Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing on Machame Route 7 days (Whisky Route)

Day 1: Arrive day in Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha where the rest of the day is at leisure.
We will gather in the hotel where you’ll have an overnight for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Day 2: Machame Gate (1800m) – Machame Camp (3000m)
Arrive at the Machame Gate, introduction to your whole crew then do the registration at the park’s gate. After registration is done you start climb through rain forest with picnic lunch for approximately 4 to 5 hrs where you arrive to the Machame Camp. Later afternoon walks up to a little higher altitude then you return to Machame Camp for dinner and overnight.
Walking duration: 5-7 hrs, 11 km
Breakfast at your hotel (budget package does not include breakfast this day), lunch and dinner on the mountain are included.

Day 3: Machame Camp (3000m) – Shira Camp (3800m)
After breakfast, start climb through short Savannah, forest and other vegetation for approximately 4 to 5hrs, with picnic lunch en route before arriving in the afternoon at the Shira Camp, dinner and overnight at Shira Camp.
Walking Duration: 4-6 hrs, 5 km
All meals are included (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Shira Camp(3800m) – Barranco Camp(3950m)
After breakfast a slow walk-through semi glacier and sandy areas with picnic lunch 3 to 4 hrs before arriving at the Barranco Camp for dinner and overnight rest

Walking duration: 6-8 hrs, 10 km
All meals are included (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3950m)-Karanga Valley Camp (3995m) – Acclimatization day
A day of acclimatization with a walk to Karanga Valley Camp (3963 m)
Walking duration: 4-5 hrs, 5 km
All meals are included (breakfast,lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Karanga Valley (3995m) – Barafu Camp (4600m)
After breakfast, with picnic lunch en-route climb through glaciers for approximately 4 to 5 hours before arriving the Barafu Camp for dinner and overnight.
Walking duration: 4-5 hrs, 4 km
All meals are included (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Barafu Camp (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp(3100m)
An early wake-up calls around 01.00hrs for preparation and light breakfast before starting final ascent to the summit i.e, either the Stella Point reached in approximately 5 to 6 hrs and a further ascent to the Uhuru Peak reached in another approximately 45 minutes. After signing and short rest at Barafu Hut descend via the Gilman’s Point down to Mweka Camp for an hours rest with light breakfast then descend down for dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp.
Walking duration: 11-14 hrs, 17 km
All meals are included (breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 8: Mweka Camp (3100) – Mweka Gate (1640m)
Descend from Mweka Camp to the park gate from where you are transferred back to your hotel for a well-deserved shower
Walking duration: 3-4 hrs, 10 km
Breakfast included. You should be back in Moshi / Arusha by lunchtime.
Overnight included in climb package.

Day 9: Moshi / Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) with private departure transfer included.

Price Includes

• Porterage
• Rescue fee
• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All activities (unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
• Camping equipment (sleeping bag excluded)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Price Excludes

• Climbing gear
• International flights (from/to home)
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Sleeping bag
• Bath towels