Kilimanjaro - Machame Route
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- duration 9 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-16331
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi before pushing to the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m)
- Walk to the rim of the Shira Plateau
- Marvel at panoramic viewpoints while trekking
- Experience Arusha located at the base of Mt Meru
A popular route to the summit of Africa's highest mountain. The Machame Route is well known as the "Whiskey Route" and one of the most popular trails on Mount Kilimanjaro, fondly known as Kili. It is reported that around 50% of trekkers use this route to ascend to the highest point in Africa and for good reason. The trail, whilst challenging, also offers spectacular vistas, ascends the Barranco wall and allows good acclimatisation opportunities. From lush rainforest, the trail rises steeply towards the Shira Plateau, providing trekkers with scenic mountain views and varying landscapes. While the ascent does not require any technical climbing, the trails are demanding and a sound level of fitness are essential pre-requisites. With seven days on the mountain, there is excellent opportunity for a safe and successful climb, with a sound sense of achievement more than reward for your effort.
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Day 1 : Join Arusha
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Day 2 : Drive to Machame Gate, commence climb to Machame Camp (3000m)
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Day 3 : To Shira Two camp (3840m)
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Day 4 : Trek near Lava Tower junction (4550m)
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Day 5 : To Karanga (4000m)
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Day 6 : To Barafu campsite (4600m)
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Day 7 : Summit Uhuru Peak (5895m), then descend to Millenium Camp (3800m)
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Day 8 : Descend to Mweka, transfer to Arusha
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Day 9 : In Arusha, trip concludes
- 2 nights in 3 star hotel in Arusha on a twinshare basis
- 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners
- Experienced local mountain guides, cook and camp crew
- 6 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis
- Group camping equipment including tent (sleeping bag and mat not included - can be hired locally)
- Porters to carry personal and group equipment
- Park entrance fees valued at US$968
- Emergency oxygen
- International or domestic flights
- Arrival or departure transfers in Arusha
- Sleeping bags and mats
- Aerated and alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
- Airport and departure taxes
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Kilimanjaro - Machame Route tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 08 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 08 June 2024, a deposit of 316 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceKilimanjaro - Machame Route tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Kilimanjaro - Machame Route tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.