10 Days Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route
10 Days Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the summit of Africa’s highest peak via the Machame Route, one of the most scenic and popular trails up Mount Kilimanjaro. Known as the “Whiskey Route,” Machame offers a diverse and picturesque journey through lush rainforests, heathlands, alpine deserts, and glacier-carved landscapes - all culminating at the iconic Uhuru Peak, 5,895 meters above sea level.
Tour features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Type of Vehicle
4x4 Land Cruiser.
Arrival
You will be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Included/Excluded
- Airport or hotel transfers according to the travel plan
- Parking fees (for non-residents)
- A professional driver/guide, full camping equipment
- Meals as per the travel plan,
- Mineral water during the safari (2 liters per person per day)
- 4x4 Land Cruiser or safari van
- All taxes and VAT
- International flights
- Additional overnight stays before and at the end of the trip (unless otherwise specified)
- Government imposed increases in taxes or park fees
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance
- visa fees, etc
- Activities not listed in the travel itinerary, Tips
Day 1 :Arrival in Moshi
Morning:
Arrive at Kilimanjaro
International Airport, meet and greet,Transfer to your hotel in Moshi, hotel check in, rest.
Afternoon:
Take luncheon, A pre-trek briefing with your guides to discuss the upcoming climb and perform a gear check, dinner and overnight stay
Day 2 : Moshi - Machame Gate - Machame Camp
Morning:
Breakfast, hotel check out, scenic drive to Machame gate, registration and meet the trekking crew, begin the trek through the lush montane rainforest.
Afternoon:
Enjoy a packed lunch en route, Continue trekking, Arrive at Machame Camp (3,010m) after 5-7 hours of hiking, Settle into camp, have dinner, receive a briefing for the next day’s trek and overnight stay
Day 3 : Machame Camp - Shira Camp
Morning:
Early breakfast at Machame Camp, Ascend through moorland and heather zones, leaving the rainforest behind.
Afternoon:
Stop for lunch on the trail, Traverse rocky ridges leading to the Shira Plateau, Arrive at Shira Camp
(3,845m) after 4-6 hours of trekking. Set up camp, have dinner, enjoy views of Kibo Peak and overnight stay.
Day 4 : Shira Camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp
Mornimg:
Breakfast at Shira Camp, Begin trek towards Lava Tower (4,600m), passing through alpine desert terrain.
Afternoon:
Lunch at Lava Tower to aid acclimatization, Descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m), passing through the Senecio Forest in 6-8 hours of trekking, Settle into Barranco Camp, have dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 : Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp
Morning:
Early breakfast at Barranco Camp, followed by climb to the Barranco Wall, a non-technical but steep ascent.
Afternoon:
Lunch on the trail after the Barranco Wall, Traverse ridges and valleys to reach Karanga Camp (4,035m) after 4- 5 hours of trekking, Set up camp, have dinner, and overnight stay
Day 6 : Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
Morning:
Breakfast at Karanga Camp, Ascend towards Barafu Camp through alpine desert terrain.
Afternoon:
Arrive at Barafu Camp (4,673m) after 3-4 hours of trekking, Lunch at camp, Spend the afternoon resting and preparing for the summit attempt, Early dinner and early bedtime to rest before the summit push.
Day 7 : Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Crater Camp
Morning:
Wake around midnight for a light breakfast, Begin the summit ascend to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa, Reach the summit around sunrise after 6-8 hours of trekking, take photos at the summit.
Afternoon:
Descend to Crater Camp (5,730m) inside Kilimanjaro’s crater, Lunch and rest at Crater Camp, Early dinner and overnight stay at Crater Camp
Day 8 : Crater Camp - Mweka Camp
Morning:
Breakfast at Crater Camp, Begin to descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest.
Afternoon:
Continue descending through alpine desert and moorland zones, Arrive at Mweka Camp (3,100m) after 5-7 hours of total trekking, Lunch at Mweka Camp. Dinner and overnight stay at Mweka Camp
Day 9 : Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Moshi
Morning:
Have breakfast, then descend through the rainforest zone, Arrive at Mweka Gate approx 1640m in 3–4 hours of trekking.
Afternoon:
Collect your summit certificates at the gate,Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi, Relax with a celebration dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Moshi.
Day 10 : Back to Kilimanjaro Airport
Morning to afternoon:
Having taken breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport to await for your scheduled flight back home.
Reviews
Gascherry safaris will take you from your safari start point and bring you back to either the Airport or hotel when the tour ends
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