8 Days – Machame Route – Basic

Machame Route – 8 Days

Two Nights In Arusha, Six Nights On The Mountain
Trip Introduction
Approaching legendary Kilimanjaro from the south-west, we take the popular Machame Route, over eight days, thus giving us good acclimatization time and every chance of reaching the summit. Lush rainforest and Alpine moorland characterise the landscape on this trek, which is challenging, make no mistake, despite the extra day. You will have a private vehicle to take you to and from the mountain Accommodation on the mountain on this ‘Basic’ category trip will be in tented camps – a true adventure.

Trip Highlights

  • Reaching the summit! Experiencing that incomparable, ‘roof of the world’ feeling
  • A more relaxed pace than other routes, but longer in time and distance. But very challenging!
  • Stunning views as you ascend.
  • Discover Shira Plateau and Barranco.
  • Climb the Lava Tower.
  • Dedicated guides, porters and cooks – a great team to help you on your way.
Trip Style
Basic

ITINERARY

DAY 1
From: JRO To: Arusha
Distance: 55Km
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 2
From: Arusha To: Machame Gate - Machame Camp
Altitude: 3000 m
Time: 5 Hrs
Meal: Full Board
DAY 3
From: Machame Camp To: Shira Cave
Altitude: 3800 m
Time: 4.5 Hrs
Meal: Full Board
DAY 4
From: Shira Cave To: Barranco Camp
Altitude: 4627 m
Time: 7 Hrs
Meal: Full Board
DAY 5
From: Barranco Camp To: Barafu Camp
Altitude: 5380 m
Time: 7 Hrs
Meal: Full Board
DAY 6
From: Barafu Camp To: Summit - Mweka Camp
Altitude: 5895 m
Time: 13 Hrs
Meal: Full Board
DAY 7
From: Mweka Camp To: Mweka Gate - Arusha
Time: 3 Hrs
Meal: Half Board
DAY 8
From: Arusha To: Airport
Distance: 55 km
Time: 1 Hr

Price For 8 Days Machame Route

January To December

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There is a single room supplement of $190 when you are on your own in the room.

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