7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route Trekking
Overview
Also known as “The Whiskey Route,” Kilimanjaro Machame Route is one of the more popular routes on mount kilimanjaro, Whether you’re a well-seasoned adventurer or a first-time high altitude climber, the kilimanjaro Machame route is great for both!
Included/Exclude
- 2 Nights’ Accommodation Pre/Post Climb
- Airport transfers
- All park fees (entry, camping, forest department and rescue fees)
- Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while on the mountain
- Accommodation and facilities
- Transport to and from the gate
- Drinking water
- Oxygen cylinder and ox meter
- Tips for the team (guide, assistant guide, cook and porters)
- All personal mountain climbing gear and equipment
- Travel insurance and visa
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Flights
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Elevation Gain: 605 metres / 1,994 feet
Hiking Time: Approximately 3 to 4 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
After breakfast, you will leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects to the famous Mweka Trail. You will then continue along the rocky ridge for 1 to 2 hours before reaching Barafu Camp, which offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit from various angles. Your tents will be pitched along a narrow and rocky ridge with high winds. It’s therefore worth taking some time to familiarize yourself with your surroundings before it gets dark. Rest for the night at Barafu Camp and prepare for the upcoming hike to the summit to uhuru Peak.
Elevation Loss: 1,280 metres / 4,220 feet
Hiking time: Approximately 3 to 4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
After eating breakfast, you will begin the easiest part of your adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro via a scenic path through the forest to Mweka Gate. Successful hikers who made it to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak will be awarded their certificates at the gate. Then it’s time to drive back to your hotel to enjoy a shower, dinner and celebrations with a Kilimanjaro beer!