Climb Mt Kilimanjaro by Machame Route - the Most Scenic Route

Day 1: After arriving Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met and transferred to Arusha hotel for the night (a choice of hotels are available dependent on your budget preference). In the evening you will have a Mountain briefing with your guide. You will also be able to hire any equipment you require. Dinner at the hotel and then an early night! (Dinner own expense)

Day 2: Machame Gate (1634 m) to Machame Hut (2834 m)

Day 3: Machame Hut (2834 m) to Shira Hut (3749 m)

From Shira Hut, you will hike up to Lava Tower and then you cross screed slopes and a river valley before proceeding down to Barranco Camp via the Great Barranco Wall. Tonight's camp is one of the most stunning on the mountain.

Day 4: Shira Hut (3749 m) to Barranco Hut (3901 m)

Day 5: Barranco Hut (3901m) to Karanga Valley (3963 m)

Day 6: Karanga Valley (3963 m) to Barafu Hut (4,600 m)

Day 7: Barafu Camp (4,600m) to the Summit (5896 m) to Mweka Camp (3100 m)

Day 8: Mweka Hut (3100 m) to Mweka Gate (1828 m)

Day 9: Arusha (Fly Home)

After breakfast, we transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for you’re onwards travel arrangements and the transfer on this day will depend on the time of your flight.

Tour Fare 2010*

Tour fare to be paid in currency applicable to country of origin

Includes:
Park Entry fees, Rescue Fees, Camping fees, Guide & Assistant Guide and 2 Porters per client, hutted accommodation provided, 3 meals per day prepared by our chef while trekking, accommodation 2 nights at Arusha Hotel on bed & breakfast, Oxygen Cylinder, airport transfer (pick up & drop).

Excludes:
Tips: recommended 15% of the total amount paid to the team for their excellent service, Alcohol, Personal medication and toiletries. Spare batteries for Cameras and Flash Lights.
Extra Information There are different routes to climb up Kilimanjaro, i.e. Machame Route. Please contact our office for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you to our family in Africa. Just like our past clients, you will be amazed by the splendor and beauty of East Africa. Honeybadger Tours will ensure that you have a lot of fun too! Should you require any changes, details or more options, please advice accordingly

• Hike time: 7hrs
• Elevation change:+1200m
• Final elevation: 3100m

Departing from the Machame Hut, you will cross the stream and follow the path up the steep rocky ridge to a semi-circular wall of rocks, known as Picnic Rock. From here you have excellent views of Kibo€™s glaciated dome. You will cross the gorge to reach Shira campsite where you will overnight.
• Hike time: 6 hrs
• Elevation change:+915
• Final elevation: 3901m
• Hike time: 5 hrs
• Elevation change: +152m
• Final elevation: 3901m

From Shira Hut, you will hike up to Lava Tower and then you cross screed slopes and a river valley before proceeding down to Barranco Camp via the Great Barranco Wall. Tonight's camp is one of the most stunning on the mountain.
• Hike time: 3.5 hrs
• Elevation change: +62 m
• Final elevation: 3963 m

From Barranco Hut, you climb up through the edge of great Barranco Wall. It's a difficult, steep trail, but once you reach the top, the views are well worth it.
• Hike time: 3.5 hrs
• Elevation change: +637m
• Final elevation: 4,600m

Today is a shorter hike than the past few days, hiking up over steep rocky slabs to the final campsite, Barafu. You will want to get as much rest a possible before the push to the summit.
• Summit time: 7 hrs
• Elevation change: +1300
• Final elevation: 5896m
• Descent time: 5 hrs
• Elevation change: -2800m
• Final elevation: 3100m

You will start trekking early before sunrise (1-2 am) as the walk today will take 10- 12 hours. The 1,100-meter ascent to Uhuru Peak in just over 3 km will take us about 6-8 hours, as we try to reach the Uhuru Peak to watch the sunrise over the Rift Valley. After watching the sunrise, you descend down to Mweka Camp which is below the tree line.
• Descent time: 3 hrs
• Elevation change: -1250m
• Final elevation: 1828m

On your final day, we will have a short three hour hike out, walking through the lush forest. We will have lunch, and meet a vehicle at the Mweka park gate and drive back to Arusha where you will relax at Arusha Hotel for dinner and overnight stay. If you wish to carry on your Tanzanian Adventure and go on safari we can arrange this for you. Will be provided on request