Taking in all stunning scenery that Africa's highest mountain has to offer, Summiting to Uhuru peak at sunrise via Stella Point.
Experience the splendour of Kili with an extra day to acclimatize on your way to the summit of Africa's highest peak. Considered by many to be the most scenic path to the summit, the Machame boasts different routes to the summit and back. Known as the 'Whiskey Route', this path leads you through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through moorland to the Shira Plateau. It offers great scenery beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Icefields before summiting from the higher Barafu Camp. Camp along the route with support from local guides and porters. As a world leader in Kili treks, we'll take you to new heights in adventure!
What's Included
- Guided group trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame route with local guides, cooks, porters. Additional "acclimatization day" during ascent.
- 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners. (Allow USD40-50 for meals and drinks (including bottled water) not included.)
- Simple hotel (2 nts), full service alpine camping (6 nts).
- Private minibus, trekking by foot.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO), certified mountain guide throughout, local representative, cook, porters.
- Small group experience; Max 12, avg 10.
Places Visited
- Kilimanjaro
- Tanzania
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Day 1 Moshi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Machame Gate to Machame Camp (1B,1L,1D)
Hike lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro to Machame Camp.
Day 3 Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp (1B,1L,1D)
Hike through lower alpine moorland to Shira 2 camp. Views of Kibo Peak.
Day 4 Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp (1B,1L,1D)
Hike to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower. Fantastic views of Western Breach and Breach Wall.
Day 5 Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (1B,1L,1D)
Hike via Great Barranco Wall and the vast alpine desert of Karanga Valley.
Day 6 Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (1B,1L,1D)
Short hike as you gain altitude to prepare for your summit attempt.
Day 7 Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (1B,1L,1D)
Night hike to the Summit via Stella Point. Appreciate the beautiful sunrise before descending to Mweka Camp.
Day 8 Descent - Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi (1B,1L,1D)
Continue descent through forested lower slopes to Moshi.
Day 9 Moshi (1B)
Depart at any time.
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