, phone and other items of a personal nature
- Gears used for Trekking - Mountain gears such rain gears, boots and jackets etc)
Our Kilimanjaro Team:
- Guides.
- Assistant guides.
- Cooks.
- Camp crews.
- Porters
Notes for our Kilimanjaro staff:
- Our guides are well trained and licensed to guide people on the mountain. They have received a special course on wilderness first aid responder (WFR). Every year in April and May we conduct a special short course for our guides, cooks and porters on hospitality, hygiene and first aid.
- Cooks are very professional with enough experience of over eight years.
- Porters are well equipped and well behave all the time.
Tents we use for our Kilimanjaro treks:
- Eureka.
- Mountain hard wear.
- Vango.
Number of people in the team:
- For 1pax: 6crew: - 4poters, 1guide and 1cook
- For 3pax: 12crew: - 9poters, 2guide and 1cook
- For 5pax: 19crew: - 15poters, 3guide and 1cook
- For 7pax: 26crew: - 21poters, 3guide and 2cook
- For 9pax: 33crew: - 27poters, 4guide and 2cook
- For 2pax: 10crew: - 7poters, 2guide and 1cook
- For 4pax: 15crew: - 12poters, 2guide and 1cook
- For 6pax: 22crew: - 18poters, 3guide and 1cook
- For 8pax: 29crew: - 24poters, 3guide and 2cook
- For 10pax: 36crew: - 30poters, 4guide and 2cook
Below are the Gears we provide:
- Sleeping bags.
- Walking sticks, 1 head lump and spare batteries.
- Getters.
- Sleeping Mattress.
- Drinking water bottle (NALGEN) or camel pack.
- Energy bars.
Safely Devises included:
- Pulse Ox meter.
- Full stocked first aid Kit.
- Custom evacuation stretcher.
- Oxygen tank/cylinder.
- Portable altitude chamber (only for people who do the western breach or sleeping in the crater camp).
Others:
- Full trip and safely briefing.
- Toilet tents.
Budget Camping: Food supplied (Menu)
Breakfast: Fruit, egg, Fruit juice, eggs, bread/French toast/plain toast/pancakes. Margarine/jam/honey/peanut-butter, cereals/porridge, Milo Pancakes, Omelette’s, tea/coffee
Picnic lunches: Sliced carrot & cucumber strips, seasonal fruits, boiled eggs, vegetable/meat cutlets, sandwiches (egg/cheese/tuna/tomato).
Dinners: Soup (Mushroom/cucumber soup, Pumpkin soup/chicken/vegetable) bread, a meat dish, rice/pasta/potatoes, Fish curry/Noodles, vegetable dishes (Vegetable Quiche etc., fruit, some local dishes which am sure they will be more interested to you.
Desserts: Home made cake accompanied with local Brewed Tanzanian coffee, Tea, Cup of hot Chocolate, Milo’s etc.
Snacks: Peanut/Crisps/Popcorn/Cookies.
Below is the list of the gears that you should bring with you/hire before trekking.
FOR FEET: Mt. Boots, Socks – at least 4/5 pairs (This must be thin and thick ones) 1 pair of gaiters, Sandal/open shoes, (optional)
FOR BOTTOM: 1 thermal(warm) trousers, 1 thermal (warm) long underwear, 1 wind/water proof trousers.
FOR TOP: 2 or 1 long sleeved thermal shirts, 1 thermal T-shits, 1 thermal jacket or sweater, 1 down jacket, preferable wool attached one.
OTHER GEARS: 1 pair of sunglasses or ice goggles, Sun block cream or Lotion, Lipstick cream, Camera + films with its spare batteries, passport book, a day pack, a rucksack or safari bag.
Note: Most of the item mentioned here above is 7 – 10 dollars to hire them for the whole Trek.
Let’s us know the items that you will not come with them so as we can arrange them for you in advance.
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