Ngutu Luxury Safaris

08 Days Mt Kilimanjaro - Machame Route

Tanzania

9.3 Superb

Safari at Glance

At 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world; it is one of the Seven Summits. The snow-capped peak of Africa is a dormant volcano and can be found inside the Kilimanjaro National Park of Tanzania.

The Machame route: also known as the Whisky Route is one of the most scenic and recommended routes on Kilimanjaro. This popular route with 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.

It can be done over longer periods and the incline is more manageable it has a much higher success rate of summit. Machame Gate will lead you to the top of Kilimanjaro along the exciting footpath which starts at the tropical forest, then runs through all the climate zones and finishes with the Arctic desert in the summit area.Camps along the trek are favorably located for a smooth and gradual acclimatization transition process.

Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arriving to Arusha / Moshi - Tanzania
    Arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet and greet our guide who take you to your Safari vehicle and transfer you to Arusha / Moshi town. The Journey that takes us 1:30hrs to Arusha and 45 Mins to Moshi town, arriving to your Lodge in Arusha city check-in; followed by shortly brief about the safari then dinner and overnight at Legendary Lodge
  • Day 02: MACHAME GATE – MACHAME CAMP: 10.75k /7mi | 5-6 hrs | Rainforest
    Departing from Arusha 01:45hrs 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. Machame Camp Dinner will be served at the camp and followed by overnight after long day.
  • Day 03: MACHAME CAMP – SHIRA CAMP: 5.3km/3mi | 4-5hrs | Moorland
    After a good nights 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
    On arrival you find our team already prepared your tents and meal are on the way to your table, few minutes for refreshing and relaxation then dinner will follow and overnight at Shira Camp
  • Day 04: SHIRA CAMP – LAVA TOWER – BARRANCO CAMP: 10.75km/6mi | 5-6hrs | Semi-Desert
    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 05: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP: 5.2km/3mi | 3-4hrs | Alpine Desert
    After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to 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.
    On arrival you find our team already prepared your tents and meal are on the way to your table, few minutes for refreshing and relaxation then dinner will follow and overnight at Karanga Camp
  • Day 06: HIKE KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP: 3.3km /2 mi | 3-4hrs | Alpine Desert
    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 07: SUMMIT: 4.86km /3mi up | 5-7hrs | – MWEKA CAMP: 11.5km /7.2mi down | 5-6hrs | Snow Capped Summit
    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 on 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 08: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – Arusha | 9.1km • Moshi • Fly Back Home
    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 Arusha or Moshi. Enjoy a long overdue hot shower and celebrations!! Later evening you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home. Or yu can extend with beach Holiday in Zanzibar or a short Safaris in Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater.


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What's Included

  • Luxury Accommodations
  • All Park Fees / Entries
  • Full Board Meals
  • Professional Guides & Driver
  • Tranportation & all Transfers
  • All inter-camp transfers
  • All Local Flights as per Itinerary
  • All meals
  • Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, except premium
  • Laundry
  • Two activities a day
  • Concession Fees
  • Safari Vehicle with Open Roof
  • First Aid Kit
What's Not Included

  • Extra Accommodations
  • Typical Souvenir
  • Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items
  • Visa Fees
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Staff Gratuities
  • PCR tests
  • TIPs for Guides (20 USd per day) Recommended
  • Balloon Safaris
  • Visiting Maasai Boma / Cultural Activities

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