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Safari Overview<\/h2><\/div>
The Machame route<\/strong> is also known as the \u201cWhiskey\u201d route. It is one of the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. The Machame route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south, commencing with short drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. The path leads hikers through the rain forest to Shira Plateau.<\/p>\n

The Machame route is relatively difficult as climbers need to be able to ascend up through the jungle to Shira Camp and then traverses south towards Barranco via Lava Tower. From there, you climb up the Great Barranco Wall before arriving in base camp at Barafu. The final climb is via Stella Point and the descent is on the Mweka route.<\/p>\n

Climbers sleep in supplied tents at designated campsites and eat meals either outdoors, or, inside a large dining tent. Staff prepare all meals and set up the tents.<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”666″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” image_hovers=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1691131844861{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1690917689925{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #eeeeee !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Itinerary Details” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ff4412″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1690921506676{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]

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    Day 1: Arusha \u2013 Machame Gate (1,790 m) \u2013 Machame Camp (3,010 m)<\/h4>

    After breakfast you will be picked up at the lodge and taken to the entrance gate of Kilimanjaro National Park. While your guide is busy with the registration forms, you can watch the mountain team prepare for the climb and once this is all done, your Kilimanjaro adventure will begin. In no time you will be deep within the magnificent mountain rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana, lichen and moss that carpets the ground and drapes from the trees. You will hear and with a little luck, even spot the beautiful black and white colobus monkeys in the treetops. After 5 to 6 hours, you will reach today\u2019s destination \u2013 the Machame Camp which is situated just above the tree line. Here, at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro, you will have your first dinner followed by an overnight stay in tents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    Day 2: Machame Camp (3,010 m) \u2013 New Shira Camp (3,845 m)<\/h4>

    After an early morning start, the path steepens. The landscape changes into heath and moorland and the open landscape allows you to see the impressive mountain range. Today\u2019s stage is shorter than the previous day and you will arrive at the New Shira Camp by mid-afternoon. The camp has a breath-taking view of the mountain and during sunset, the evening sun lights the rock face and glacier of Kibo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    Day 3: New Shira Camp (3,845 m) \u2013 Lava Tower (4,640 m) \u2013 Barranco Camp (3,960 m)<\/h4>

    Today you will climb about 800 m but you will be camping at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatise as a height of over 4,500 m will be reached over the next two days. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower. The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to an afro-alpine desert. The route passes through the sweeping Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours, you will arrive at the most beautiful camp on the mountain \u2013 the Barranco Camp.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    Day 3: New Shira Camp (3,845 m) \u2013 Lava Tower (4,640 m) \u2013 Barranco Camp (3,960 m)<\/h4>

    Today you will climb about 800 m but you will be camping at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatise as a height of over 4,500 m will be reached over the next two days. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower. The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to an afro-alpine desert. The route passes through the sweeping Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours, you will arrive at the most beautiful camp on the mountain \u2013 the Barranco Camp.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) \u2013 Barafu Camp (4,640 m)<\/h4>

    Today\u2019s stretch starts with the climb of the Barranco Wall. Safety is paramount and your guides will assist you wherever necessary. Following the ridge as it traverses up and down, you can enjoy the splendid views of the south glacier of Kibo. In the Karanga Valley you will have lunch, followed by a 2 to 3 hours climb to Barafu Camp. Once at the camp, you can relax, have dinner and call it an early night.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    Day 5: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) \u2013 Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) \u2013 Mweka Camp (3,080 m)<\/h4>

    After a cup of hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around midnight. By torchlight, you will climb the screes of Kibo. After 5 to 7 hours of ascending in the dark you will arrive at Stella Point (5,730 m), the crater rim of Mt Kilimanjaro. Another 1 to 2 hours climb along the crater ridge will lead you to Uhuru Peak. Here you will see Kilimanjaro in all its glory, enjoying the 360\u00b0 view over the landscape below as the sun rises. You are now standing on the \u201cRoof of Africa\u201d. The simple descent runs almost along the same route and shortly before midday you should arrive at Barafu Camp, where the porters and the cook will be waiting for you. After a warm meal and a well-deserved break of approximately 1 to 2 hours, you will be on your way down to Mweka Camp where supper and a well-earned rest await you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    Day 6: Mweka Camp (3,080 m) \u2013 Mweka Gate (1,630 m) \u2013 Arusha<\/h4>

    The final leg of the adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then a gentle 2 to 3 hours\u2019 descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you. He will take you back to the Meru View Lodge for a warm shower, In the late afternoon drive to Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport in time for your onward flight. Alternatively continue to your booked hotel for overnight.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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