Machame route Mount Kilimanjaro climbing, full moon dates and budget travel
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,050 ft
- Max elevation
- 19,058 ft
- TrailRank
- 26
- Min elevation
- 18,009 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 12
- Uploaded
- September 2, 2014
near Barangata, Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
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Climbing Kilimanjaro Machame route, a Kilimanjaro route with scenic beauty and high success rates. Budget travel dates booking trips are available with top quality services guaranteed. Discount travel price costs are available for 4 or more people. Send us to inquire for cheap price costs to book budget travel Kilimanjaro tours. Cheap price costs on all Kilimanjaro routes are available, inquire about for Kilimanjaro tour.
Email: info@kili-tanzanitesafaris.com
WhatsApp: +255767811095
Machame route is one of 6 Kilimanjaro climbing routes. The route is a special pathway officially established to lead to the Kilimanjaro summit. Kilimanjaro summit is at Kibo peak. Mount Kilimanjaro has 3 volcanic peaks named Shira (3962m), Mawenzi (5149m), and Kibo (5895m). Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcanic mountain and is believed one day may erupt again.
Tourists explore the volcano and Kilimanjaro's natural beauty by trekking Kilimanjaro to the summit. Travelers organize climbing Trips through Tour Operator and mountain guides lead to trek safely. Tourists can book tours by getting prices that meet their budget. Budget travel deals include a hotel on arrival and all transfers plus all fees, meals.
The routes are Machame, Rongai, Marangu, Umbwe, Lemosho, and Northern circuit.
6 days Machame route itinerary is below:
Day 1.Machame Gate (1634 m/5,363 ft) to Machame camp (2834 m/9,300 ft)
Drive to Machame gate after registration begins your climb. The first day is a nice leisurely hike through the tropical rainforest. As you pass through the rainforest, you are most likely to spot Colobus monkeys and wild birds. Have dinner and overnight at Machame Camp.
Day 2. Machame camp (2834 m/9,300 ft) to Shira camp (3749 m/12,300 ft)
From the Machame camp, you cross the stream onto its west bank and follow the path up the steep rocky ridge - crisscrossing a few times before reaching Shira camp, at the base of a semi-circular wall of rocks. Have dinner and overnight at Shira camp.
Day 3.Shira camp (3749 m/12,300 ft) to Barranco camp (3901 m/12,800 ft)
From Shira Hut, you hike to Lava Tower (15,000’) to acclimatize and then proceed down to Barranco Camp via the Great Barranco Wall. This night’s camp is one of the best on the mountain. Have dinner and overnight at Barranco camp.
Day 4.Barranco camp (3900 m/12,800 ft) to Barafu camp (4,600 m/15,091 ft)
Today is a long and tough hike than the past few days, hiking up to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit.
From Barranco Hut, you climb up through the edge of great Barranco Wall. It's a tough morning climb on a steep trail, but once you reach the top, the views are wonderful. Today is the best day to get lots of rest. Have dinner and overnight at Barafu camp.
Day 5 .Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,091 ft) to the Summit (5896 m/19,343 ft) and then to Mweka Camp (3100 m/10,170 ft)
You will start trekking early before sunrise (1-2 am), as the walk today will take 10 - 14 + hours. The 1,100-meter (3,600’) ascent in just over 3 km (1.86 miles) will take you about 6-8 hours. As you try to reach the summit t watch the sunrise over the Great Rift Valley. After watching the sunrise and taking pictures, descend down back to Barafu camp for lunch then proceed to Mweka camp. Have dinner and overnight at Mweka camp.
Day 6.Mweka camp (3100 m/10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (1828 m/6,000 ft)
On the final day, you will have a short three-hour hike out, walking through the lush forest. you meet our driver with the vehicle at the Mweka park gate to drive back to Moshi . Have overnight at the Hotel.
Kilimanjaro tours price applies to 6 days routes such as Rongai, Umbwe, Machame and Marangu.
Lemosho route needs 7 days-9 days to trek Kilimanjaro price is on request.
Email: info@kili-tanzanitesafaris.com
WhatsApp: +255767811095
Price above is for Kilimanjaro climbing package includes all services, check below:
-Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the Hotel.
- 1 Night accommodation at the Hotel (arrival day before the trek)
- Transport from Hotel in Arusha to Machame gate
- Entry Park fees
- Park accommodation fees
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner while on the Mountain
- Treated water while on the Mountain
- Professional English speaking Guide
- Porters and a Cook
- Return transfers to the Park Gate
- Camping equipment where applicable.
Optional Extra things are:
- Oximeter
- Oxygen bottle
- Chemical toilet
- Extra acclimatization day
It does not include:
- Visas
- Inoculations
- Personal climbing equipment
- Personal Travel insurance
- Tipping
- Alcohol
- Other items of personal nature
-----….. Climbing Kilimanjaro adventures need preparations like hiking gear.
