Kilimanjaro - Machame Route, 7 Day Private

Name: Kilimanjaro - Machame route, 7 day Private
Brand: Maasai Wanderings
SKU: BM-245
Price: 2395 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

From US$ 2,395 per person

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highlights

Most challenging route on Kilimanjaro and also the most scenic route on the mountain.
High success rate of reaching to Uhuru Peak.

Kilimanjaro Machame Route with Karanga Valley acclimatisation - 7 days

Often called the "Whiskey Route" this is a scenically beautiful trail, longer and much gentler than Umbwe or the Marangu route (the "Coca Cola Route"). Our itinerary provides valuable acclimatization by having extra, but shorter walking days during the trek.

General: Accommodation is camping throughout in 3 person mountain tents shared by two people. All your equipment will be carried by vehicle or local porters, you only carry a day-pack with personal gear. When camping you will not have to participate in camp chores. We buy fresh produce locally and to ensure good standards of hygiene all food is prepared by our own staff. We can cater for special dietary requirements and there are no extra food-kitty payments.

customer reviews

5.0 - Excellent Based on 3 reviews

Kilimanjaro - Machame route

Marc McCurley From Canada At Jun 22 2015

5 - Excellent

“After climbing the Shira Route with Maasai Wanderings many years ago, I recently returned with my wife to trek the Machame Route so she could experience this great adventure. We were not disappointed. From start to finish Maasai Wanderings were great to deal with and it was good to see the folks at Maasai Wanderings were as eager to please today as they were when I first traveled with them.”

Kilimanjaro - Machame route

Elizabeth From Australia At Jun 18 2015

5 - Excellent

“My whole experience from booking my trek to the actual trek its self was very professional with Maasai Wanderings. I knew I was in good hands when I my emails were responded to quickly and I was provided a list of answers to my enquires. The guides were very friendly and professional and had great English and were able to give my information on the landscape itself and also help encourage me every step of the way. I would not have made it to the top without their encouragement and singing! My tent and mattress were comfortable and the food was also great considering were climbing a mountain. Overall I would highly recommend climbing Kili with Maasai Wanderings. You can tell that the staff are happy and well looked after by the company as they are long standing team members. ”

Kilimanjaro - Machame route

Jonathan From France At Jun 18 2015

5 - Excellent

“I was part of a group of 3 hikers wishing to climb Kilimanjaro via the Machame route in 7 days. The experience was great and landscapes so amazing. In fact it was the second time I climbed Kilimanjaro. I wanted to renew this experience because the first time the weather conditions was very cloudy the three first days and also I was not completely satisfied of the company I chose at that time.

As such, I selected Maasai Wanderings for the good reviews I had and also because it is part of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (you can have more details here: http://www.mountainexplorers.org/) that was a concern for me after my first experience. And what I can say is that I have not been disappointed, everything was perfect from the beginning to the end.

We were guided by Julius and his team that I recommend. He is a very nice guy, likable, always calm, encouraging you and giving all information required when you need it. He is adapting to you, and most of the time the first days, slowing you down to maximize a progressive acclimatization. I was interested by flowers and history of Kilimanjaro (snow cover, geology) and this guy is a big library.

Food was very good, varied and always in good quantity. It is surprising to see what the cooker is able to do in such conditions. There was a big mess tent where all meals were taken when it was not possible outside. The cooker is cooking just in front of you. The tent had also two extension rooms on each sides dedicated for staff (relaxing/sleeping). It was funny to see that despite of the altitude, the coldness etc. they were always happy, smiling, talking all time etc.

Everybody was dressed properly and adapted to the mountain conditions, even for the shoes. This is important to note because I have been very sad when I saw few other porters from other companies dressed just with a tee-shirt with holes everywhere or not descent shoes. When we reached the last camp (Barafu Hut) at around 13:00, one of the porter was sick and Julius, the guide, decided to escort him down to the gate quickly. He was back to Barafu Camp few hours before we left the camp to climb the final step and came with us! Everybody in the team successfully reached the top Uhuru Peak and of course everybody was very happy. Once again it has been an excellent trip and experience. I keep a lot of good memories.

