7 Days, 6 nights Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour Package with price
7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour Description
The 7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour is an adventurous and challenging trekking that takes you to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. The Machame Route, also known as the "Whiskey Route," is one of the most popular and scenic routes to trek Kilimanjaro.
7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour PICTURES from our Kilimanjaro experienced clients
The 7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour typically begins with a drive from Moshi or Arusha to Machame Gate, the starting point of the trek. From there, the trekking journey takes you through a variety of landscapes, including rainforests, moorlands, and alpine deserts. Along the way, you will encounter a diverse range of flora and fauna, including unique species of plants and animals that are endemic to the area.
The Machame Route is known for its steep inclines and challenging terrain, but the stunning scenery and the sense of accomplishment you will feel upon reaching the summit make it all worth it. The Machame Route Kilimanjaro trekking days are typically long, and you will be camping overnight in designated campsites along the way.
On the 7th day, you will wake up early in the morning and make the final ascent to the summit of Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak, which stands at an elevation of 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). The views from the summit are breathtaking, and you will have a sense of awe and accomplishment upon reaching the top.
After spending some time at the summit, you will begin your descent back down to base camp. The entire trekking experience typically takes seven days, and it is a physically demanding but immensely rewarding adventure that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour Price Description
The 7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour price can vary depending on several factors such as the time of year (best season), the level of accommodation (Budget, Medium, Luxury), and the number of people in your group. Generally speaking, the cost of 7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour can range from around $1,750 to $3,000 per person.
The Machame Route is a popular and challenging route up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The tour usually includes transportation to and from the mountain, all park fees and permits, camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, and mattresses), meals, and the services of experienced guides, porters, and cooks.
Higher-priced tours may offer more comfortable accommodations, better equipment, or smaller group sizes.
7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour Itinerary
It's worth noting that the 7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour is a physically demanding and high-altitude trek. It's important to prepare appropriately, both physically and mentally for prioritizing safety and responsible Kilimanjaro trekking practices.
Here is a 7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour day-to-day Itinerary;
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7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour from Machame Gate to Machame Camp
We drive about 50 minutes from Moshi to Kilimanjaro Machame Gate. We now leave the Machame Gate and climb through the rainforest on a winding path that climbs a ridge. We continue a short distance until we reach Camp Machame.
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7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour from Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp
After breakfast we leave the rainforest clearings and continue on an uphill trail to Shira Cave Camp, crossing the small valley and hiking along a steep heather covered rocky ridge to the bottom of the ridge.
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7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour from Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
From the Shira Plateau, continue east along a ridge past the junction to Kibo Peak. As we continue, our direction changes to the southeast to the lava tower, called "Shark's Tooth". We now continue to Barranco Hut where we will rest, have dinner and spend the night.
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7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
After breakfast we leave Barranco Camp and continue up a steep ridge past the Barranco Wall to Karanga Valley Camp. This is a short acclimatization day.
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7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
After breakfast, we leave Karanga Camp and reach the turnoff that leads to the Mweka Trail and continue to Barafu Hut. Here we camp, rest, have dinner and prepare for the summit day.
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7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour from Barafu Camp to UHURU PEAK summit to Mweka Hut
Early in the morning we continue to the summit site and head northwest for climbing through dense boulders to Stella Point on the rim of Kilimanjaro's crater, take a short break at Stella Point. From Stella Point you can find snow all the way on your 1-hour climb to the top of Uhuru Peak. From the summit we now descend directly to Mweka Hut Camp and stop at Barafu for lunch.
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7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour from Mweka Camp to Moshi
After breakfast we continue the descent to Mweka gate to receive your summit certificates. Continue from the gate back to Moshi.
7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour & costs INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from your selected route
- Kilimanjaro National Park Fees
- All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain,
- Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries,
- Safety Equipment,
- Hot drinks at every meal.
7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Tour & Costs EXCLUDED
- Personal items,
- Alcoholic drinks,
- Laundry services,
- Tips for guides, porters and cook,
- Visa,
- Flight.