7 Day Climbing Kilimanjaro Machame Route
OVERVIEW - 7 DAYS CLIMBING KILIMANJARO – MACHAME ROUTE
The Machame route was voted as the most beautiful climbing route in the world! This is due to the stunning views of Mount Meru, the impressive ascent along the Barranco wall and other highlights you see. The route has also well-maintained hiking trails. You can also see more of Kilimanjaro, because the Machame route takes a different route to the summit than for the descent.
The ascent via the Machame route takes a total of six days, but is also possible in seven days so that your body can acclimatize properly. We recommend this extra day as it increases your chances to reach the summit. In this case, you would take an extra day to hike from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp and day five of this route will correspond with day five and six of the Lemosho route.
HOW? FIT DO YOU NEED TO BE CLIMB KILIMANJARO
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a real challenge due to the altitude, rate of ascent and different temperatures. During an average climbing day you will walk six to seven hours per day. If you are healthy and fit it is absolutely within reach. There are many things you can do to increase your chances to reach the summit and to make sure you enjoy the trek.
- It’s important you take your time. Don’t hike too fast so your body has time to adapt and acclimatize.
- Prepare. Being in good shape also makes the climb much easier. Go hiking a few months before the climb, especially multiple day hikes are excellent training. But also running and aerobic exercise are a good preparation.
- Add an extra day. It is always difficult to predict who will be affected by altitude sickness. By adding one extra day to your climb, you will reduce this risk. Since you spread the climb over more days and your body gets more time to get used to the higher altitude. We do really advice to do this to increase the chance of making it to the top.
ITENARY (DAY TO DAY)
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport our Tanzania Specialist guide will be there waiting for you. He will will drop you off at your hotel, where you can relax from your flight.
Preparation for your climb: You will meet your guide before the beginning of your climb. He will brief you and give you details, like what to wear, what to put in your backpack and other important tips to make the climb as comfortable as possible for you
DAY 2: MACHAME GATE (1,800 M/ 5,905 FT) - MACHAME CAMP (3,000M/ 9,840 FT)
DAY 3: MACHAME CAMP (3,000M/ 9,875 FT) TO SHIRA CAMP (3,840M/ 12,600 FT)
DAY 4: SHIRA CAMP (3,840 M/ 12,600 FT) - LAVA TOWER (4630 M/ 15,190 FT) - BARRANCO CAMP (3,960M M/ 12,992 FT)
DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP (3,960 M/12,992 FT) TO BARAFU CAMP (4,640 M/15,223 FT)
DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP (4,640 M/ 15,100 FT) - UHURU PEAK (5,895 M/ 19,340 FT) TO MILLENNIUM CAMP (3,820 M/ 12,532 FT)
DAY 7: MILLENNIUM CAMP (3,820 M/ 12,532 FT) - MWEKA GATE (1,650 M/ 5,380 FT) - HOTEL
DAY 8 : FLIGHT HOME FROM KILIMANJARO (JRO) AFTER THE CLIMB
Sadly, this is the end of your holiday and the time to go home has arrived.
Enjoy your last hours in Tanzania before our driver comes to pick you up and takes you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. Still longing for more? It’s also possible to add a few days of safari or a beach holiday to your Kilimanjaro adventure!
INCLUDED COST
EXCLUDED COST
- Park Fee
- Pickup and transfer airport
- private Cook speaking fluently English
- Chairs and tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Portable Toilet
- 9 days
- Porters who carry luggages
- Private guide speaking fluently English
- Game drives
- High quality tents (including dinner-tent)
- Rescue fee
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International flights and visas - Accommodation on day of arrival and departure
- Travel insurance