A discount travel package for a group of tourists is available. A group of 4 people gets the discount price for all Kilimanjaro tours booking. Budget travel prices for backpackers and early booking are provided. Inquire now to get cheap prices for backpackers and early booking.
Email: info@kili-tanzanitesafaris.com
WhatsApp: +255767811095
Machame route is one of 6 Kilimanjaro climbing routes. The route is a special pathway officially established to lead to the Kilimanjaro summit. Kilimanjaro summit is at Kibo peak. Mount Kilimanjaro has 3 volcanic peaks named Shira (3962m), Mawenzi (5149m), and Kibo (5895m). Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcanic mountain and is believed one day may erupt again.
Tourists explore the volcano and Kilimanjaro's natural beauty by trekking Kilimanjaro to the summit. Travelers organize climbing Trips through Tour Operator and mountain guides lead to trek safely. Tourists can book tours by getting prices that meet their budget. Budget travel deals include a hotel on arrival and all transfers plus all fees, meals.
The routes are Machame, Rongai, Marangu, Umbwe, Lemosho, and Northern circuit.
6 days Machame route itinerary is below:
Day 1.Machame Gate (1634 m/5,363 ft) to Machame camp (2834 m/9,300 ft)
Drive to Machame gate after registration begins your climb. The first day is a nice leisurely hike through the tropical rainforest. As you pass through the rainforest, you are most likely to spot Colobus monkeys and wild birds. Have dinner and overnight at Machame Camp.
Day 2. Machame camp (2834 m/9,300 ft) to Shira camp (3749 m/12,300 ft)
From the Machame camp, you cross the stream onto its west bank and follow the path up the steep rocky ridge - crisscrossing a few times before reaching Shira camp, at the base of a semi-circular wall of rocks. Have dinner and overnight at Shira camp.
Day 3.Shira camp (3749 m/12,300 ft) to Barranco camp (3901 m/12,800 ft)
From Shira Hut, you hike to Lava Tower (15,000’) to acclimatize and then proceed down to Barranco Camp via the Great Barranco Wall. This night’s camp is one of the best on the mountain. Have dinner and overnight at Barranco camp.
Day 4.Barranco camp (3900 m/12,800 ft) to Barafu camp (4,600 m/15,091 ft)
Today is a long and tough hike than the past few days, hiking up to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit.
From Barranco Hut, you climb up through the edge of great Barranco Wall. It's a tough morning climb on a steep trail, but once you reach the top, the views are wonderful. Today is the best day to get lots of rest. Have dinner and overnight at Barafu camp.
Day 5 .Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,091 ft) to the Summit (5896 m/19,343 ft) and then to Mweka Camp (3100 m/10,170 ft)
You will start trekking early before sunrise (1-2 am), as the walk today will take 10 - 14 + hours. The 1,100-meter (3,600’) ascent in just over 3 km (1.86 miles) will take you about 6-8 hours. As you try to reach the summit t watch the sunrise over the Great Rift Valley. After watching the sunrise and taking pictures, descend down back to Barafu camp for lunch then proceed to Mweka camp. Have dinner and overnight at Mweka camp.
Day 6.Mweka camp (3100 m/10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (1828 m/6,000 ft)
On the final day, you will have a short three-hour hike out, walking through the lush forest. you meet our driver with the vehicle at the Mweka park gate to drive back to Moshi . Have overnight at the Hotel.
Kilimanjaro tours price applies to 6 days routes such as Rongai, Umbwe, Machame and Marangu.
Lemosho route needs 7 days-9 days to trek Kilimanjaro price is on request.
Email: info@kili-tanzanitesafaris.com
WhatsApp: +255767811095
Price above is for Kilimanjaro climbing package includes all services, check below:
-Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the Hotel.
- 1 Night accommodation at the Hotel (arrival day before the trek)
- Transport from Hotel in Arusha to Machame gate
- Entry Park fees
- Park accommodation fees
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner while on the Mountain
- Treated water while on the Mountain
- Professional English speaking Guide
- Porters and a Cook
- Return transfers to the Park Gate
- Camping equipment where applicable.
Optional Extra things are:
- Oximeter
- Oxygen bottle
- Chemical toilet
- Extra acclimatization day
It does not include:
- Visas
- Inoculations
- Personal climbing equipment
- Personal Travel insurance
- Tipping
- Alcohol
- Other items of personal nature
-----….. Climbing Kilimanjaro adventures need preparations like hiking gear.
A discount travel package for a group of tourists is available. A group of 4 people gets the discount price for all Kilimanjaro tours booking. Budget travel prices for backpackers and early booking are provided. Inquire now to get cheap prices for backpackers and early booking.
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Climbing kilimanjaro begins at lower slopes from 1200m. It is relatively easier to climb kilimanjaro whereby No technical skills needed.
Tourists can choose among all 6 kilimanjaro trails to trek Kilimanjaro.