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The Machame Route
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:
More difficult than the Marangu Route, the Machame Route is favoured by more
experienced climbers and alpine walkers.This route approaches the mountain from the south-west and provides climbers with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Accommodation is in Spartan tents/camps and this route is best for those with a little more climbing experience
Departure: Daily
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Price: From US$1 561.00 per person sharing
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*NOTE: Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing information
DAY 1: ARUSHA
» Transfer to your hotel
» Evening briefing and equipment check
» Arusha is the capital of the Arusha Region, located in the north of Tanzania. It has a population of 270,485 (2002 census). This city is located on a plateau in the Great Rift Valley amidst the Serengeti Plain, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, and Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
» Bed and English breakfast
» Accommodation: Impala Hotel / Springlands Hotel
DAY 2: ASCENT TO 3,000M
» Drive to the mountain
» Trek through banana and coffee farms, before crossing the beautiful rainforest and heathland
» 4-5 hours' walking
» All Meals
» Accommodation: Machame Camp, Mt. Kilimanjaro
DAY 3: ASCENT TO 3,720M
» Steep morning climb, with some of the most magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and Kibo Peak
» 4-6 hours' walking
» All Meals
» Accommodation: Shira Cave, Mt. Kilimanjaro
DAY 4: ASCENT TO 3,900M
» Trek across the lava ridges of the glacier
» 5-7 hours' walking
» All Meals
» Accommodation: Great Barranco Valley Camp, Mt. Kilimanjaro
DAY 5: ASCENT TO 4,600M
» Steep morning climb with superb views of the ice-fields
» 6-8 hours' walking
» All Meals
» Accommodation: Barafu Camp, Mt. Kilimanjaro
DAY 6: SUMMIT AT 5,896M AND DESCEND
» Depart during the early hours for Stella Point, before the final trek to Gilman's and Uhuru Peak
» 11-15 hours' walking
» All Meals
» Accommodation: Mweka Forest Camp, Mt. Kilimanjaro
DAY 7: ARUSHA
» Easy-paced trek down to the gate
» 4-6 hours' walking
» Transfer to your hotel
» Bed and English breakfast
» Accommodation: Impala Hotel/Springlands Hotel
DAY 8: END OF SAFARI
» Morning transfer for your onward arrangements
The above The Machame Route rates are inclusive of: -
» Includes meals as above
» Includes activities as above
» The entire safari is guided and hosted by professional trained guides
» Booking Conditions
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» ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
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» SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
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