6 Days Kilimanjaro trekking via Machame Route + 2 nights hotel stay
Overview
Machame Route gives a diverse landscape and fantastic views offers a unique experience to test your will power, fitness finesse, and mental strength. The route takes you through lush rain-forest, where colobus monkeys roam, into heath and moorland, with its many ferns and ericas, until finally reaching the icy caps of the mountain top. Varying altitudes, as well as a little help from lady luck, offer a good environment for acclimatization, enhancing your chances of reaching the summit. Overnights on these routes are in the tents.
Detailes Itenerary
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Detailes Itenerary
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Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet Kiliholidays representative, and transfer to Weru Weru River lodge (https://www.weruweruriverlodge.com/ ). The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐: ๐๐ก๐๐๐ค-๐ข๐ง ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ญ ๐:๐๐ ๐๐.
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A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the lodge in the morning in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park’sย entrance: Machame Gate (1,800 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking up to Machame Camp (3,010 m). The trekking route includes passage through the rainforest (where tropical showers are highly probable), so we recommend you take not only spare clothes, but also your raincoats. This will be your first day at this altitude, so it is strongly recommended you heed the following instructions from this point on: Abstain from consuming alcohol and caffeine Drink over 4 liters of bottled water daily (little by little, frequently) Take a Diamox pill to help alleviate symptoms of altitude sickness. Most mountain climbers take Diamox in the morning, before they start their ascent, in order to reduce discomfort associated with altitude sickness. We recommend you consult your doctor prior to the trip in case of potential allergies. At night you may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization to the high altitude: because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Taking altitude into account, you may therefore start feeling sick and have a headache. Pay attention to your own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness. ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: 1,800 m to 3,010 m ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: 5-6 hours ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: 5 km ๐๐๐
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๐๐๐๐๐๐: Medium ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Rainforest
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After breakfast you will start trekking up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp (3,845 m). On this day you will emerge from the rainforest and for the first time be able to see stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you. Physically speaking, the trekking is not very difficult, but you may feel the changes in altitude, so pay attention to your body and remember that choosing the proper pace is extremely important for good trekking. When you reach the camp, you will have lunch and some rest, after which the group will go on an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp with a 300-meter gain in altitude. Back down at Shira Camp you will be served a hot dinner. Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness. ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ก๐ข๐ค๐: ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Shira Camp (3,845 m) โ Destination point en route to Lava Tower (4,120 m) ๐๐ข๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐: 2 km ๐๐ข๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐: 1โ2 hours ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: 3,010 m to 3,845 m ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: 5 km ๐๐๐
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๐๐๐๐๐๐: Low ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Moorland
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After breakfast you will leave Shira Camp (3,845 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1โ2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don’t worry: it features a very simple hiking trail. Note: If one or more participants feel sick, the group may refrain from passing the Lava Tower and adjust the route, following instead the road for porters. In this case you will not reach an altitude of 4,630 meters, getting up only to a maximum of 4,400 meters. ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: 3,845 m to 4,630 m ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:6-8 hours ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: 11 km ๐๐๐
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๐๐๐๐๐๐: Medium ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Moorlandย ย
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Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don’t worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours you will have to complete ascend to Barafu Camp (4,640 m) where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting. ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: 3,960 m to 4,640 m ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:8-10 hours ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: 11 km ๐๐๐
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๐๐๐๐๐๐: high ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Alpine desert
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Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m). ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ Note: Donโt forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: 4,640 m to 5,895 m 5,895 m to 3,820 m ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:8-12 hours ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: 15 km ๐๐๐
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๐๐๐๐๐๐: high ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Arctic
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The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the parkโs exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the ๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐จ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ. ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ; ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: 3,820 m to 1,640 m ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐:4-5 hours ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: 12 km ๐๐๐
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๐๐๐๐๐๐: low ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Rainforest
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Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport. ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee
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Transfers:
- Pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport;
- Transfer to the trailhead โ entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park;
- Pick-up at the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park and transfer to the hotel;
๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐จ:
- All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fee, rescue fee and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority).
๐ผ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ค๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ:
- One night at 3* hotel (Weru Weru River Lodge or Similar) before the expedition and one night after; The hotels have everything for your comfortable stay โ caring staff, nice rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool);
- Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern comfortable 4-season North Face VE-25 tents).
๐๐ก๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ๐: All accommodation is on sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer). ๐๐๐๐ก๐จ:
- Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike
- All meals on the hike. Our Kilimanjaro diet includes energy-rich and highly nutritious meals prepared by our professional high-altitude cooks. A typical diet on Kilimanjaro includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; vegetarian/gluten- free/halal options are available at no extra cost;
- All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water).
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- 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats;
- All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery);
- Oxygen cylinders and oximeters;
- Complete medical kits.
- Climbing crew:
- Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. All our guides have 10+years of successful mountaineering experience;
- Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.).
Excluded
- Airline tickets;
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
- Personal gear rentals;
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