Name: East Africa Travel Company
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Duration

7 Days 6 Nights

Tour Type

Adventure Tour

Group Size

1- 10 People

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2 People

Mount Kilimanjaro

Machame Route 7 Days | East Africa Travel Company

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Machame Route 7 Days The treks begin on the southwest of Mount Kilimanjaro at Machame gate. Machame Route Kilimanjaro route takes six days minimum to complete, though Machame Route 7 is often really helpful.

Machame route 7 Days

The Machame Route 7 Days, also known as the “Whiskey” route, is a six or seven-day camping route and is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro.

Mt Kilimanjaro – Machame Route 7 Days

There are six established routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai and Umbwe.

The Marangu, Machame, and Umbwe route all approach from the south of the mountain. The Lemosho and Shira routes approach from the west.

The Rongai route approaches from the north near Kenya. All routes except Marangu and Rongai descend via Mweka.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via The Machame Route

The Machame Route 7 Days, also known as the Whisky Route is one of the most scenic and recommended routes on Kilimanjaro.

This popular route with paths through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira Plateau.

It then traverses beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Ice fields to join the Barafu Route to the summit. Because it can be done over longer periods and the incline is more manageable it has a much higher success rate of summit.

Duration: 6 or 7 days
Difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Excellent
Traffic: High

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred for overnight accommodation at QWine Hotel B&B.

Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.

1 PAX	2 PAX	3 PAX	4 PAX
1520	1400	1360 P.P	1350 P.P

Destination	Mt Kilimanjaro
Arrival	Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Departure Time	Yes Require

Included	Specialized Tour Guide Private Transport Entrance Fees Box Lunch, Water, Dinner and Snacks
Excluded	Additional Services Insurance Drink Tickets
Travel With Bus

Details

10.75K /7MI | 5-6 HRS | RAINFOREST Elevation: 1811m/5942ft to 3021m/9911ft Altitude gained: 1210m

Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead. Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

5.3KM/3MI | 4-5HRS | MOORLAND Elevation: 3021m/9911ft to 3839m/12,595ft Altitude gained: 818m

After a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rainforest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge.

The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. Temperatures begin to drop.

10.75KM/6MI | 5-6HRS | SEMI-DESERT Elevation: 3839m/12,595ft to 3986m/13,077ft Altitude gained: 147m

Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization.

From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elevation. 4650m/15,250ft).

Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend overnight at Barranco Camp.

5.2KM/3MI | 3-4HRS | ALPINE DESERT Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft Altitude gained: 48m

After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. Overnight at Karanga Camp.

3.3KM /2 MI | 3-4HRS | ALPINE DESERT Elevation: 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft Altitude gained: 628m

We continue up toward Barafu Camp and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles.

An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.

11.5KM /7.2MI DOWN | 5-6HRS | GLACIERS, SNOW CAPPED SUMMIT Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft Altitude gained: 1233m Descent to 3106m/10,190ft Altitude lost: 2789m

Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead.

With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here.

Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way. Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment.

We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain.

Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.

DAY 7: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 9.1KM/6MI |3-4HRS | RAINFOREST Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft Altitude lost: 1473m

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates.

As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!! Overnight Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel 4 stars B&B. before being transferred to your journey home, safari or a relaxing trip to Zanzibar.

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Airport Transfer

Daytrip

Mount Kilimanjaro

Safari

Tanzania

Machame Route 7 Days | East Africa Travel Company

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Machame Route 7 Days | East Africa Travel Company

Machame route 7 Days

Mt Kilimanjaro – Machame Route 7 Days

Details

10.75K /7MI | 5-6 HRS | RAINFOREST Elevation: 1811m/5942ft to 3021m/9911ft Altitude gained: 1210m

5.3KM/3MI | 4-5HRS | MOORLAND Elevation: 3021m/9911ft to 3839m/12,595ft Altitude gained: 818m

10.75KM/6MI | 5-6HRS | SEMI-DESERT Elevation: 3839m/12,595ft to 3986m/13,077ft Altitude gained: 147m

5.2KM/3MI | 3-4HRS | ALPINE DESERT Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft Altitude gained: 48m

3.3KM /2 MI | 3-4HRS | ALPINE DESERT Elevation: 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft Altitude gained: 628m

11.5KM /7.2MI DOWN | 5-6HRS | GLACIERS, SNOW CAPPED SUMMIT Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft Altitude gained: 1233m Descent to 3106m/10,190ft Altitude lost: 2789m

DAY 7: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 9.1KM/6MI |3-4HRS | RAINFOREST Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft Altitude lost: 1473m

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