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Trekking Machame Route

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Overview

Machame Route or the “whiskey route” is one of the most popular routes due to its picturesque views and varied landscapes. However, climbing through Machame Route is a bit difficult as compared to the Marangu route. Even though the walk on the Machame route is steeper and longer, still the success rate is higher than on the Marangu route.

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Tour Itinerary

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Lucky Safari Tanzania! Our expertly curated itineraries take you through breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and rich cultural experiences. From thrilling game drives in Serengeti and Ngorongoro to scenic hikes on Mount Kilimanjaro and relaxing moments in Zanzibar, we ensure a seamless and memorable safari. Whether it's a short getaway or an extended exploration, our customized tours cater to your preferences, promising an authentic and immersive Tanzanian experience.

After breakfast, you will be picked up at the lodge and taken to the entrance gate of Kilimanjaro National Park. While your guide is busy with the registration forms, you can watch the mountain team prepare for the climb and once this is all done, your Kilimanjaro adventure will begin. In no time you will be deep within the magnificent mountain rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana, lichen, and moss that carpets the ground and drapes from the trees. You will hear and with a little luck, even spot the beautiful black and white colobus monkeys in the treetops. After 5 to 6 hours, you will reach today’s destination – the Machame Camp which is situated just above the tree line. Here, at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro, you will have your first dinner followed by an overnight stay in tents.
After breakfast you will be picked up at the lodge and taken to the entrance gate of Kilimanjaro National Park. While your guide is busy with the registration forms, you can watch the mountain team prepare for the climb and once this is all done, your Kilimanjaro adventure will begin. In no time you will be deep within the magnificent mountain rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana, lichen and moss that carpets the ground and drapes from the trees. You will hear and with a little luck, even spot the beautiful black and white colobus monkeys in the treetops. After 5 to 6 hours, you will reach today’s destination – the Machame Camp which is situated just above the tree line. Here, at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro, you will have your first dinner followed by an overnight stay in tents.
After an early morning start, the path steepens. The landscape changes into heath and moorland and the open landscape allows you to see the impressive mountain range. Today’s stage is shorter than the previous day and you will arrive at the New Shira Camp by mid-afternoon. The camp has a breath-taking view of the mountain and during sunset, the evening sun lights the rock face and glacier of Kibo.
Today you will climb about 800 m but you will be camping at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatize as a height of over 4,500 m will be reached over the next two days. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower. The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to an afro-alpine desert. The route passes through the sweeping Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant Senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours, you will arrive at the most beautiful camp on the mountain – the Barranco Camp.
The Barranco wall also well known as breakfast wall just because you will ascend through it right after breakfast. Considerad the steepest part of the entire route, awaits you after breakfast. Without any technical climbing needed but for some parts you will need your hands for a better grip and to pull yourself up. Your guide will always be beside and give you a hand if necessary. After you have pulled yourself around the Kissing Rock you will make your way along the mountain ridge and through the Karanga Valley. You will pass the last water spot as you finally reach Karanga Camp. After a well-deserved meal, it is time for bed and charg for tomorrow.
Hike about 3-5 slowly to Barafu Camp. The landscape is very dry and the ground cracks like glass under your boots. As you make your way through the afro-alpine dessert to the rocky Barafu Camp, a sense of excitement sweeps over you as your final stretch is only a few hours away. The Barafu Camp with its rocky scenery allows for a stunning view of Mawenzi Peak and the summit path ahead. After an early dinner and last-minute preparation for tomorrow, you will go to bed before your wake- up call to start your summit ascent around 11:00 PM or midnight.
Summit day. After a cup of hot tea and a light snack, the summit climb begins at around midnight. With your head lamp full loaded will brightening our climb. After 5 to 7 hours of ascending in the dark, you will arrive at Stella Point (5,730 m), the crater rim of Mt Kilimanjaro. Another 1 to 2 hours climb along the crater ridge will lead us to the summit Uhuru Peak. Here you will see Kilimanjaro 360° view over the landscape below as the sun rises. You are now standing on the “Roof of Africa”. How does it feels? The simple descent runs almost along the same route and shortly before midday, you should arrive at Barafu Camp, where the porters and the cook will be waiting for
After a long sleepy morning followed by heavy breakfast and a traditional ceremony from our private mountain crew, we will start our final descent to Mweka Gate. Another 2 -3 hours descent in Kilimanjaro rain forestbwhere the endemic Impatiens Kilimanjaro flower grows. Reaching Mweka Gate you will be greeted by our transfer driver, who will drive us to the hotel. Now its time again to take a long shower enjoying a drink and thinking of your next adventure
This day left for your next destination. If you have safari, then might be used to beginning your safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.


Day

Arrive in Tanzania

After breakfast, you will be picked up at the lodge and taken to the entrance gate of Kilimanjaro National Park. While your guide is busy with the registration forms, you can watch the mountain team prepare for the climb and once this is all done, your Kilimanjaro adventure will begin. In no time you will be deep within the magnificent mountain rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana, lichen, and moss that carpets the ground and drapes from the trees. You will hear and with a little luck, even spot the beautiful black and white colobus monkeys in the treetops. After 5 to 6 hours, you will reach today’s destination – the Machame Camp which is situated just above the tree line. Here, at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro, you will have your first dinner followed by an overnight stay in tents.

