Trecking Kilimanjaro

7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking
MACHAME ROUTE | KILIMANJARO | TANZANIA
Whiskey Route Through Gorgeous Landscapes
This adventure will take you through 6 days of mountain trekking up to Kilimanjaro via the Machame route, better known as the «Whiskey» route. This
route suits the more experienced mountain trekker that has been on a mountain before. You have a good physical shape and is active by heart. You
love nature and its beauty and want to explore a variety of landscape as dense rainforest, wet and slippery moorland and steep mountainsides.
Included:
• 2 Nights in Arusha
• Private waterproof and high-quality mountain tent
• Camping mattress
• Professional and experienced mountain guide
• Park & safety fees
• Healthy and nutritious meals during the whole stay.
Meals can be apadted for your dietary requirements
• Clean and purified drinking water
• Arrival and departure transfer
• Salaries and park fees for guides, porters and cook
• Mess tents with table and chairs
• Crisis management and safety procedures
• Insurance and ethical treatment of porters
• Sleeping bag
PRICE FROM NOK 15.600 / PERSON
ESTIMATED FOR A GROUP OF MINIMUM 2-6 PERSONS.
Excluded:
• Flight tickets
• Visa
• Personal expenses
• Optional safari experience after the mountain climb
• Tip
• Travel- and mountain insurance
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A 7 Days Kilimanjaro Adventure
Day 1: Arusha– Machame Camp
Distance: 10 km | Walking time: 7-8 hrs
Height: Moshi 915 meters above sea level (AMSL),
Machame Gate 1.634 AMSL, Machame Camp 2.834 AMSL.
In the morning, we depart from our base hotel at approximately 8:00 AM for the Machame village where you begin the trek. From the park entrance gate
(Machame), you will walk for about two to three hours through a dense forest of fig and rubber trees, begonia flowers, and other tropical vegetation. A stop
for picnic lunch will be made halfway to this evening’s campsite. As you continue your ascent, you will find that the tropical forest has given way to tall
grasses and giant heather. You will be walking on a ridge, to the left of which is the Semira stream, and on the right, the Weru Weru. Depending on the pace
of the climbers, arrival at Machame Camp is usually between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Your camp is set up near some old metal huts, which were once used
for shelter. This initial stage of the climb is tranquil and relatively easy. There is no point in rushing to get to the camp, as there is little to do there. Guides
tend to recommend a slow ascent, even at this point, for gradual acclimatization. Do not try to keep up with your porters, who will usually bound ahead.
Instead, take time to admire the beauty of the rainforest. Overnight: Machame Camp.
Day 2: Machame Camp – Shira Camp
Distance: 6 km | Walking time: 7 hrs
Height: Machame Camp 2.834 AMSL, Shira Camp 3.840 AMSL
On this and subsequent mornings, wake-up call is at around 6:00 AM. You will be greeted with a steaming cup of tea or coffee, and if weather permits, by a
fabulous view of Uhuru peak. Today’s trek takes you up a steep track through a savannah of tall grasses, volcanic rock, and bearded heather. You will
encounter giant groundsels as you hike through a ghostly landscape of volcanic lava, caves, and foamy streams. Lunch will be taken just below the Shira
Plateau, about three to four hours from Shira Camp. The hike to the next campsite takes approximately six hours and you should arrive between 2:00 PM
and 3:00 PM. Most climbers tend to pace themselves, walking slowly and resting about every half-hour. Overnight: Shira Camp (12,500 ft)
Day 3: Shira Camp - Barranco Camp
Distance: 5 km | Walking time: 5 hrs
Height: Shira Camp 3.840 AMSL, Barranco Camp 3.950 AMSL
The entire Shira Plateau greets you this morning with sweeping vistas across to Meru and the Shira Needles. A steady walk takes you up to the pass at Lava
Tower (15,000 ft), where you stop to have lunch. Crossing the Bastains stream, you will begin to descend towards Barranco Camp. The descent takes you
along an immense canyon called Grand Barranco. Along the way, you will see numerous waterfalls, which are fed, by streams coming from the mountain,
converging here to form the Umbwe River. Your camp is set at almost the same altitude as the night before. Today’s trek lasts for about six hours and arrival
at camp is between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. Overnight: Barranco Camp (13,000 ft)
Day 4: Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
Distance: 8 km | Walking time: 4-5 hrs
Height: Barranco camp 3900 AMSL, Karanga Valley 3963 AMSL
From Barranco camp, you climb up through the edge of the great Barranco Wall. It’s a tough morning climb on a steep trail, but once you reach the top, the
views are very rewarding. Dinner and overnight at Karanga camp. Overnight: Karanga camp
Day 5 Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
Distance: 4 km | Walking time: 2-3 hrs
Height: Karanga Valley 3963 AMSL, Barafu camp 4600 AMSL
Today is a shorter climb than the past few days, hiking up to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit. You must get lots of rest as you will
need all your energy for the climb to the roof of Africa. Dinner and overnight at Barafu camp. Overnight: Barafu camp
Day 6 Barafu Camp - Summit - Mweka Camp
Distance: 5 km up and 12 km down
Walking time: 6-7 hrs up and 7 hrs down
Height: Barafu Camp 4600 AMSL, Summit 5896 AMSL, Mweka
Camp 3100 AMSL
You will start trekking early just after midnight, as the walk today will take from 10 – 14 + hours. The 1,100-meter ascent in just over 3 km will take us about
6-8 hours, as you try to reach the summit to watch the sunrise over the Great Rift Valley. After watching the sunrise and taking enough pictures, you then
start descending down the mountain to below the tree line. Dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp. Overnight: Mweka Camp
Day 7 Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate
Distance: 10 km | Walking time: 3 hrs
Height: Mweka camp 3100 AMSL, Mweka Gate 1828 AMSL
On your final day of the journey, climbers will have a short 3 hours hike through the lush forest. Upon arrival at Mweka park gate climbers will be rewarded
with certificates attesting their success climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The driver will meet at the gate with the vehicle to drive back to Arusha.
Is this Itinerary Suitable For You?
This trip is for the nature lover, the sports enthusiast or those who love walking to the top of every hill! The itinerary will take you through a variety of
landscapes and give you possibility to observe wild animals. Are you looking for something different or would like to add other experiences to your next
journey? Please contact our sales team directly and they will make a customized trip. Check out our website kiwanotravel.com or contact
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