KILIMANJARO: MACHAME ROUTE
8 DAY / 7 NIGHTS
Machame / Shira / Lava Tower / Barranco / Karanga / Barafu / Uhuru Peak / Mweka
Itinerary:
TOUR REF: SUN MT. KILIMANJARO 07
Stage 1
Arusha - Machame village - Machame
Drive 2hrs, 10 Km (6 mi), 5 - 7 hrs, 1200m (3940 ft) ascent, Alt 2850m (9350 ft).
Dinner/Overnight Machame camp
Stage 2
Machame-Shira
6Km (4 mi), 5 - 7 hrs, 840m (2750 ft) ascent Alt 3810m (12,500 ft).
Dinner/Overnight Shira camp.
Stage 3
Shira-LAVA TOWER
8km (5 mi), 5-7 hrs, 110m (360 ft) ascent, Alt 4600m (15,092 ft).
Dinner/Overnight LAVA TOWER camp.
Stage 4
LAVA TOWER - Barranco
4km (2.5 mi), 2-4 hrs, 110m (360 ft) ascent, Alt 3976m (13,044 ft).
Dinner/Overnight Barranco camp.
Stage 5
Barranco Hut – Karanga Valley
4.5 km (3 mi), 3 hrs, 260m (853 ft) ascent, Alt 4000m (13,100 ft).
Dinner/Overnight Karanga Valley camp.
Stage 6
Karanga - Barafu
4.5 km (3 mi), 3 hrs, 500m (1640 ft) ascent, Alt 4670m (15,330 ft).
Dinner/Overnight Barafu camp.
Stage 7a
Barafu -"UHURU PEAK"
5 Km (3 mi), 6-7 hrs, 1186m (3890 ft) ascent, Alt 5,896m (19,340 ft).
Stage 7b
“UHURU PEAK”- Mweka
12km (7.5 mi), 5 - 7 hrs, 2800m (9186 ft) descent, Alt 3096m (10,157 ft).
Dinner/Overnight Mweka camp.
Stage 8
Mweka-Mweka village - Arusha
Descend: 10 Km (6 mi), 3 - 4 hrs, Alt 1600m (5250 ft). drive 2 hrs.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Transfers to/ from the gate, park fees, hut/camping fees, rescue fees, Meals, tea, coffee, guide, porters, and tent.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
Tips drinks, climbing gears, sleeping bags and all items of personal use.
TEMPERATURE LOWER SLOPES
Day Time: 15-20 centigrade.
Nights: Chilly -5 centigrade.
TEMPERATURE HIGHER ALTITUDE:
Day Time 5-6 centigrade.
Night dropping to - 10 centigrade.
TIPS ON WHAT TO BRING:
Anorak, Fleece, Walking Boots, Training shoes, Waterproof Jacket, Pants, Shirts, Trousers, Skirts, Socks, Gloves, Sun Hat, Balaclava / Woolen Hat, Gaiters, Thermal Underwear, Towel, Toiletries, Toilet Paper, Sun Glasses, Snow Goggles, Water Bottle, Walking Pole, Crampons, Torch / Flashlight, Sun Cream / Sun block, Lip salve, Penknife, Daypack, Camera, Films, Four Season Sleeping Bag, water Purification Kit and First-aid Kit.
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