Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Machame 9 Day Route

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9 days,Moshi to Moshi
Trip Code: DTM9

Stand atop the world's highest free-standing mountain, take in all the stunning scenery that Africa's highest mountain has to offer, use an extra day to acclimatize.

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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's Machame Route with local guides, cooks, porters. Additional 'acclimatization day' during ascent. All permits and fees.
  • 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners. (Allow USD40-50 for meals and drinks (including bottled water) not included.)
  • Simple hotels (2 nts), full-service alpine camping (6 nts).
  • Private minibus, trekking.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO), certified mountain guide throughout, local representative, cook, porters.
  • Small group experience; Max 12, avg 10.
Map of the route for Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Machame 9 Day Route
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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