Trekking Overview:

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The Machame route, known for its stunning scenery and relatively high success rate, is a popular choice for those aiming to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. Over 6 days, this journey takes you through lush rainforests, alpine deserts, and rocky ridges, culminating in a rewarding summit at Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), the highest point in Africa.

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Trekking Itinerary

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Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro (JRO) Airport - Moshi

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Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to your hotel in Moshi, and attend a pre-climb briefing with your trekking company. Complete a final gear check and preparation for the climb.

• Accommodation: Hotel or Lodge in Moshi

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Day 1: Machame Gate - Machame Camp

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Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

• Accommodation: Machame Camp

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Day 2: Machame Camp - Shira Camp

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After a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. Temperatures begin to drop.

• Accommodation: Shira Camp

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Day 3: Shira Camp - Laver Tower - Barranco Camp

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​You can spend a full day and a second night at Horombo. On this day, you can either rest at the huts or take a stroll up to the Mawenzi base camp then return to the Horombo Huts. This extra day will help your acclimatization, and further your understanding of the mountains weather and altitude. After your pause, you will continue up to the Kibo Huts on your fourth day for your midnight start to the summit.

• Accommodation: Barranco Camp

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Day 4: Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

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After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction connecting with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days, showcasing the power, agility, and strength of your crew as they navigate this wall with ease. We continue up towards Barafu Camp, completing the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from different angles. An early dinner and rest are essential as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.

• Accommodation: Barafu Camp

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Day 5: Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp

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Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.

Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!

After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.

• Accommodation: Mweka Camp

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Day 6: Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate

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After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles.

From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!

• Accommodation: Hotel or Lodge in Moshi (depending on travel plans)

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Included:

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• Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary

• 2 nights hotel accommodation before and after your climb on bed & breakfast basis

• Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide

• Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)

• Airport Transfers

• Meals according to the itinerary

• Drinking water and Full Board Meals

• All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT

• Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages

• Gate Transfers

• Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder

• Credit Card Transfer Fees

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Excluded:

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• Flight

• Visa fees

• Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendations

• Gamow Bag

• Medication

• Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)

• Tips for porters and mountain crew? ($20 Guide, $15 Cook, $10 Porter)

• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.

• Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks

• Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.

• Additional lodge nights if early descent from the mountain

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Payment Terms​

Deposit Payment

• Deposit is 20% of the total booking amount.

• Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.

• A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges), this is non-refundable.

• We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfer.

• Once you make the advance payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

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Balance Payment

• Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment, or with cash.

• Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).

• Card Payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior).

• A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charge), this is non-refundable.

• Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year 2009).

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