Machame Route, Silver Level Climb (on Request)

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 30
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-33711
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, German
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  • Starts Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
  • Ends Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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  • Machame: Camps along the trek are favourably located for the smooth and gradual acclimatization transition process. On the 3rd day, Machame Route converges with Lemosho and Umbwe at Barranco camp.
The trip "Machame Route, Silver Level Climb (on Request)" starts from and ends in Kilimanjaro. It is an adventure tour that takes 8 days taking you through Kilimanjaro, Machame Camp, Barranco Camp and 8 other destinations in Tanzania. "Machame Route, Silver Level Climb (on Request)" is a guided group trip that includes accommodation, meals and others.

The second most popular option among the climbers, Machame route, also known as “the Whiskey Route”, offers a wide variety of views, landscapes and experiences. The starting point of the route, Machame Gate, is only a 20-minute drive from Aishi Machame Hotel. Located on the southern slope of Mt Kilimanjaro, Machame Gate will lead you to the top along the exciting footpath which starts at the tropical forest, then runs through all the climate zones and finishes with the Arctic desert in the summit area. All guides have "Wilderness First Responder" and "Wilderness First Aid" certificates, along with over 7 years of experience in climbing. At the end of the tour, you will receive an International certificate for a successful ascent!
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi (40km – 1hr)
  • Day 2: Machame Gate – Machame Camp (hiking 11km – 5/6hrs)
  • Day 3: Machame Camp – Shira Camp (5km – 4/5hrs) / Lava Tower – Shira Camp (acclimatization Hike 2km – 1/2hrs)
  • Day 4: Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Descent Barranco Camp (11km – 6/8hrs)
  • Day 5: Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp (hiking 11km – 8/10hrs)
  • Day 6: Ascent Uhuru Peak – Descent Millennium Camp (hiking 15km – 8/12hrs)
  • Day 7: Descent Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate (hiking 12km – 4/5hrs) – Moshi
  • Day 8: Moshi – Departure Kilimanjaro (40km – 1hr)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 2 night's hotel accommodation
  • 5 night's camp accommodation
  • Camping/hut fees
  • Modern The North Face VE-25 tents
  • Group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery and cutlery)
  • Standard Hotel Category = Aishi Machame Hotel or similar 3*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Meals
  • 3 square meals daily on the mountain
  • The menu includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; water, tea and coffee
  • Breakfasts at the hotel before and after the ascent
Transport
  • Arrival and departure shared transfer in an air-conditioning vehicle from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Transfer to the trailhead
  • Transfer to the hotel
Guide
  • Operated with English- and German-speaking professional mountain crew
  • All guides have "Wilderness First Responder" and "Wilderness First Aid" certificates, along with over 7 years of experience in climbing
Others
  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: hike from Machame Gate to Machame Camp (Day 2); hike from Machame Camp to Shira Camp (Day 3); hike from Shira Camp to Lava Tower and Descent to Barranco Camp (Day 4); Hike from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (Day 5); Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millenium Camp (Day 6); Descent from Millenium Camp to Mweka Gate (Day 7)
  • Meet & Greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Each participant will be provided with a porter (who can carry up to 15 kg of personal baggage)
  • Kilimanjaro National Park permits
  • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees
  • Oxygen systems and pulse oximeters
  • First aid kit
  • Warm and comfortable sleeping pads (2 inches thick)
  • Meeting the group at the National Park exit
  • International certificates for a successful ascent
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Visa fees
  • Domestic flights
  • International flights
  • Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the ascent)
  • Personal gear rentals
  • Tips for the mountain crew
  • Mountaineering and Flying Doctor insurance
  • Sleeping bags
  • Optional tours (if any)
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Machame Route, Silver Level Climb (on Request) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 91 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 90 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 26 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 26 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 90 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Machame Route, Silver Level Climb (on Request) 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.

Visa

For this Machame Route, Silver Level Climb (on Request) 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.

Know Before You Go

On Day 1, the check-in starts from 02:00 pm On the last day, the check-out is at 11:00 am. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee (available as an optional extra) There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour Please note that if you select the Extra Acclimatization Night, the services will be moved one day ahead On your first day at this altitude it is strongly recommended that you heed the following instructions from this point on: (1) Abstain from consuming alcohol and caffeine (2) Drink over 4 litres of bottled water daily (little by little, frequently). At night you may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization to the high altitude: because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Taking altitude into account, you may therefore start feeling sick and have a headache. Pay attention to your own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness Day 3: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness Day 4: If one or more participants feel sick, the group may refrain from passing the Lava Tower and adjust the route, following instead the road for porters. In this case, you will not reach an altitude of 4,630 meters, getting up only to a maximum of 4,400 meters Day 6: 90% of all accidents occur during descent. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed In many hotels in Tanzania, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
  • Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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