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6 days Machame route - Kilimanjaro Climbing
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6 Days/ 5 nights trek Machame route.

Known as the Whisky Route, this is one of the most scenic and therefore popular routes on the mountain and offers adventurous climbers stunning scenic outlooks. With paths through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland zones to late sunsets at Shira Plateau to the misty revelations of Kibo at the great Barranco Wall.
It then traverses beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Ice fields to join the Barafu Route to the summit. Because it can be done over longer periods and the incline is more manageable it has a much higher success rate of summit.

  • Duration: 6 or 7 days
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Scenery: Excellent
  • Traffic: High

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Day 0: Arrival (Pick up) Kilimanjaro international airport – Moshi.
  • Day 1: Moshi – Machame gate – Machame camp
  • Day 2: Machame camp – Shira cave camp
  • Day 3: Shira cave camp – Barranco camp
  • Day 4: Barranco camp – Karanga camp – Barafu camp
  • Day 5: Barafu camp – Uhuru Peak (summit point) – Back to Barafu to Mweka camp
  • Day 6: Mweka camp – Mweka gate – Back to Moshi
  • Day 0: Departure transfer to Kilimanjaro international airport.

  • Upon arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met with Alpine chat adventure representative and transferred for overnight accommodation at HOTEL IN MOSHI B&B. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.

    itenerary(Day By Day)

    DAY 1: MACHAME GATE - MACHAME CAMP: 10.75k /7mi | 5-6 hrs | Rainforest

    Elevation: 1811m/5942ft to 3021m/9911ft

    Altitude gained: 1210m

    Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

    DAY 2: MACHAME CAMP - SHIRA CAMP: 5.3km/3mi | 4-5hrs | Moorland

    Elevation: 3021m/9911ft to 3839m/12,595ft

    Altitude gained: 818m

    After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. Temperatures begin to drop.

    DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP - LAVA TOWER - BARRANCO CAMP: 10.75km/6mi | 5-6hrs | Semi Desert

    Elevation: 3839m/12,595ft to 3986m/13,077ft

    Altitude gained: 147m

    Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp.


    DAY 4: BARRANCO CAMP - KARANGA CAMP - BARAFU CAMP: 8.5km/5mi | 6-8hrs | Alpine Desert

    Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft

    Altitude gained: 676m

    After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. We continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp

    DAY 5: BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT: 4.86km /3mi up | 5-7hrs | - MWEKA CAMP: 13km /8mi down | 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

    Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft

    Altitude gained: 1233m

    Descent to 3106m/10,190ft

    Altitude lost: 2789m


    Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
    We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused of the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way. Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!
    After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.

    DAY 6: MWEKA CAMP - MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 9.1km/6mi |3-4hrs | Rainforest

    Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft

    Altitude lost: 1473m

    After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles.
    From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!
    Overnight HOTEL IN MOSHI B&B. before being transferred to your journey home, safari or relaxing trip to Zanzibar.




    CERTIFIED ETHICAL CLIMBING:

    As Alpine chat adventure we believe that tourism industry has an obligation and a great opportunity to protect the world’s natural habitats, cultural heritage sites and communities. We actively promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
    As a Partner for Responsible Travel, we are proud to raises public awareness to ensure proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro and assists implementing procedures that ensure fair and ethical treatment of the portersthrough fair salaries, mountain equipment, food, clothing and sleeping conditions for crew members.
    Every climb is audited to ensure crewmembers are provided proper salaries, tips, food, equipment and sleeping conditions. We think it’s pretty great and our clients do as well, check out our Trip advisor profile to see what people are saying about us.

    TREKKING COSTS:

    Standard Package.

    Price From $1,600

    Accommodation at either, Park view hotel, Chanya lodge or Bristol cottage.

    Contact us For Price details

    Incluido en el paquete de trekking:

    tripulación

  • Guía (s), guía (s) asistente (s), para 2+ personas.
  • English Speaking & Wilderness First Responder entrenado
  • Cocina, porteros, equipos, equipaje personal del cliente (15 kg por cliente)
  • La relación de porteros por cliente es de 4 a 5.
  • Equipo

  • Tienda para dormir, tamaño de 3 personas para 2 personas
  • tapete para dormir, espuma de 2 pulgadas
  • almohada
  • carpa de comedor y mesa
  • Sillas respaldadas
  • Lavar las cuencas con agua caliente cada mañana y noche
  • inodoro portátil privado con papel higiénico
  • comida y bebida

  • Tres comidas por día y merienda durante la caminata
  • Vegetariano, vegano y sin gluten a pedido
  • agua potable tratada (mínimo de 3 litros por día mientras camina con agua adicional disponible en el campamento)
  • Café y té durante la caminata
  • Salud y seguridad

  • Pulse oxímetro
  • Listas de verificación de ala de altitud
  • Kit de primeros auxilios
  • Oxígeno de emergencia
  • Preparación y tarifas

  • Tarifas del Parque Nacional Kilimanjaro e IVA.
  • Camping/Hut, rescate, conservación e impuestos
  • salarios de la tripulación de salario justo y sostenible
  • Pre-Trek-Breve con su guía
  • Alojamiento y transferencias

  • Aeropuerto de viaje de ida y vuelta entre el Aeropuerto Internacional Kilimanjaro (JRO) y Moshi
  • Transferencia de ida y vuelta entre Moshi y la puerta del parque
  • estancias en hotel en moshi pre y post-viaje (2 noches en total) en Bed & Breakfast.
  • Excluido del paquete de trekking:

  • propinas/consejos
  • equipo de trekking personal como saco de dormir y ropa
  • Bebidas favorecidas (agua, refrescos y alcohol en hoteles)
  • Alojamiento adicional o comidas resultantes de un descenso temprano
  • Visa de entrada de Tanzania
  • seguro de viaje
  • Vuelos nacionales o internacionales
  • Gastos de naturaleza personal
  • equipo de alquiler personal como postes de trekking, sacos de dormir, etc.
  • Gasto personal de dinero para recuerdos, etc.
  • Nota, las noches de alojamiento adicionales para aclimatarse son de $ 150 para un desayuno de cama con una habitación

  • Guía de propina recomendada

    La propina es habitual en el Monte Kilimanjaro para todos los miembros de su equipo de montaña. Aunque reciben un salario justo, dependen de los consejos para un total de compensación justa para el equipo (Guía, Guía asistente, cocinero y porteros) Las recomendaciones de la industria cuestan $ 20 por día para la guía, $ 15 por día a su guía de asistencia y cocinar y cocinar y 8 $ al día a cada uno de sus porteros divididos por todos en viaje.


    Para garantizar una propina justa y transparente para cada miembro de la tripulación, habrá una ceremonia de inflexión en la Oficina de Aventura de Chat Alpine después de su descenso desde la montaña. Se proporcionarán sobres para dividir sus consejos para cada miembro de la tripulación.



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    Why should you book with us?

    Alpine chat adventure focus on organizing tours with ethical and friendly approach, we are tour operator with handling experience and we deliver as per promise, safe& standard services. By supporting us as a local business all our tours benefit both local communities through fair wages and charitable outreach programs. The company also works to create employment opportunities for local porters and guides so as to eradicate poverty. You’re warmly welcome to our beautiful destination Tanzania, we assure you to make your dreams come true. TANZANIA UNFORGETABLE