Machame route trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania,9 days
Enjoy the experience of a lifetime on an ascent of Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route with an experienced guide from Altezza Travel.
East African Mountains
8 Days
Jan - Mar, Sep, Oct
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Experience the beautiful scenery on the Machame Route
- Enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes with scaling Africa's largest peak
- Camp out in the mountains during the hike
Description
Come with us on an awesome Kilimanjo experience to remember. One of our guides will accompany you to the summit over a week via the Machame Route, helping you to make the very most out of this unforgettable experience.
The Machame Route is a great route as it allows for good acclimatization. It actually has one of the highest success rates of reaching the summit. Because it is such a great route it can sometimes be very popular. We’ll overcome the crowds by getting nice early starts!
This route, however, is not easy, there are some tricky sections of the trail with sharp inclines and descents. The beautiful scenery more than makes up for the difficulty though, this includes the Shira Plateau and the lush rainforest. Then there’s the highlight- the panoramic views from the summit.
We’ll hike with an awesome crew who’ll help us set up camp and prepare our meals, so you’ll just have to focus on hiking, resting, and having fun.
Climbing the highest mountain in Africa really is the opportunity of a lifetime. Don’t miss your chance, sign up today!
If you’re interested in a more secluded route to the summit, check out our 8-day trip following the Umbwe route.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
- Tents
- Sleeping pad
- Cooking utensils
Price details
- Transfers: Pickup and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport; Transfer to the trailhead - entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park; Pick-up at the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park and transfer to the hotel; Entry fees: All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park ( conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fee, rescue fee, and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority). Accommodation: One night at 3* hotel (Aishi Machame Hotel or Altezza Lodge) before the expedition and one night after; The hotels have everything for your comfortable stay - caring staff, nice rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool); Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern, comfortable 4-Season tents North Face VE-25 or Altezza Kilimanjaro Tents). Please note: All accommodation is on a sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer).
- Meals: Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike; All meals on the hike. Our Kilimanjaro diet includes energyrich and highly nutritious meals prepared by our professional high-altitude cooks. A typical diet on Kilimanjaro includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost; All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water). Hiking and safety equipment 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats; All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery); Oxygen cylinders and oximeters; GPS-tracking service; Complete medical kits.
- Climbing crew: Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. All our guides have 7+years of successful mountaineering experience;
- Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.)This price does not include airline tickets, visa fee, lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the ascent), personal gear rentals, tips for the mountain crew (200–250 USD per person), and mountaineering insurance.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
We’ll pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and take you to your hotel. Once you’re settled in, you’ll meet with your guide for a pre-trip briefing.
Day 2: Machame Gate To Machame Camp
The start of the hike is at the Kilimanjaro National Park’s Machame Gate (1,800 m) entrance and we’ll drive there. After you register and receive your permit we’ll begin hiking. Our first day will see us hike for 5 km to Machame Camp (3,010 m) over 5–6 hours
Day 3: Machame Camp To Shira Camp
After breakfast our hike towards Shira Camp (3,845 m) will begin. After trekking through the rainforest for the first day and a half, we’ll come out the other side and see the Shira Plateau. This makes for some awesome views.
We’ll walk at a gentle pace because at this point the altitude might be impacting you. Then, when we reach Shira Camp we’ll take the time to rest. We will have covered 5 km over 4-5 hours.
In the afternoon we’ll take an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp before retuning back down for dinner.
Day 4: Shira Camp To The Lava Tower and Descent To Barranco Camp
The journey to the Lava Tower (4,630 m) from Shira Camp is a tricky one with lots of ascents and descents. We’ll have lunch at Lava Tower. This is key for acclimatization purposes. After lunch we’ll descend to the Barranco Camp (3,960 m) which will be our home for the night. On this day we’ll cover 11 km and it will take roughly 6–8 hours.
Day 5: Barranco Camp To Barafu Camp
We’ll get an early start in on day 5 to start our journey to the summit of Barranco Wall. After that we’ll get awesome views of the Kibo Volcano. We’ll then continue on to Barafu Camp (4,640 m) to have dinner and rest before our night ascent to the summit. This is one of the more difficult days, we’ll cover 11km but this time over 8- 10 hours.
Day 6: Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp
Our adventure to the summit begins at midnight from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). The altitude makes this last stretch but you’ll almost be there! The views from the summit are amazing and you’ll have time to soak it all in and also take in the nearest glacier. From there you’ll return to Barafu for a rest before descending further to Millennium Camp (3,820 m). This is a long day. You’ll be hiking anywhere from 8- 12 hours covering 15 km of ascents and descents.
Day 7: Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
Day seven is your final day of hiking and is all descent. It’ll take us around 4-5 hows to cover the 12 km to Mweka Gate (1,640 m). There, you’ll get your certificate and we’ll drive you back to your hotel.
Day 8: Departure
You’ll be able to rest at your hotel until we take you to the airport for your flight home.
About the guide
Altezza
Tour Operator
Altezza Travel is a team of dedicated wildlife specialists, whose mission is to turn your Tanzanian dreams into reality. We are vastly experienced in organizing top-notch Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions and wildlife safaris.
Unparalleled safety standards, individual care for each guest and professional guides are the foundations of our vision. We will make your adventure a lifetime memory!
Languages
English
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