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/Lodge
BB

Distance

01

Day

Machame Route-Machame camp

After breakfast you will be picked up at the lodge and taken to the entrance gate of Kilimanjaro National Park. While your guide is busy with the registration forms, you can watch the mountain team prepare for the climb and once this is all done, your Kilimanjaro adventure will begin. In no time you will be deep within the magnificent mountain rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana, lichen and moss that carpets the ground and drapes from the trees. You will hear and with a little luck, even spot the beautiful black and white colobus monkeys in the treetops. After 5 to 6 hours, you will reach today’s destination – the Machame Camp which is situated just above the tree line. Here, at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro, you will have your first dinner followed by an overnight stay in tents.

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/Lodge
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

5 to 6 hours
3010m

02

Day

Machame camp(3010m)-New shira camp

After an early morning start, the path steepens. The landscape changes into heath and moorland and the open landscape allows you to see the impressive mountain range. Today’s stage is shorter than the previous day and you will arrive at the New Shira Camp by mid-afternoon. The camp has a breath-taking view of the mountain and during sunset, the evening sun lights the rock face and glacier of Kibo.

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/Logde
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

3845m

03

Day

New Shira camp-Lava Tower--Barranco Camp

Today you will climb about 800 m but you will be camping at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatize as a height of over 4,500 m will be reached over the next two days. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower. The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to an afro-alpine desert. The route passes through the sweeping Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant Senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours, you will arrive at the most beautiful camp on the mountain – the Barranco Camp.

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/Lodge
Breakfasr | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

6 to 7 hours
4640m-3960m

04

Day

Baranco Camp 3,950 M – Karanga Camp 4025 M

The Barranco wall also well known as breakfast wall just because you will ascend through it right after breakfast. Considerad the steepest part of the entire route, awaits you after breakfast. Without any technical climbing needed but for some parts you will need your hands for a better grip and to pull yourself up. Your guide will always be beside and give you a hand if necessary. After you have pulled yourself around the Kissing Rock you will make your way along the mountain ridge and through the Karanga Valley. You will pass the last water spot as you finally reach Karanga Camp. After a well-deserved meal, it is time for bed and charg for tomorrow.

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/Lodge
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

3,950 M-3,950 M

05

Day

Karanga Camp 4,025 M – Barafu Base Camp 4,640 M

Hike about 3-5 slowly to Barafu Camp. The landscape is very dry and the ground cracks like glass under your boots. As you make your way through the afro-alpine dessert to the rocky Barafu Camp, a sense of excitement sweeps over you as your final stretch is only a few hours away. The Barafu Camp with its rocky scenery allows for a stunning view of Mawenzi Peak and the summit path ahead. After an early dinner and last-minute preparation for tomorrow, you will go to bed before your wake- up call to start your summit ascent around 11:00 PM or midnight.

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/Lodge
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

11:00 PM
4,025 M –4,640 M

06

Day

Barafu Camp 4,640 M -Summit 5,895 M – Mweka Camp 3,080 M

Summit day. After a cup of hot tea and a light snack, the summit climb begins at around midnight. With your head lamp full loaded will brightening our climb. After 5 to 7 hours of ascending in the dark, you will arrive at Stella Point (5,730 m), the crater rim of Mt Kilimanjaro. Another 1 to 2 hours climb along the crater ridge will lead us to the summit Uhuru Peak. Here you will see Kilimanjaro 360° view over the landscape below as the sun rises. You are now standing on the “Roof of Africa”. How does it feels? The simple descent runs almost along the same route and shortly before midday, you should arrive at Barafu Camp, where the porters and the cook will be waiting for

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/Lodge
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

5 to 7 hours
4,640 M-5,895 M-- 3,080 M

07

Day

Mweka Camp 3,080 M- Mweka Gate

After a long sleepy morning followed by heavy breakfast and a traditional ceremony from our private mountain crew, we will start our final descent to Mweka Gate. Another 2 -3 hours descent in Kilimanjaro rain forestbwhere the endemic Impatiens Kilimanjaro flower grows. Reaching Mweka Gate you will be greeted by our transfer driver, who will drive us to the hotel. Now its time again to take a long shower enjoying a drink and thinking of your next adventure

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/Lodge
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

2-3 hours
3,080 M


Day

Depart Tanzania

This day left for your next destination. If you have safari, then might be used to beginning your safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/Lodge
BB

Distance

Includes and Excludes

Price Includes:

Pick up from Airport the day of Arrival and drop o6 on departure day
Two nights hotel BB. Before and after climbing
All entry and Park fees
Rescue fees
Salary to crew members. Guides, porters and cook
Camping equipment’s. Tents, tables, and chairs
3 meals a day plus drinking water
Private Guide, English and Swedish speaking
Oxygen cylinders
Well-equipped medical kit

Not Included:

International Flights
Visa
Travel insurance
Tips to the climbing crew
INCLUDES
EXCLUDES
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