Machame Route, known as the “Whiskey” route begins in the southern base of Kilimanjaro, within its green rainforest. We climb to the Shira Plateau, and then traverse the mountain beneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice field, before summiting from Barafu Hut .In this route also you will get experience about zonation of mount Kilimanjaro national park ,such as cultivation zone, montane forest zone at this zone you will see species of birds, primates ,and species of plants, heath & moorland zone ,alpine desert ,and sumit zone or arctic zone.
Highlights
- walking to the nature
- take fantastic photograph
- cultural market tour
- hiking
- visit to the charty
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), we will use our private transfer from the Airport to river tree lodge . We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
Dinner and overnight at river tree lodge: Bed, dinner, and Breakfast-included.
After completing the necessary registration formalities at Machame National Park gate, we begin to trek through a beautiful and lush forest. We have a picnic lunch en route. We camp at Machame Camp (9,800 ft). [5-6 hours walking].You will get a full board such as, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We soon leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily through rocky hills with wide views of the Shira Plateau (11,000 ft). From our camp near Shira Hut (12,600 ft), we take in the unforgettable views of Mt. Meru as she floats among the clouds. [4-5 hours walking].also in this day you will get a full board such as, breakfast, lunch and dinner
A morning of sustained ascent and panoramic views brings us to lunch near Lava Tower (14,900 ft). The trail then descends to the bottom of the Barranco Valley (12,800 ft), where we stay in the spectacular Barranco Camp sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below. [7-9 hours walking]. You will get a full board such as, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the southeastern flank of Kobo, with superb vistas of the Southern Ice fields. The terrain changes to scree with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga Camp (13,100 ft), the last water point on the approach to the summit. [5-7 hours walking],full board such as, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We follow an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gains altitude unrelentingly to reach Barafu Hut (14,800 ft) for lunch. There is a short acclimatization hike to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley (15,700 ft). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the early morning final ascent. [3-5 hours walking]. You will get a full board such as, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We start our ascent by torchlight at about 1 a.m. So that we can be up on the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (18,800 ft), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two-hour round trip from here, along with the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshments, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite, Millenium Camp (12,500 ft). [11-15 hours walking].Full board such as, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A sustained descent on a well-constructed path takes us through a lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Mweka (5,400 ft); and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village, where we are transferred to our lodging in Arusha then Transfered to (JRO) Kilimanjaro international airport for departure ,breakfast & hotluch
cost
Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport (in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map (in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit (Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
Cost Excludes
- International Airfare (flight)
- Visa Charges
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills,
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency (Additional services)
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.