For these reasons I recommend clearly Maasi Wanderings, for the quality of the guiding, the food, the tents, the team, all the equipments provided (and in good shape).”

Itinerary Expand All

Day 1: Drive from Arusha to the Machame Park Gate

5-6 hours Camping

From Arusha drive to the Machame Park gate, then a gentle climb up through the original montane forest, carpeted with unique "busy lizzie" flowers, begonias and ferns. First camp amongst the giant heather at 3,000 m. Ascent of 1,200 m and 5-6 hours walking.

Day 2: Trek from Machame Park Gate to Shira Cave (3,840m)

4-5 hours Camping

Emerge from the giant heather zone and hike through fine open moorland to camp by the Shira Cave at 3,840 m. Herds of eland up here (& occasional lion!) and there are fascinating geological features in the old volcanic caldera which can be viewed during a half hour optional walk in the afternoon. Ascent 840m and 4-5 hours walking.

Day 3: Trek from Shira Cave to Barranco Campsite (3,950m)

5-7 hours Camping

From Shira, climb towards the main peak Kibo, with the western glaciers clearly visible across the rugged high-altitude desert of volcanic rocks and boulders. Skirting around its base and under the imposing Western Breach, descend into the sheltered Barranco Valley for mid-way camp at 3,950 m. 5-7 hours walking and only 110 m total ascent - but having climbed higher and dropping back down assists acclimatization.

Day 4: Trek from Barranco Campsite to Karanga Valley

Camping

Up the steep Barranco Wall with some sections of very easy scrambling and drop down again to the Karanga Valley. This is a short walking day, around 3 hours, and again you climb about 300 m but drop back down again to around 4,000 m. There’s an optional further acclimatization hike in afternoon up onto the scree below the glaciers.

Day 5: Trek from Karanga Valley to Barafu Hut

4 hours Camping

Up to a new camp about 100 m above Barafu Hut perched high on a rocky bluff at 4,000 m. Fantastic views across to Mawenzi peak, and a bit less to climb tomorrow morning! This is another short walking day, about 4 hours with a 700 m height gain, and time for a good rest in the afternoon immediately before the hard summit day.

Day 6: Trek from Barafu Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Campsite

Camping

A bracing 1 AM start to climb the steep frozen scree. This is unavoidable on any route but we aim to reach Stella Point on the crater rim for sunrise - another 40 mins and you’re at the highest point on the continent, usually in warm sunshine. We return on the Mweka descent route. Walking time 7 hours and 1,300 m ascent to the summit, 5-6 hours and 2,800 m descent to our camp in a clearing amongst the giant heather at Mweka. This is a long and hard day - you’ll feel tired but absolutely ecstatic after you’ve done it.

Day 7: Trek from Mweka Campsite to Mweka Gate & back to Arusha

A 4-5 hours descent through the forest to Mweka Gate to collect our certificates and meet our vehicle. Return to Arusha, arriving early to mid afternoon.

what’s included

All transport - 4WD Land Rovers, Buses or safari vehicles
Accommodation as detailed - 3 person tents shared by two people when camping
Camping equipment (except sleeping bags and personal kit)
Services of guides and porters
All National Park entrance and camp site fees.
All food - breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals
Donations and payments to local community project

what’s excluded

International flights
Accommodation & airport transfer before or after the trek
Travel and personal accident insurance
Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines
Tips
Expenditure on personal bar bills (including all additional drinks) drinks, souvenirs, personal items
Optional excursions/activities not detailed in itinerary
Any additional services requested

Tour details

Availability Available Daily

Booking Type Instant Booking

Duration 7 days

Tour Type

guiding method Live guide/instructor

Guide Language English & tanzanian

Starts/Ends Arusha, Tanzania/Arusha, Tanzania

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No of people

Price per person

1 - 1

US$ 2,975

2 - 3

US$ 2,395

4 - 5

US$ 2,250

6 - 8

US$ 2,195

9 - 10

US$ 2,100

11 +

US$ 2,050

No of people

Price per person

1 - 1

US$ 2,975

2 - 3

US$ 2,395

4 - 5

US$ 2,250

6 - 8

US$ 2,195

9 - 10

US$ 2,100

11 +

US$ 2,050

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