Kilimanjaro 7 Days Machame Route
$2400
per person
Kilimanjaro 7 days Machame route is highly recommended for high altitude acclimatization gain.The route is very scenic, providing hikers with incredible views and varying landscapes. Though the climbing can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain. The success rate is significantly higher when using the seven day route with an approximation of 62 km/ 37 miles from start Machame gate to the last exit Mweka gate. According to statistics from Kilimanjaro National Park approximately 50% of trekkers use the Machame Route to ascend Kilimanjaro. It is designed for physically fit people with some hiking experience, but plenty of first time trekker use the route as well and do just fine.
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Destination
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DepartureMoshi Town to Machame Gate
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Departure TimePlease be ready by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:00 AM.
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Return TimeApproximately 1:00 PM in the last day.
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Dress CodeCasual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, cold weather jacket, gloves, pants, spare clothing.
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IncludedKilimanjaro 7 Days Machame RouteAirport TransfersTransfers to and from the parkSleeping tentsSleeping MatCrew salariesCamping FacilitiesHelicopter RescueHotel AccommodationsEmergency oxygenAll TaxesPark Entry FeesClimbing GearsPersonal GuideAll meals while on tour
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Not IncludedBottled water in safari vehiclesNgorongoro Crater car supplement feeAll game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4 Safari Land CruiserTipsPersonal ExpensesMeals Not ListedPersonal Trekking EquipmentTravel insuranceVisas
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Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania and transfer to the hotel
Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO) KLM Safaris' staff will pick you up and transfer to Moshi town where you will spend the first night at Keys Hotel . Those who will arrival through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya, we will pick them and transfer by Riverside Shuttle bus to Moshi.
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Day 2: A Drive to Machame Gate
Drive to Machame Gate (1,640 meters or 5,380 ft) and Climbing to Machame Camp/Machame hut (2,850 meters or 9,350 ft)
Hiking hours: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 11 Km or 7 miles.
Zone: Rainforest
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Day 3: Climbing from Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2
Climbing from Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2 (3,810 meters or 12,500 feet)
Hiking hours: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 5 Km or 3 miles.
Zone: Low Alpine Zone
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Day 4: Climbing from Shira Camp 2 Via Lava Tower
Climbing from Shira Camp 2 Via Lava Tower (4,630 m 15, 190 ft) to Barranco Camp (3,976 meters or 13,044 feet)
Hiking hours: 8- 9 hours.
Distance: 10 Km or 6 miles.
Zone: Low alpine zone to High alpine zone.
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Day 5: Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp
Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp (3,995 meters or 13,106 feet)
Hiking hours: 4- 5 hours.
Distance: 4 Km or 2 miles.
Zone: High alpine zone
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Day 6: Climbing from Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp
Climbing from Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp (4.673 meters to 15,331 feet)
Hiking hours: 4 hours.
Distance: 4 Km or 2 miles.
Zone: High alpine zone
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Day 7: Climbing to Uhuru Peak
Climbing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters or 19,341feet) and descend to Mweka Camp (10,000ft)
Hiking hours: 4-6 hours.Distance 12 Km or 7 Miles.
Zone: Glacial zone and the all preceding zones.
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Day 8: Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters or 5,340 feet) 3 – 4 hours and distance 10 Km or 6 Miles. Transfer to the hotel for summit certificate and cerebration party. Overnight at Park View Inn.
Zone: Rainforest.
Total distance covered is: 62 Km or 37 miles.
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Day 9: Transfer to Airport
Transfer to airport or continue with a safari.
End of climb
| Number of People | Price in USD |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2,400 |
| 2 | 2,100 |
| 3 | 2,035 |
| 4 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 1,955 |
| 6 | 1,930 |
| 7 | 1,920 |
| 8 | 1,910 |
| 9 | 1,900 |
| 10 | 1,895 |