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6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via the Machame Route
Mount Kilimanjaro(5N)
Sold By: Nyangulo Africa Safaris
5.0 (2 reviews)
$ 1,800
$ 1,900
5% off
/personDetailed Itinerary
- After breakfast, you will be picked up at the lodge and taken to the entrance gate of Kilimanjaro National Park.
- You can choose to start your Kilimanjaro private hike, join a group on Kilimanjaro, or embark on a solo hike.
- While your guide completes the registration forms, you can observe the mountain team prepare for the climb.
- Once registration is complete, your Kilimanjaro adventure will begin.
- You will soon find yourself deep within the magnificent mountain rainforest, surrounded by ancient trees, primeval ferns, lianas, lichen, and moss that carpets the ground and drapes from the trees.
- With a little luck, you may hear and even spot the beautiful black and white colobus monkeys in the treetops.
- After 5 to 6 hours of hiking, you will reach your destination for the day, the Machame Camp, located just above the tree line.
- Here, at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, you will enjoy your first dinner followed by an overnight stay in tents.
- After an early morning start, the path steepens.
- The landscape transforms into heath and moorland, providing an open view of the impressive mountain range.
- Today's stage is shorter than the previous day.
- You will arrive at the New Shira Camp by mid-afternoon.
- The camp offers a breathtaking view of the mountain.
- During sunset, the evening sun illuminates the rock face and glacier of Kibo.
- Today, you will climb approximately 800 meters.
- You will be camping at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night.
- This will allow your body to acclimatize, as a height of over 4,500 meters will be reached over the next two days.
- The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau towards the Lava Tower.
- The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape transitions to an afro-alpine desert.
- The route passes through the sweeping Barranco Valley, featuring lobelia and giant Senecio plants.
- After 6 to 7 hours, you will arrive at the most beautiful camp on the mountain?the Barranco Camp.
- Today's stretch begins with the ascent of the Barranco Wall.
- Safety is paramount, and your guides will assist you whenever necessary.
- As you follow the ridge, you can enjoy splendid views of the southern glacier of Kibo.
- In the Karanga Valley, you will have lunch.
- This will be followed by a 2 to 3 hour climb to Barafu Camp.
- Once at the camp, you can relax, have dinner, and call it an early night.
- After a cup of hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around midnight.
- By torchlight, you will climb the slopes of Kibo.
- After 5 to 7 hours of ascending in the dark, you will arrive at Stella Point (5,730 m), the crater rim of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
- Another 1 to 2 hour climb along the crater ridge will lead you to Uhuru Peak.
- Here, you will see Kilimanjaro in all its glory, enjoying the 360° view over the landscape below as the sun rises.
- You are now standing on the ?Roof of Africa.?
- The simple descent runs almost along the same route.
- Shortly before midday, you should arrive at Barafu Camp, where the porters and the cook will be waiting for you.
- After a warm meal and a well-deserved break of approximately 1 to 2 hours, you will be on your way down to Mweka Camp.
- At Mweka Camp, supper and a well-earned rest await you.
- The final leg of your amazing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew.
- A gentle 2 to 3-hour descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you.
- Your driver will take you back to the hotel.
- After a warm shower, the rest of the day is free to relax at the pool or celebrate your achievement.
- This marks the end of your Kilimanjaro private hike or group hiking tour.
Stay & Meal Details
Mount Kilimanjaro
5 nights
Camp Kilimanjaro Huts
All Meals included
5% off
Package Policies
- Mountain accommodation
- All transportation - airport pickup and drop-off included
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide and chef
- All park entrance fees
- Meals according to the itinerary
- All mentioned activities
- 18% VAT
- All government taxes included in the price
- Mineral water available all day
- Rescue fees
- Camping equipment (tent, mess table, and chairs)
- International flights (from/to home)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Tips (from 10 USD per person per day for a porter)
- Internal flights
- Tips (from 15 USD per person per day for chefs/cooks)
- Hiking and trekking equipment
- Tips (from 15 USD per person per day for mountain guides)
- Pre- and post-program accommodation for 2 nights
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6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via the Machame Route
Mount Kilimanjaro(5N)
Sold By: Nyangulo Africa Safaris
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$ 1,800
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5% off
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