Tour Overview
7 Days Machame Route. The Machame route is also referred to as the whiskey route. It is considered to be more difficult. It is also more intoxicating than the Marangu (coca-cola) route. The Machame route on Mount Kilimanjaro is slightly more challenging than the other routes. The climb begins at Trek Kili.Machame Gate is in the Mt Kilimanjaro rain forest. It ascends through the forest on the south western side of the mountain. It continues until it reaches the Shira Plateau. There, you will enjoy stunning views across the Shira Plateau, Western Breach, and Kibo. From the Shira two camp, you will hike across the plateau to the Barranco wall. Then, you will follow the southern circuit path to Barafu Camp. The descent for the Machame route is via the Mweka route, this route is best done in 7 days. This tour is offered by bluechip aviation and safaris ltd.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Depart from Nairobi, cross the border to Tanzania, and trek through the forest to Machame Hut (3000m).
- Hike across valleys and ridges, reaching Shira Hut (3800m) with views of the Shira Plateau.
- Ascend towards Kibo, pass the Lava Tower, and descend to Barranco Hut (3940m) for acclimatization.
- Climb the Barranco Wall and reach Barafu Hut (4600m), preparing for summit day.
- Early morning ascent to Stella Point, then Uhuru Peak (5895m), followed by descent to Mweka Hut.
- Descend to Mweka Gate, then transfer to Arusha for a hot shower and dinner.
INCLUDE AND EXCLUDE
- Return transfers from Nairobi to Mt Kenya (private)
- All Park fees.
- All food while on the Mountain.
- Accommodation in mountain huts/ camping where applicable.
- All guiding services
- Porter support for the climb.
- Personal clothing and equipment Tips and gratuities for guides and porter (recommended to be 10 – 15% of climb costs)
- Beverages while not on the mountain
- Assist on Visa Application and processing Upon request
- International Flights upon request
DAY BY DAY
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel and drive to the Namanga border where our Tanzania counterpart will be on hand to take over the tour drive to Machame gate and walk through the forest to Machame Hut at 300m. Dinner and overnight at Machame Hut.
After breakfast cross the valley and continue along the step ridge going onto rock ridges and through heather. The route turns west into a river Gorge leading to Shira Hut at 3800m – Dinner and overnight at Shira Hut.
After breakfast continue towards Kibo, passing the junction then east towards the lava tower. You will then climb down to Barranco Hut at 3,940m shortly thereafter.
From Baranco a steep rocky climb up the Baranco walls on through to Karanga valley with a final stop at Barrafu Huf 4, 600m. Dinner and overnight at Barrafu Hut.
An early start to the summit, first to Stella point and onto Uhuru Peak at 5,895m then begin your descent via the Mweka route. Dinner and overnight at Mweaka Hut.
Continue down to Mweka Gate and meet up with your driver for the drive to Arusha where you will enjoy a steaming hot shower before dinner overnight at a hotel in Arusha.
After a well–earned rest and a hearty breakfast depart for the Namanga border where our driver will be on hand to pick you up and drop you at your hotel.
Location
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