The Machame Route

The Machame Route

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Departure: Private and Scheduled Departure Dates.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Highlights: Mount Kilimanjar.
Safari Style: Mountain climbing from Moshi.
Rates: US$ 1625.00 per person sharing (2008)
Note: The below itinerary can be Tailor-made to suit your personal requirements.

The Machame Route Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi
- - Transfer to Springlands Hotel.
- Evening briefing and equipment check.
- Springlands Hotel.

Day 2: Ascend to 3,000 metres
- Drive to the mountain.
- Trek through banana and coffee farms, before crossing the beautiful rainforest and heathland.
- 4-5 hours’ walking.
- Machame Camp.

Day 3: Ascend to 3,720 metres
- Steep morning climb, with some of the most magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and Kibo Peak.
- 4-6 hours’ walking.
- Shira Camp.

Day 4: Ascend to 3,900 metres
- Trek across the lava ridges of the glacier.
- 5-7 hours’ walking.
- Barranco Camp.

Day 5: Ascend to 4,600 metres
- Steep morning climb with superb views of the icefields.
- 6-8 hours’ walking.
- Barafu Camp.

Day 6: Summit 5,895 metres and descend
- Depart during the early hours for Stella Point, before the final trek to Gilman’s and Uhuru Point.
- 11-15 hours’ walking.
- Mweka Forest Camp.

Day 7: Moshi
- Easy-paced trek down to the gate. 4-6 hours’ walking.
- Transfer to Springlands Hotel.
- Springlands Hotel.

Day 8: Tour ends
- Morning transfer for your onward arrangements.

 

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