9 Day Kilimanjaro Climb -Machame Route
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 9d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Get to the roof of Africa
- 7 Days Kilimanjaro Trek
- Challenging nighttime summit bid
- Experiences Kilimanjaro climbing
- Private toilet tents & nutritionist-planned meals
Activity location
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- +255, Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Kilimanjaro Airport Road
- +255, Kilimanjaro International Airport , Arusha Region, Tanzania
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9 Day Kilimanjaro Climb -Machame Route
- 9d
- English
- Food Only
What's included, what's not
- Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
- 3 Season mountain tents & -29C Extreme Limit Sleeping Bags Double layered Sleeping Mats
- Double layered Sleeping Mats & Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate and 2- way airport transfers
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Katadyn filtered water throughout the trek
- Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the Arusha Serena Hotel (or alternative)
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the (KINAPA) & (KIATO)
- Flights
- Tips to mountain crew
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- A doctor for the group
Know before you book
- Minimum age 14 years old
What you can expect
The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favorite for Alaitol Safaris. Despite being a tough climb compared to the Marangu route, the Machame route has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. Unlike the Marangu route which is a gradual ascent,the Machame route is has steeper trails and climbers walk longer distances. This route offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain.The Machame route starts in the south west side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes at the Shira camp. The Machame route can be done in minimum 6 days but a 7 day trek is recommended so climbers are well rested and acclimatized before making the final ascent to the summit.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport by our Alaitol Safaris Team and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha.Overnight at Arusha Serena Hotel (or alternative).
Meals: Dinner Included
Day 2 : Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken:6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3 : Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)
Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 4 : Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 5 : Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 6 : Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m) Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 7 : Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m) Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Approx. time taken:12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 8 : Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m) Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 9 : Depart Tanzania Meals:Breakfast Included
Location
Activity location
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- +255, Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Kilimanjaro Airport Road
- +255, Kilimanjaro International Airport , Arusha Region, Tanzania