Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro 6 Days Machame Route
This 14 Days Mount Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar Beach, you will climb kilimanjaro through the Machame route and then after you will flight from moshi to zanzibar
The tour starts with a pick-up at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, then a transfer to Moshi. A briefing will be conducted at the lodge.
Moshi by your guide on the day of your Climb.
Day 1 Starting Gate to Machame Camp (Route)
The 14 Days Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar begins with the drive from Arusha to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 60 minutes. The journey passes through
the village of the Machame route, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now start our 6-day Machame,
leave the park gate, and walk through the rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery.
Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue for a short distance until we reach the Camp.
Day 2 Machame Route (Camp) to Shira Camp
After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rainforest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley and walking
along a steep rocky ridge covered with heather until the ridge ends. The 6-day Machame route now turns west onto a river gorge.
Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue,
our direction changes to the southeast East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower,
we come to the second junction, which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4876m / 15,997 ft.
We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 3860m / 12,664 ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight.
Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge, passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite.
Day 4 Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall, through the Karanga Valley (lunch at 4200m / 13,779 ft),
and the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. You have completed the South Circuit,
which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
Day 5 Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue with the 6-day Machame route, our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers.
You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim.
This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (5685m / 18,652 ft), you will stop for a short
rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point,
you may encounter snow on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on
Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. It can be very cold at night at these elevations,
but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. From the summit,
we now make our descent, continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut campsite, stopping at Barafu for lunch.
You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest, and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon.
Day 6 Mweka Camp to Moshi Town
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates for hiking the 6-day Machame route. At lower elevations,
it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear
(keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi.
Finishing the first part of 14 Days Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar , then remaining the part of Zanzibar only.
Day 7 – 13 Zanzibar Beach
From Arusha, you will take an evening flight to Zanzibar
Day 14: Zanzibar and Back Home Country
Today, depending on your Flight details, you will be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your International flight
Price for 14 Days Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar (Prices in [US$]
| Route & Duration | 1-2 Pax | 3-4 Pax | 5-6 Pax | 7-8 Pax | 9-10 Pax Onwards |
| 5 Days Marangu Route | 1500 | 1458 | 1416 | 1374 | 1332 |
| 6 Days Marangu Route | 1750 | 1708 | 1666 | 1624 | 1582 |
| 6 Days Machame Route | 1750 | 1708 | 1666 | 1624 | 1582 |
| 7 Days Machame Route | 1950 | 1908 | 1866 | 1824 | 1782 |
| 7 Days Lemosho Route | 2000 | 1958 | 1916 | 1874 | 1832 |
| 8 Days Lemosho Route | 2150 | 2108 | 2066 | 2024 | 1982 |
| 5 days Rongai Route | 1500 | 1458 | 1416 | 1374 | 1332 |
| 6 Days Rongai Route | 1750 | 1708 | 1666 | 1624 | 1582 |
| 7 Days Rongai Route | 1800 | 1758 | 1716 | 1674 | 1632 |
| 5 Days Umbwe Route | 1500 | 1458 | 1416 | 1374 | 1332 |
| 6 Days Umbwe Route | 1750 | 1708 | 1666 | 1624 | 1582 |
| 6 days Shira Route | 1850 | 1080 | 1766 | 1724 | 1682 |
| 7 Days Shira Route | 2130 | 2088 | 2046 | 2004 | 1962 |
| 8 Days Northern Circuit | 2250 | 2208 | 2166 | 2124 | 2082 |
| 9 Days Northern Circuit | 2530 | 2488 | 2446 | 2404 | 2362 |
Included in the Package
- Professional Mountain Crew: English-speaking guides, porters & cook
- Park Fees: Entrance, camping/hut fees, and permits
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner during the trek
- Drinking Water: Safe and purified
- Accommodation before & after Climb: 2 nights at Maridadi Hotel (or similar) –
Website: www.maridadihotel.com
- Camping Equipment: Tents, sleeping bags & mattresses
- Transport: To & from park gates
- Safety Gear: Oxygen cylinder & first aid kit
- VAT (Value Added Tax)
Excluded from the Package
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Tips for guides, porters & cooks
- Personal trekking gear (trekking poles, gloves, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, snacks, etc.)
Safari Price Packages
| SAFARI TO THE GAME PARKS | |||||
| 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX + | SINGLE SUPPLEMENT | |
| LUXURY LODGES | $1050 | $650 | $580 | $480 | $100 |
| MID RANGE LODGES (eg, Wildlife lodge/Rhino) / MIDRANGE TENTED CAMP (eg, Pembeni, Embalakai/Katikati) | $650 | $550 | $450 | $380 | $75 |
| BASIC CAMPING | $600 | $350 | $270 | $250 | $75 |
NB: Joining the safari is $250 per person per day
Inclusions
- Transport with a qualified driver/guide in 4×4 vehicles with a viewing roof
- Lodge/camping accommodation
- Meals as outlined in the itinerary
- Camping equipment, if necessary, eg, Tent, sleeping bag, and mattress
- National Park gate fees
- All Park expenses. (including VAT)
- Bottled mineral water 1.5Ltr per person per day
Exclusions
- Optional activities
- Alcohol and soft drinks
- Tips for the driver/guide (recommended: $35 per day)
Example of Luxury Lodges/Tented
Serena Lodges, Sopa Lodges, Kilimamoja Tented Lodge, Kubukubu Tented, Ang’ata, etc.
Example of medium lodges/tents.
Wildlife Lodges, Katikati Tented, Pembeni Tented, Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp, Farm of Dream Lodge, Marera View Lodge, etc
NB: More luxurious lodges or tents ask for prices. E.g.. Kirawira tented, Four seasons extra.