Africa
Mount Kilimanjaro Adventure Vacation, 7 Days - From: $3,835
Tanzania
Trip Summary
Kilimanjaro's Machame Route uses the same trail for the summit ascent and descent. This allows each member of the party to climb as high as he or she is able before descending with one of the guides. It also eliminates the need to sleep in the summit crater, lessening the total number of nights needed for acclimatization. Machame / Barafu passes through five different environmental zones from the tropical montaine forests on the lower slopes to the barren scree of the summit. The route also traverses under the huge hanging glaciers of Kili's steep southern flanks, the most scenic area found on the mountain.
Highlights
- Viewing Africa from its tallest peak, Uhuru Peak.
- Experiencing the diverse environmental regions found on Kilimanjaro.
- Conquering Kilimanjaro!
Trip Details
Price:
| Per Person, double occupancy | From: $3,835 |
Based on low season rates with two guests traveling.
Departure Dates:
- Daily
Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Ascent / Machame Camp
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Machame Park Gate where hike begins through the Montaine Forest. The 6 hour hike will end at camp located on the upper forest edge.
Lodging: Machame Camp (Altitude 9,000')
Day 2
Above Shira Plateau
Ascend the Machame route on a 5 hour climb above the old Shira Hut. Camp is located in the upper heath zone.
Lodging: Shira Camp (Altitude 12,300')
Day 3
Great Barranco Valley
A hike of 6 hours takes you up to 14,000', just below Lava Tower before continuing on to camp in the Great Barranco Valley. Views of the Great Breach Wall are better from this camp than anywhere on the mountain.
Lodging: Barranco Camp (Altitude 13,000')
Day 4
Karanga Valley
Today's 3 hour hike climbs out of the Barranco Valley and ascends over 14,000 feet. Traverse under glaciers of the souther slopes of Kilimanjaro before descending into Karanga Valley for the night.
Lodging: Karanga Camp (Altitude 13,000')
Day 5
Barafu
As you continue the traverse from Karanga Valley, enjoy the close-up views of the mountain's Southern Glaciers. Hike for a couple more hours before beginning the 1,600 foot ascend to Barafu Hut.
Lodging: Barafu Camp (Altitude 15,500')
Day 6
Summit Day
Begin ascent to the summit (19,340') very early this morning, while it is still dark. This allows you to be near the crater rim as the morning sun is rising. Take in the view from Uhuru Peak before the long descent back to Mweka Hut.
Lodging: Mweka Camp (Altitude 10,500')
Day 7
International Flights Home
A final morning descent of 4,500 feet returns you to the road. After lunch transfer to day rooms for showers and a rest before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flights home.
Destinations
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