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If Marangu is the "Coca Cola" route, then the
Machame Route is the "whiskey" route. It is the second most
popular and one of the most scenic route on the mountains. All
climbers sleep in tents (tents are included) and meals are
served in a dinner tent or on a blanket outside. It is done over
6 days, so acclimatization is easier, and the success rate is
fairly high. With the Machame/South Circuit route, you will
circle halfway around the mountain with great views from all
angles. This route is approximately 40 km versus 20 km on the
Marangu route. It is for physically fit people with some hiking
experience.
DAY 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International
Airport, transfer to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Evening
briefing and packing of mountain gear.
DAY 2: Breakfast, drive from your hotel in
Moshi/Arusha to Machame gate (about 45min.). After about an hour
of registration and park fees payments, start climbing along a
clear trail through plantation and natural forest, thereafter a
narrow forest path follows to the Machame hut (9,900ft), B.L.D.
DAY 3: Breakfast, ascending through the
forest, steep ridge passing through heather and open moorlands,
and crossing a large gorge to Shira hut (12,600ft). The distance
is about 5-6 hours.
DAY 4: After breakfast, we will ascend to
Lava tower (15,180ft) with lunch on the way to Baranco, then
descend slowly to Baranco hut (12,850ft) for dinner and
overnight, B, L ,D.
Day 5: After breakfast, we leave Baranco hut
for Barafu hut (14,910ft). We will pass through the last water
drop at Karanga valley on the way up. Overnight Barafu hut, B,
L, D.
DAY 6: Wake up at midnight, and after a small
snack, start ascending to Uhuru Peak through the Stella point
(18,640ft), then after reaching the summit, we will head down to
Mweka hut () for dinner and overnight, B, L, D.
DAY 7: After breakfast, we will head down to
Mweka gate with lunch packet, and the waiting vehicle will take
you to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha, B, L.
DAY 8: Transfer to the airport for your
return home flight or go on a safari with us again!
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