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Machame Route
offered by supplier M17012 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 12
people
Destination(s):
Tanzania
Specialty Categories:
Mountain/Rock Climbing
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 400 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 440 US Dollar (USD)
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This route is shorter in distance, but the final day is very steep up rock in the dark. Most people descend down the Mweka trail and stay at the Mweka camp the final night on the mountain. An alternative is to descend the Marangu route, but availability may be limited in the Horombo Hut.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Evening briefing and packing of mountain gear.
Day 2: Breakfast, drive from your hotel in Moshi/Arusha to Machame gate (about 45min.). After about an hour of registration and park fees payments, start climbing along a clear trail through plantation and natural forest, thereafter a narrow forest path follows to the Machame hut (9,900ft). Includes:(B),(L),(D)
Day 3: Breakfast, ascending through the forest, steep ridge passing through heather and open moorlands, and crossing a large gorge to Shira hut (12,600ft). The distance is about 5-6 hours.
Day 4: After breakfast, we will ascend to Lava tower (15,180ft) with lunch on the way to Baranco, then descend slowly to Baranco hut (12,850ft) for dinner and overnight.Includes:(B),(L),(D)
Day 5: After breakfast, we leave Baranco hut for Barafu hut (14,910ft). We will pass through the last water drop at Karanga valley on the way up. Overnight Barafu hut. Includes:(B),(L),(D)
Day 6: Wake up at midnight, and after a small snack, start ascending to Uhuru Peak through the Stella point (18,640ft), then after reaching the summit, we will head down to Mweka hut () for dinner and overnight. Includes:(B),(L),(D)
Day 7: After breakfast, we will head down to Mweka gate with lunch packet, and the waiting vehicle will take you to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. Includes:(B),(L)
Day 8: Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. through the Western Breach. Breakfast, descend to either route of your choice, however we recommend Mweka or Marangu routes. The Marangu route for its popularity and Mweka route for offering nice views, or go on a safari with us.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Tanzania
Mountain/Rock Climbing
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