11 days Trip / 10 nights Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and offers a variety of routes to climb. Which route is best depends on individual preferences, previous trekking experience and the time of year. Beginners are recommended the Lemosho, Rongai and Marangu routes, while Umbwe and Marangu are suitable for those with more trekking experience. The Marangu route, also known as the Coca-Cola route, is the most direct route to the summit and has the advantage of being able to stay in mountain huts with comfortable mattresses and running tap water, making it the ideal route for those seeking luxury living.

Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Under the Shade

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. On arrival and after immigration and customs formalities, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional Driver Guide who will assist you with your luggage to the waiting vehicle. You will then depart the airport and drive to Under The Shade for your overnight stay. Room plan: Double 1 room with bed and breakfast

Day 2: Visit the Heart Project kindergarten and orphanage.

You will spend the whole day visiting the Heart Projects, which includes the kindergarten and orphanage. Overnight at Under the shades Hotel Day 3: Visit to the Maasai School Ortupai

You will spend the whole day visiting the Maasai project Ortupai. Overnight at Under the Shades Hotel

Day 4: Machame Gate 1800M to Machame camp (2835 m): 5-7 hours walking.

• 1,800 m to 2835 m
• Distance: 11 km
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest
• Full Board at Machame Camp

The climb starts from Machame gate (1830m), we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive at the first Machame Hut, situated at 3000m above sea level If is a clear day, we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.

Day 5: Machame Hut 2835M to Shira Camp (3,750 M): 4-6 hours walking.

•  2835 m to 3,750 m
•  Distance: 5 km
• Walking Time: 5-6 hours
•  Habitat: Moorland
• Full Board Shira Cave Camp.

A shorter day climbs up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as a Picnic site and continues up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of Kibo Peak can be seen from Shira Camp.

Day 6: Shira Camp 3750M to Barranco Camp 3900M (VIA Lava Tower camp 4600M) 5-7 hours walking.

• Shira Cave camp 3,750 m to Baranco Camp 3,900 m
• Distance: 10 km
• Walking Time: 5 to 6 hours
•  Habitat: Moorland
• Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views.  We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach after a hot lunch at the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco Valley (3,950 m.).

Day 7: Barranco Camp (3900M) to Karanga camp (3995M): 3.5 to 4 hours walking.

•  Barranco Camp 3,900 m to Karanga Camp 3995 m
• Distance: 6 km
•  Hiking Time: 3.5 to 4 hours
•  Habitat: Moorland
• Accommodation: Karanga Camp.

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp

Day 8: Karanga Camp 3995M to Barafu Camp (4,673M) 3-4 hours walking.

• Karanga camp 3995 m to Barafu Camp 4,673 m
• Distance: 4 km
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Accommodation: Barafu Hut Camp.
• A steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. 
The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, the remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.

Day 9: Barafu Camp 4673M to Mweka Camp (3100M) Via the peak hours walking

• Barafu Camp 4,673 m to Uhuru peak 5,895 m {Via Stella Point 5756m}
• Distance: 4.3 km ascent to Stella Point
• Distance: 5 km Barafu to Uhuru Peak Ascent.
• Hiking Time: 6-7hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Accommodation: Mweka Camp.

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree that has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment, we descend to Barafu amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.

Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking

• 15,100 ft / 4,600 m to 19,300 ft / 5,895 m
• 19,300 ft / 5,895 m to 10,200 ft / 3,100 m
• Distance: 7 km ascent / 23 km descent
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent
•  Stone scree and ice-capped summit
• Full board at Mweka Camp.

DAY 10: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-4 hours walking.

• Mweka camp 3,100m to Mweka Gate 1,640 m
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 4 -5 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate. Successful climbers will receive their summit certificates, and later we will drive back to the hotel in Moshi

DAY 11: Departure

Included in the price:

Transfers from/to Moshi to the park entrances.
All park fees
Experienced mountain guide in your language, cook and porter
3 meals per day
Drinkable water
Sleeping tent and mattress
Accommodation

Price does not include:

Tips for the guide, cook and porters.
Mountaineering equipment such as warm clothes, boots etc.
All personal items such as alcohol etc.