Machame Route
About Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame Route (6 Days)
Machame route Successful route to mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. The Machame route, also known as the “Whiskey” route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Machame’s draw is in its scenic beauty. However, the trail is considered difficult, steep and challenging, particularly due to its shorter itinerary. Therefore this route is better suited for more adventurous folks or those with some high altitude, hiking or backpacking experience.
This Kilimanjaro trek can be organized for families, couples or solo travelers. It includes airport pick-ups and drop offs and is based on camping accommodations. It includes sleeping bags, camping gear, oxygen tanks, rescue fees, park fees, transportation to and from the park gate, three meals per day, coolers, porters, a language guide and accommodations before and after the trek in Arusha or Moshi.
ITINERARY OF 6 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE KILIMANJARO
- Arrival: Airport to Hotel
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- Pickup at the Kilimanjaro airport and transportation to the pre-reserved accommodation for breakfast. Receive a briefing from the mountain guide that day. On this day, the guide examines the climber's gear to make sure it is appropriate. The guide also determines if the customer has any unique requirements, such as dietary needs.
- After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate 7hrs to walk - Polepole to Machame Hut and dinner and overnight at Machame Hut.
- Leave Machame Hut after breakfast 7hrs to walk. Dinner and overnight at Shira Hut - Cave.
- Leave Machame Hut after breakfast 7hrs to walk. Dinner and overnight at Shira Hut - Cave. Leave Shira Hut to Lava Tower. 6hrs; Dinner and overnight at Lava Tower.
- Lava Tower to Arrow Glacial Camping site 3hrs. Dinner and overnight at Arrow Glacier.
- Arrow Glacier to the Summit. Dinner and Overnight at Mweka Hut.
- Mweka Hut to Mweka Gate - Back to Moshi.
- Customers get up, eat the complimentary breakfast, and make plans for the day. Clients who are going on a safari get picked up for the safari. Clients are driven to the Kilimanjaro airport when they fly home. Customers traveling to Zanzibar or other nearby locations receive the appropriate assistance.
Day 2 : Drive to Machame Gate
Day 3 : Move to Shira Hut
Day 4 :Overnight at Shira Hut.
Day 5 : Lava Tower to Arror Glacial Camping Site
Day 6 : Arror Glacier to the Summit
Day 7 : Back to Moshi
Day 8 :Departure
Price per Person
FROM $ 1,460 USD
--Meet and greet services
--Assistance at the airport
--Mountain guide and porters
--Transfers as specified
--All pre and post climb accommodation as mentioned
--All accommodation and meals on the mountain
--All park fees
--Hut/camp fees and rescue fees
--International flights
--Visas
--Airport tax (pay direct)
--Driver guide
--Mountain guide and porters gratuities
--Climbing gear
--If required can be hired locally
--Drinks
--Dining rooms tips
--Personal travel and baggage insurance
--Telephone bill
--laundry and any items of a personal nature
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