Although the Machame route is considered more difficult than the Marangu, it is now the most popular route to Kilimanjaro. The hiking route is longer and steeper, making it potentially preferable for people who are more accustomed to hiking. The Machame route passes along the southern ice field of the mountain before heading to the summit. Those who climb Machame can enjoy a varied and spectacular landscape.

Day 1: After your long flight, Your driver will be ready to welcome you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and take you to your hotel in Arusha to relax after your flight. Tomorrow, your adventure will begin!

Day 2: This morning we have a leisurely breakfast in our hotel before we get in the car. Around 10:00 AM, we arrive at Machame Gate (1640 meters). Our first task is to complete the registration formalities before beginning our trek. You will also enjoy meeting your mountain team: your guides, porters, and everyone who will accompany you during your climb. Today’s program includes a long walk: you will cover a total of about 1,332 meters in elevation over a distance of just under 11 km/7 miles. 

The beginning of the walk is a wide path that winds its way uphill through dense forest, with beautiful tall trees covered in green moss. As the route becomes steeper and narrower, the vegetation changes and flowers in beautiful colors appear, such as Impatiens kilimanjari and Impatiens pseudoviola, which give the landscape a number of bright colors. You can also see Kibo Peak further to the east.  height 2972m

Day 3 Distance 5 km:

It was hard work this morning, walking along a narrow path, but by lunchtime you are richly rewarded with stunning views to the south and all the way to Kibo. There is no better place for lunch.After an early start around 8:30 AM, we expect to reach our camp around 2:00 PM. By that time, we will have encountered for the first time the lobelias of the heathland and the distinctive dark obsidian rock of the Shira Plateau. From the Shira Caves, you will have time to marvel at several beautiful natural phenomena, such as the so-called 'Shira Cathedral', Klute Peak, and Mount Meru Height  3804 m

Day 4 Hiking distance 10 km :

Today's stage is considerably different in character from yesterday's, with a much longer trek. Of course, we start at 3804 meters, but although we cover almost 10 km/6 miles, by the time we reach Barranco Camp around 4:00 PM, we will have a modest elevation gain of 146 meters. During our walk, however, we climb to the foot of the Lava Tower, which is at an altitude of 4630 meters, before descending again for our overnight stay. Although this may seem somewhat wasteful, it greatly aids the crucial process of acclimatization at altitude.

The vegetation is initially sparse, with only a few hardy lichens to admire. You climb to the Lava Towers and have your picnic lunch at 1:00 PM. After passing the highest point of the day, the Lava Towers, we descend to the camp. Once there, you can enjoy the view of the southern slope of Kibo and the Heim Glacier. In the evening, during dinner, you can share your experiences with others. Height 4630m

Day 5 Hiking distance 10 km:

Today's trek begins differently: a challenging climb along the nearly vertical wall of the Barranco Wall. At the top, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Heim Glacier before we gradually descend into the gorge below and the cold, beautiful Karanga Valley.
We then continue climbing via a steep series of zigzags until we reach Karanga Camp, where we have lunch. After leaving Karanga, today's stage steadily ascends through a barren, rocky landscape, with glaciers visible in the distance to your left. At the top of the climb, the landscape remains bleak as you descend into a valley and see another glacier for the first time, the Rebmann. At the end of this valley lies today's destination, Barafu Camp, which you reach after a short, steep climb and a walk. Height 4556m

Day 6 Hiking distance 17 km

If there's one thing certain on Kilimanjaro, it's that the 'summit day' will be the hardest! But although enormously challenging, hopefully combined with the amazing feeling of accomplishment that you've reached: the summit of Kilimanjaro! We get up at 11:00 PM and have tea and cookies before departing at midnight.

Our goal is to reach the summit (5,895 meters)  and of course we will celebrate it exuberantly , take precious photos, and enjoy this unique experience. After the summit (5,895 meters), we return to Barafu (4,556 meters), where we rest for a few hours, have brunch, and depart again at 1:30 PM to continue descending to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters), where we will spend the night. It was tough, but we reached our goal! Height 5895m

Day 7 Hiking distance 10 km:

Although we still have 9 km to walk, we leave calmly and descend to the Mweka Gate, which is situated at an altitude of 1640 meters. There, around noon, you will receive a hot lunch and be awarded your well-deserved certificate.Your car will be ready to take you back to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax – or, if you still have energy left, celebrate!

Day 8:

After a good night's sleep in your hotel, breakfast is ready for you. Your check-out will take place at the indicated time of 10:00 AM.

If you have booked a transfer to the airport, you will be picked up from your hotel and dropped off at the airport. Of course, you can extend your trip with another unforgettable experience, such as a safari or wonderful days in Zanzibar. We would be happy to provide you with more information about this.

Included:

*Accommodation: 2 nights in lodges in Arusha, 5 nights in various camps

*Airport transfers (JRO – Kilimanjaro International Airports)

*Dedicated, expert mountain guides, mountain cooks, and porters

*Boiled water on the mountain

*Pulse oximeters 

*Access to Mount Kilimanjaro – Park and camping fees

*Camping equipment: Sleeping tents, Dining tents, Sleeping mats, Kitchen utensils, Tables and Chairs

*Breakfast, picnic lunchbox, and dinner

*certificate

Not included:

*Travel insurance

*Visa fees

*All types of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages

*Medical insurance

*Tips

*Flights tickets

*Personal items: Technical equipment, technical clothing, shoes, gloves, accessories, laundry, toiletries

Price: $2695,- per person

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