Peak of Africa - Kilimanjaro Climb - Machame Route

6 Days, 5 Nights, Climbing the Machame Route. You can add an extra day for acclimatization if you prefer. Discounts Apply - Book now

Price:  USD $748/person - 10% discount to be applied.

Discount Price: USD $673/person

Customise:  This package can be customized

Country:   Tanzania

Duration:  6 days

Accommodation:  Mixed

Game Parks:  Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Activities:  Mountain Climbing, Hiking

The most beautiful, but Technical, climbing skills required, is now often booked by many - a bit more expensive but worth it for frequent climbers. The climb crossing the breath rain forest gives you an open view of the glacier when you reach the Shira Plateau situated in the middle of the moorlands. 

ITINERARY

Machame Gate {1800m} - Machame Hut {3000m}

DAY1: 

Arrive to the Machame Gate in a 4WD vehicle, introduction to your guide and porters. Registration is done and thereafter start climb {Hiking /Trekking} with picnic lunch through rain forest for approximately 4 to 5 hrs where you arrive to the Machame Hut. Later afternoon walk up to a little higher altitude is done for acclimatization. Return to Machame Hut for dinner and overnight.

Machame Hut {3000m} - Shira Hut {3800m}

DAY2:

After breakfast, start climb through short Savannah forest and other vegetation for approximately 4 to 5 hrs, with picnic lunch en route before arriving in the afternoon at the Shira Hut for dinner and overnight.

Shira Hut {3800m} - Barranco Hut {3950m}

DAY3:

After breakfast a slow walk through semiglacier and sandy areas with picnic lunch 3 to 4 hrs before arriving at the Barranco Hut for dinner and overnight Barranco Hut {3950m} - Barafu Hut {4600m}

 
DAY 4:

After breakfast, with picnic lunch enroute climb through glaciers for approximately 4 to 5 hours before arriving the Barafu Hut for dinner and overnight. Barafu Hut {4600m} - Stella Point {5750m} - UHURU PEAK {5895m}

 
DAY 5:

An early wake up call around 01.00hrs for preparation and light breakfast before starting final ascent to the summit i.e. either the Stella Point reached in approximately 5 to 6 hrs and a further ascent to the Uhuru Peak reached in another approx 45minutes. After signing and short rest at barafu hut descend via the Gilmans Point down to Mweka hut for an hours rest with light breakfast then descent down for dinner and overnight at Mweka hut.

DAY 6:

After breakfast, final descent to Mweka gate, thereafter say Goodbye to your Guide/Porters and connect a private transfers to Arusha for overnight at Moivaro lodge B/B basis

Price Includes:

-All park entry fees.

-All camping/hut fees.

-Rescue fees.

-Guide and porters fees.

-Guide and porters salaries.

-Transport to and from the mountain gates.

-Meals 3 times daily.

-Cook and all kitchen utensils.

Price Excludes:

- International Flights

- Hard and soft drinks and tips,

- and all Mountain Gears (we can arrange hire of this)

Machame route price breakdown:

1 pax $ 748

2 pax $ 715

3 pax $ 660

4 pax $ 638

6 pax $ 616

Please note you can add an additional day for

acclimatization if you wish.