6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame Route

Price in South African Rand: 

1,650.00 US Dollar =

29,586.51 South African Rand

1 USD = 17.9312 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.0557687 USD

Itinerary:

Arrival Day

Arrive  at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) greeted by our friendly driver, transfer comfortably to your accommodation at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi town (overnight stay with breakfast).

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp (5-6 hours, 5 km)

Meet your guide and support crew for a pre-trek briefing at the hotel.

Travel to Machame Gate, the park entrance, and begin your trek through a lush rainforest.

Machame Camp offers your first night at altitude. Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol/caffeine.

Acclimatization Tip: Consider using altitude medication to ease potential altitude sickness symptoms.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (4-5 hours, 5 km)

Ascend to Shira Camp, leaving the rainforest for breathtaking Shira Plateau views.

Enjoy lunch and rest at camp before an optional acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower (400m elevation gain).

Savor a hot dinner back at camp.

Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower (6-8 hours, 11 km)

Conquer the challenging yet rewarding rise-and-fall trek to Lava Tower.

Lunch atop Lava Tower provides valuable acclimatization (4,600 meters).

Descend to Barranco Camp, where you'll be greeted by the imposing Barranco Wall.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (4-5 hours, 5 km)

Embrace an early start to avoid crowds on the Barranco Wall.

The climb is manageable, taking about an hour, with stunning Kibo Peak views.

Enjoy lunch at Karanga Camp, followed by an acclimatization hike towards Barafu Camp.

Descend back to Karanga Camp for the night.

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Uhuru Peak & Descent to Millennium Camp (7-12 hours, 15 km)

Ascend to Barafu Camp, your summit night camp.

Embark on an acclimatization climb towards Kosovo Summit Camp (4,870 meters).

Begin your summit ascent at midnight, reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), Africa's highest point.

Descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Millennium Camp.

Important Note: Be extra cautious during the descent, where loose footing can lead to injuries.

Day 6: Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate and Departure (4-5 hours, 12 km)

Enjoy breakfast before your final descent to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters).

Celebrate your incredible journey with the entire climbing crew and receive summit certificates.

Drive back to Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi town.

Included in the Prices:

• 2 Airport Transfers, to/from JRO Kilimanjaro Airport.
• 1 night accommodation at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi town on Bed and Breakfast basis, Double Occupancy
• 3 Delicious meals a day while on the mountain
• All park entrance, camp and rescue fees
• Warm water for washing to be provided every morning and evening.
• Oxygen Cylinder - only for emergency
• English Speaking Guides (Wilderness First Responder certified), cook and porters
• Staff salaries and fees
• Transport to/from national park gates
• First aid kit and pulse oximeter
• Emergency telephone between the guides and our office in Moshi town
• 3 liters of bottled drinking water to be provided on the first day of your hike, on the mountain porters will fetch water from the streams  to  be boiled and filtered for you
• Breakfast included at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi town

Excluded from the Prices:

• Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
• 2nd night at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel after the climb.
• Gratuities/Tipping your crew
• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
• Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
• International airfare & VISA
• Laundry service (available at the hotel for small price)
• Meals not noted on the itinerary
• Personal travel insurance

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