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Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Machame Route

8 days/7 nights

Guided Small Group Trekking Tour
Guide Price €2,399 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

Take on the most scenic route to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, aka the Roof of Africa. Led by an experienced guide and a team of local porters, traverse magnificent forests filled with exotic birds, emerge onto high-alpine deserts with amazing ice field views, and hike the final rocky stretch through the night until your effort is rewarded with the golden sunrise from Uhuru peak.

Highlights:
  • Conquer Africa's highest peak
  • Witness the curvature of the earth
  • Trek past verdant forests and silent glaciers
  • Watch sunrise from Uhuru Peak
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Itinerary

Day 1  Moshi      
Arrive in Moshi and meet your tour leader and fellow trekkers.      

Day 2  Moshi to Machame Camp      
Today’s the day to start your trek! Transfer to Machame Gate and begin hiking through the forested slopes of the mountain to your campsite. It’s a long but gradual ascent.      

Day 3  Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Start today with a steep ascent to the edge of the forest and after climbing a ridge, rest your legs. Enjoy the view from Shira Cathedral before reaching tonight’s camp.  

Day 4  Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp      
Take your time walking through rocky terrain to the Lava Tower at 4,600m altitude. The air is thin at this altitude so continue slowly and admire the landscape around you. Then descend over 600m to Barranco Valley for the amazing views that surround you.      

Day 5  Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
The Great Barranco Wall can look quite intimidating and this morning you’re going to climb it! The route is a steady incline though as you pass below the Helm Glacier en route to camp. On your arrival, rest up and prepare for the summit tomorrow morning.      

Day 6  Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp
It’s a very early start so put your headtorch on before starting the summit attempt. This is where the benefit of a group really comes in handy as each of you wills the other on with the promise on watching the sunset from the roof of Africa. Take your time to admire the view and bask in your achievement before descending to Mweka Camp.      

Day 7  Mweka Camp to Moshi    
Breathe in the extra air at the lower altitude as you descend all the way to Mweka Gate. Transfer back to Moshi by road where a hot shower awaits!      

Day 8  Moshi    
After breakfast your tour comes to an end.

Departs: Selected departures Mar - Dec

Price & Inclusions

Guide Price €2,399 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

Inclusions
  • 2 nights simple hotels & 5 nights full service alpine camping
  • Local guides and porters provide trek support
  • Journey by private minibus & trekking
  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners
Not Included
  • International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/03/2023 to 31/12/2024. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.
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