This route is also known as the “Whiskey” route due to the fact that it is considered a bit more challenging than the Marangu route.However the success rate is higher!The route is also considered to be a good acclimatization as it exposed the climber with higher elevation quicker which gives the kickstart to the body adaptation to the altitudes. Along this route the the company will organise camping tents accommodation. The descending route is different, trekkers using the Mweka route. Machame route is considered as difficult with very steep sections along the way which is physically demanding more than the Marangu route and it is better suited for all adventurous climbers.
Welcome to Tanzania! You’re Tanzania African Mangu Safaris representative will meet you upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport,short brief then transfer to the Lodge,Meetup you mountain guide for short briefing about your upcoming trek. dinner and overnight.
Accomodation:Weru weru Lodge.
Meal plans:FB
Walking Distance: 11km/6.8 Miles
Trekking times: 5-7hrs
Zone: Rainforest/ Low-alpine zone
After breakfast from your hotel in Moshi start driving to the Machame gate. Moshi to the Machame gate is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Reaching the gate, Your guide will do all registration and There will be a flurry of activity as porters assemble gear for the trek; weighing packs to ensure they don’t exceed 20 kilograms.After everything is well arranged the hike start. It will take 5-7 hrs (11km-6.8miles)to the first camp.At the lower part the trail can be muddy and slippery what makes gatters and trekking necessary and mostly useful. Arriving at Machame camp for dinner and overnight.
Accomodation:Machame Camp
Meal plans:FB
Walking Distance:5km/3 Miles
Trekking Time: 4-6 Hrs
Zone: Health and moorland
In the morning after breakfast you will leave the glades of the rainforest and moorland make your way passed a valley along a rocky ridge to the end of the ridge.It will take 4-6 hrs hrs (5 km–3 miles)to reach at the camp.The route turns west into the river gorge, you will arrive at the camp for dinner and overnight.
Accomodation: Shira camp
Meal plans :FB
Walking Distance: 10km / 6.3 miles
Trekking Time: 6-7 Hrs
Zone:Low-alpine zone / High-alpine zone
Breakfast will be served at the camp.From the Shira camp plateau the journey will take 6-7hrs .You continue ascending through the east up ridge passing the junction toward the peak of Kibo. As you ascend more the direction changes to the south east towards the Lava Tower nicknamed “the sharks tooth” the shortly after the tower you get to the second junction which bring you to the arrow glacier and then you continue down to the camp for dinner and overnight.Although you end the day at a very similar elevation to when you started from Shira Camp, it is arguably one of the most important days on your trek as it gives you a chance to climb high and sleep low which is important for proper acclimatisation.
Accomodation: Baranco camp.
Meal plans :FB
After breakfast you leave Baranco camp,The journey takes 6-7 hrs, keep on ascending on the steep ridge passing through Baranco wall, approximately takes 1 hour to climb. You may need to use your hands occasionally but don’t be over concerned as the wall is not dangerous and at the summit of the wall the road drifts and lead you to the Karanga valley camp. Lunch is served . Another short day designed to help with acclimatization. Arrives at the camp for dinner and overnight.
Accomodation: Karanga camp.
Meal plans :FB
After breakfast you leave Karanga camp,The journey takes 4-5 hrs(6 km/4miles) hits the junction which connects with Mweka route trail. Ascending to the Barafu were you might have chance to see the summit of Uhuru peak from different angles. Arrives at the camp for dinner and overnight.
Accomodation: Barafu camp.
Meal plans :FB
Today is the day! You’ll be awake before midnight to start your 6 hour assent. The climb will take you past the final waypoint, and continue ascending to the summit, on the way you reach at Stella point at 5,745m on the edge of Kibo crater. The trail is steep and slow, from Stella point to Uhuru peak it takes around 45 minutes, passing through glaciers and snowfields to the highest point of Africa, Uhuru peak at 5895m! After resting, taking some pictures, start to descending back down to Barafu camp for breakfast before descending all the way to Mweka camp for dinner and overnight.
Accomodation: Mwika camp.
Meal plans :FB
Moshi/Arusha
After breakfast at Mweka camp, final descent of 4,500 ft brings you down to Mweka gate which it will take 3-4 hrs(10km-6.2Miles) where lunch will be saved and transfer vehicles will be waiting to pick you. Here you will say goodbye to our mountain staff. It is customary to present your support team with their hard-earned tips at this point before heading to the hotel Moshi/ Arusha for a farewell dinner and either overnight or a day room and late on International departure.
OR
Extend your Tanzanian vacation with African Mangu on safari or Beach holiday in Zanzibar.
END OF OUR TOUR.
- Accommodation in all properties Mentioned in the Itinerary.
- All Park entrance fees(With 18% VAT) as indicated in the itinerary
- Transfer from the airport and back to the airport services
- All meals (Full Board) as indicated in the itinerary
- VAT & Concession Fees Including Rescue fees and Accomodation
- Drinking Water during Trekking
- Mountain sleeping tents
- Tents with tables and Chairs
- Mountain sleeping Bags & Sleeping Mattress
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- Travel insurance
- Visa
- Laundry services
- Flights-Local and International
- Departure taxes
- Alcohol drinks
- Any other items not included in our Trekking program
- Gratuities and Tips to Your guide,Potters,Cook, Hotels/Lodges/Camps
- Day room
- Hiking equipment like walking Boots, clothes,Sunglasses etc.(Available for Renting.)
- Bushland / Lower Slope:, 800 m – 1,800 m (2,600 ft – 5,900 ft);
- Rainforest: 1,800 m – 2,800 m (5,900 ft – 9,200 ft);
- Heather / Moorland: 2,800 m – 4,000 m (9,200 ft – 13,100 ft);Alpine
- Desert: 4,000 m – 5,000 m (13,100 ft– 16,400 ft);
- Arctic: 5,000 m – 5,895 m (16,400 ft – 19,300 ft).
