Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking Via Machame Route

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Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking Via Machame Route

7 Days Starting in Moshi and ending in Moshi

Visiting: Machame Camp, Shira Cave, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Uhuru Peak, Millenium Camp

Tour operator:

Afroglacier Tours

Tour code:

Hiking

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

20 - 1

Physical rating:

Medium, Moderate

Age range:

10-75

Special diets catered:

Halal, Jain, Kosher, Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans, Diet can be catered

Tour operated in:

English , German

Trip Styles:

Active, Expeditions, Walking Hiking and Trekking

Activities:

Climbing-Mountaineering, Hiking, Trekking

Private Available:

From:

$2000

$1910 Exclusive Members Discount: -$90

NB: Prices correct on 08-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Mount Kilimanjaro is one of Africa's all-time classic images. At 5895m, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. To trek Kilimanjaro is even more attractive because you can walk all the way to the summit without the need of ropes or technical climbing experience. Machame route is one of the most popular route passing through Kilimanjaro's complete range of landscape and vegetation types. Its terrain is somehow challenging but no technical equipment is necessary and it's feasible for fit trekkers of any experience level. THE TREK DAY 1: Machame gate to Machame Hut 5-7 hours, 10 km, 1200m ascent Machame Hut is at 3000m DAY 2: Machame Hut to Shira Hut 5-7 hours, 6km, 840m ascent Shira Hut is at 3700m DAY 3: Shira Hut to Barranco Hut 5-7 hours, 10km, 110m ascent Barranco Hut is at 3950m DAY 4: Barranco Hut to Karanga Hut 4-5 hours, 6km Karanga Hut is at 400m DAY 5: Karanga to Barafu Camp 3.5 hours, 3km Barafu camp is at 4600m DAY 6: Barafu Camp to Mweka Hut Via Uhuru peak 11-14 hours, 17km Mweka hut is at 3100m DAY 7: Mweka Hut to Mweka Gate 3-4 hours, 10km.

Highlights

Machame route gives you the best chance of acclimatising properly.
Machame route is the second popular route to Kilimanjaro after Marangu route
Our guides are professional qualified mountain guides that speaks English and several languages like German, French and Spanish
Our cooks can accommodate different food option or special diet like vegan, gluten free, food allergies etc. we welcome special request
Climbing gears can be rented in Moshi.

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Day 1 : Machame Gate To Machame Camp

Location: Machame Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 10km
Time: 5-7 hours
Elevation: 3000m

Day 2 : Machame Camp To Shira Cave Camp

Location: Shira Cave

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 6km
Time: 5-7 hours
Elevation:3700m

Day 3 : Shira Cave To Barranco Camp

Location: Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 10km
Time: 5-7 hours
Elevation:3950m

Day 4 : Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Location: Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 5km
Time: 3 hours
Elevation:4000m

Day 5 : Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Location: Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 3km
Time: 3 hours
Elevation: 4600m

Day 6 : Barafu Camp To Meka Camp Via Uhuru Peak

Location: Uhuru Peak

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Overnight in four season mountain tent

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 17 km
Time:11-14 hours
Elevation: Uhuru peak 5896m
Mweka Camp 3100m

Day 7 : Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

Location: Millenium Camp

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Distance: 10km
Time: 3-4 hours

What's Included

Accommodation
Airport Transfers at Destination
Fully Guided
Meals
Transport

What's Not Included

Additional Services

You will have to pay for the additional services out of our program
Insurance

We don't provide travel insurance you need to walk with your travel insurance
Optional

The option of needing a personal porter during the tour to carry your day pack during the hike.

We will charge you more $400 for personal porter.
International Travel

International travel charges are not included in the price of tour

Accommodation

Four season Tents

Mode of Transport

4*4 drive to the gate and pick up

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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

Our professional English speaking guide will accompany you on the tour.
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

yes. in every booking with us you are contributing 7% of your payment to help the needy school children in Moshi to buy school uniforms, Text books, pen, and food.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can change the date any time after you have booked but should not be 4 days before your trip.

Reviews of this operator

Moilety M

Wonderful Trip

14-Julyl-2022

It was a blissful trip. Everything was perfect, I enjoyed every minute of it. Next time I will definitely take my whole family.

From USA on Trip Addvisor

Zack Taylor

Amazing Kilimanjaro Experience

25-January-2023

We had an amazing experience climbing Kilimanjaro with Plato and Afroglacier tours. Plato was attentive to every detail, and knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. We couldn't ask for a better experience or guide. Highly recommended!

From Trip Advisor

Tamara S

Amazing Trip

24-Feb-2023

It was a wonderful experience and a great trip! I would do it again in a heartbeat!! The GUIDES were great and super nice! Definitely recommended!

From German on Trip Advisor

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