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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Machame Route 7 Days

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Machame Route 7 Days

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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Machame Route 7 Days

7 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania

Visiting: Machame Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Shira Camp One, Lava Tower, Barranco Camp, Barafu Camp, Kilimanjaro Summit, Mweka gate

Tour operator:

Spider Tours And Safaris

Tour code:

Recommended For:

Couples, Family-Kids, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 100

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

7-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From: $2300 $2191 Travel Club discount: -$109

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Is second established route to Climb Mt Kilimanjaro after machame route. This route was nicknamed as Whiskey Route of which many people don’t know why ……. But was named as Whiskey route since was the first camping route established to hike Mount Kilimanjaro. Due to its varied and beautiful nature this route become so popular, unbeaten one and with amazing splendour. The success of the route is high to 98% with spider tours and safaris Adventure Africa. The route start with a short drive from Moshi town to Machame gate before the hike starts. The route begins from the south heads to west and then later traverse to underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice filed before sumiting from south-east of the mountain. The population on this route has been reduced after the coming of Lemosho route which is considered as new route. These two routes meet up in day three and continue as one until the end of the tour.

Highlights

This route was nicknamed as Whiskey Route of which many people don’t know why …….
beautiful nature this route become so popular,
the route is high to 98% with spider tours and safaris

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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Machame Route 7 Days

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Day 1 : Moshi - Machame Gate – Machame Camp

Location: Machame Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Moshi

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Machame Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 3 meals daily while on the mountain

The drive start from Moshi to Machame gate by passing through the Machame village which is located on the slope of mountain Kilimanjaro. After gate formalities and permits we start the hiking to the sense rain forest until we reach to Machame Camp

Distance: 11km/7miles,
Hiking Time: 5-7hours,
Eleven: 5,380ft to 9,350ft or,
Habitat: Rain Forest.

Day 2 : Machame Camp – Shira Cave Camp

Location: Mount Kilimanjaro, Shira Camp One

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Shira Camp 1

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our route continues on up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.

Distance: 5km/3miles,
Hiking Time: 5-6hours,
Eleven: 9,350ft to 12,500ft or,
Habitat: Heath.

Day 3 : Shira Cave Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Location: Lava Tower, Mount Kilimanjaro, Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Barranco Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and finally reach camp The day has been spent at altitude (up to 4600m), but we have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.

Distance: 10km/6miles,
Hiking Time: 6-8hours,
Eleven:12,500ft to 15,190ft to 13,044
Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Day 4 : Baranco Camp – Karanga Camp

Location: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Karanga Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.

Distance: 5km/3miles,
Hiking Time: 4-5hours,
Eleven:13,044 ft – 13,106 ft
Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Day 5 : Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

Location: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Barafu Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.

Distance: 4km/2miles,
Hiking Time: 4-5hours,
Eleven:13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Day 6 : Barafu Camp – Mount Kilimanjaro Summit (Uhuru) – Millennium Camp

Location: Kilimanjaro Summit

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Millennium Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest

Distance: 5km/3miles and 7km/4mile
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours and 2-4 hours
Eleven: 15,331 ft to 19,341ft and 12,434 ft
Vegetation: Arctic to Heath

Day 7 : Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate

Location: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Mweka gate

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel

Distance: 12km/7miles,
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours,
Eleven:12,434 ft – 5,380 ft
Vegetation: Rain forest

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Accommodation
Airport Transfers at Destination
Drinks with Meals
Entrance Fees
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Fully Guided
Game Drives on Safari
Local Taxes
Meals – Full Board
Tipping and Gratuities
Arrival and departure transfers from, to “JRO” Accommodation in the mountain and hotel 2 nights Meals All parks fee, mountain rescue fee, government taxes Services for crew team and salary Highest quality tent Transport to and from mountain Emergency oxyg

What's Not Included

Train Tickets
Country Entry Visas
Items of personal nature such as passport, visa, travellers etc. Tips for the crew Medical equipment as hyperbolic chamber Portable toilets: available for renting 110 USD/trip

Check out our Q&As

What is the maximum group size?

150 number of people
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Quality and five star hotel
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

We will manage that, and they are allowed to make a booking with our company they will get a fully services
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

no
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

yes all

What is the tipping policy?

no, any tipping policy
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

yes you are allowed to know before you depart
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes they will be participating
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes they speak fluently english
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

yes airport transfers is included
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

yes
SPIDER TOURS AND SAFARIS

Feedback will be taken from you daily in the middle of the tour. How is the driver, how is the tour guide and how do you like the hotel
What documents will I receive before I travel?

