6 DAYS,5 NIGHTS MT KILIMANJARO TREKKING VIA MACHAME ROUTE
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Sometimes called the Whisky Route. This is a popular route up steep paths through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira Plateau. It then traverses beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Ice fields to join the Barafu Route to the summit. An extra day could be added to the itinerary, best spent on the Shira Plateau, where you could walk to the Shira Needles. Strong groups could omit camping at Karanga River. The Mweka Route is used for the descent. Accommodation on the mountain is in tents, which the porters will pitch for you. You will need a sleeping bag, warm clothes and walking poles. This is a steep, tough trek within the limits of a fit individual used to walking in mountain areas.
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6 DAYS,5 NIGHTS MT KILIMANJARO TREKKING VIA MACHAME ROUTE
Day 1: Arusha to Kilimanjaro via Machame Gate Pick up from hotel in Arusha and drive to Machame Park Gate, for registrations formalities then start walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations the trail can be muddy and slippery, you need gaiters and trekking poles. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp. Day 2: Trek Machame Camp to Shira CampAfter break fast we leave the glades of 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. Day 3: Trek Shira Camp to Barranco Camp We continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. Our direction changes to South East towards the Lava Tower, called the Shark’s Tooth then come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier then down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. Day 4: Trek Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp Breakfast then leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall (elev 4250 m/13,900 ft), through the Karanga Valley (elev 4050 m/13,250 ft) to the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp with views of the summit in the distance. Day 5: Summit to Mweka Camp Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. Northwards and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. Stop for a short rest and may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak (highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro) and the continent of Africa, from the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain. Day 6: Mweka Camp to Arusha Breakfast then descend to Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. Our driver will be at the get to transfer you back to the hotel in Arusha to end your best hiking.
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- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start times
- 06:00
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation any time before the experience starts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 6 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation any time before the experience starts.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
From AED 10,763 per person
