Machame Route is commonly known as “Whiskey” route. It’s a more technical compared to Marangu Route. Stated to be one of the most scenic route to the mountain , there is arrangement for the climbers to sleep in the tent. As the summiting date spans to 6 days , the hiking remains to be easier and the success rate remains to be fairly high. It is for physically fit people with some hiking experience. Descent is down the Mweka trail staying at the Mweka or Millenium camp the last day during hiking tour.
Arrive in Kilimanjaro and transfer to your Hotel in Moshi. Evening we will brief about the climb and review the gear you have brought to make sure nothing additional is needed.
(9,927 feet/3,026 m), 7 miles/11 Km (5 to 7 hours) We will pick you up at the hotel in Moshi after breakfast and drive about an hour to the Machame gate where the trek starts. From the Machame Park gate it’s a gentle climb up through dense rainforest to the Machame Camp.
(12,355 feet/3,766 m), 3 miles/5km (4 to 6 hours) The morning starts with a personal introduction to your trekking team. The hike is different today as the jungle gives away to zones of giant heather and moorland. If you have enough time you take a short hike to the Shira Caves after reaching camp.
(13,066 feet/3,983 m), 6 miles/10km (5 to 8 hours) Leaving Shira camp in the morning you Proceed to touch the main peak “ Kibo” and can see the magnificent beauty of he western glaciers that is vividly visible across the high altitude volcanic rocks. The trail ascends to the Lava Tower site (15000 feet / 4600m) before descending back down into Barranco Valley. Its 6 to 7 hours walking and the total ascent is only 110m total but having climbed much higher and dropped back down assists acclimatization.
(15,239 feet/4,645 m), 5 miles/9km (5 to 8 hours) The day starts with a challenging climb up the steep Barranco wall (some scrambling but not technically difficult) before dropping into the Karanga Valley where you take a break for lunch. If you decide to add an extra day it will be spent at Karanga Camp. Those on the regular itinerary will continue after lunch to Barafu Hut having hiked a total of 5 to 8 hours and ascended 650m. This is the highest camp and the push to the summit will begin at 11pm when you start getting your gear ready.
(5895 m/19340 ft) Walking Distance: 3 miles/5 km ascent + 7 miles / 12 km descent (10-16 hours) The day starts at midnight with the final push to the summit. It’s a cold and grueling six hour hike to summit rim up a steep slope. The trail is doable but steep with many switchbacks. The summit rim is reached just about sunrise and it’s a fairly level hike around the rim to Uhuru Peak the ultimate summit and highest point in Africa. Going down you will head back to Barafu Hut for a short nap and snacks before continuing down to Mweka camp (3068m / 10,065feet). One of the reasons for such a long day of trekking is to avoid problems with acclimatization and get you back down to a lower elevation quickly.
From Mweka campsite it is a 4 to 5 hours descent through the forest to Mweka gate to collect certificates and meet the vehicle. Now this is the time to drive back to Moshi and enjoy the final farewell dinner with the guides.
Depart Arusha for Ngorongoro arriving in time for lunch at Campsite. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Campsite.
Breakfast at the camp and descend to the crater floor for a full day game viewing, Picnic lunch at taken at the crater, hosts unbelievable variety of wildlife. This is an experience to treasure always. Ascend back to the campsite for dinner and overnight.
Today, after the breakfast in the campsite you need to depart from Ngorongoro to take a game drive in the legendary Serengeti National Park. A stop at Olduvai Gorge, the site for the famous archeological finds by the Leakey family would really mesmerize you. Take your. Lunch at Campsite in serengeti. Afternoon game drives inside the park. Dinner and overnight at Campsite.
Breakfast followed by morning game drive to different parts of the park. Serengeti is famous for it’s annual migration when millions of wildebeest (gnus) and zebras set off for Maasai Mara for better grazing grounds and water. Serengeti boasts of more than 35 species of plains game including the “Big Five” as well as extensive bird-life. Meals and overnight at Campsite.
Early breakfast in Serengeti and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Lunch at Campsite near the Park. The tree climbing lions and the flocking of the thousands of flamingoes would provide you an excellent opportunity of taking photographs and binding the moments for the everlasting pleasure. With 350 verities of bird species , it is a good place for the bird watchers. Your dinner and the overnight stay would be arranged at the camp site.
After breakfast, according to your flight time we will drop you at the airport or assist you in catching the shuttle to Nairobi. End of our services.
Today you will have to bid a fond farewell to Tanzania& Zanzibar. At the appropriate time you will be taken to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight. (Advice time)
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