My representative will meet you at the airport, and he will take you to the hotel. After that he will give you the briefing about the tour He gives Your handover will provide you hotel voucher and will give you all the information about what will be the scene of the guide. When is your site scene, how is it, everything will be mentioned in that document.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

All
How long has the tour company been trading?

more than 4 years since 2018
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You have to tell us 15 days in advance, so we can go ahead with the tour.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

We only offer private tours. and group tours
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes why not
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes and All rooms will be clean and sensitizer will be done separately.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

yes
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

We follow all the guidelines of COVID.separate mask is provided for the driver guide client and the sensitizer bottle is available 24 hrs in the Car bus

Reviews from travellers on this tour

john shelby

Mount Kilimanjaro

15-Jul-2022

Climbing Kilimanjaro was the adventure of a lifetime thanks to Spider Tours and Safaris Our guide, frank, was incredible - he was friendly and knowledgeable (with over 450 summits and around 20 years experience) and thus comes highly recommended. Do yourself a favour. The company itself was transparent, trustworthy and attentive. They treat their staff well, and seem to be a powerful force for good in the community. The food on the mountain exceeded expectation and the tents and equipment are in decent shape as well. I would definitely advise; spending a longer time on the mountain for better acclimatization, packing an excess of waterproof items, getting a local sim card (there is decent signal at the majority of camps), and packing a variety of snacks. Uhuru peak is a reward for a worthy effort. Go for it!

Brian

7 days machame route mount kilimanjaro

15-Jul-2022

My boyfriend and I did the 7 day machame Kilimanjaro climb and 5 day safari with spider tours and safaris in July 2022. I had been dreaming about doing this trip for 3 years and I finally pulled the pin and decided to start planning. I was SO overwhelmed by the amount of tour companies and information out there especially for the Kilimanjaro hike. I am usually fairly carefree with who I book with but this trip I knew I wanted to spend the time and make sure I was going with a reputable and safe company while also not blowing my entire life savings. After about a month of researching I came across spider tours and safaris i and wow am I sure glad I did. From the beginning Brian was so helpful and very responsive to all my questions (and I had a lot). They really thought of everything and my entire trip I felt very well cared for and safe. The team of 11 that took us up the mountain were great, as well as the meals and all the gear. We made it safely to the summit while having a great time. The safari was no expectation, the food and accommodations were excellent. We did the mid-range and were very happy with all of our accommodations and had so much fun in the "clamping" tents. I really can not say anything but good things about spider tours and safaris. They fit in my budget (which was important to me because you can easily spend your entire life savings in Africa), the staff was wonderful, the food was great, the owner and office team was very helpful and attentive. Basically the sum of the story is book with spider tours and safaris, and you will not regret it. One thing to add: If you are doing the hike on the last day when they have the tipping ceremony, ALL tour

shelby

Tanzania Mount Kilimanjaro

15-Jul-2022

Had an amazing experience climbing Kilimanjaro via the 7 day machame route with Spider Tours and Safaris. Our guide yusuph and the rest of the team were truly amazing and if it wasn't for their guidance, experience and care I don't think we would have all summit ed together. I felt completely safe in the knowledge that we were being looked after by such an experienced and knowledgeable guide. The food was also exceptional. If you're thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro I recommend Spider Tours and Safaris and the 7 day machame route.

navy cruser

Mount Kilimanjaro

15-Jul-2022

We did the Mount Kilimanjaro climbing machame Route for 7 days. We had an amazing experience on the mountain. The Spider Tours and Safaris team was great, caring, helpful and professional. We felt completely safe the whole tour. Our guides: james and bry was the best! We were laughing so much, and they took so good care of us. Especially the night we went to the summit. We will truly recommend Spider Tours and Safaris if you’re also dreaming about climbing Africa highest mountain

david rush

Mount Kilimanjaro

15-Jul-2022

Made my Holidays amazing, it was more than my thoughts, I mean I got more than I expected, I remember the hospitality of the whole team, at first the Guides, Potters and the cooks were all amazing, everything was so good, and I will never forget how beautiful test of food was!

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