Machame Route trek on Mount Kilimanjaro

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Arrival in Moshi

  • Arrival: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
  • Transfer: Meet your Liberty Leone Safaris guide and transfer to your hotel in Moshi.
  • Briefing: Attend a pre-trek briefing where your guide will provide a detailed overview of the trek, check your gear, and answer any questions.
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Moshi.

Day 1: Moshi to Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (3,000m)

  • Breakfast: Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer: Drive to Machame Gate (approximately 1 hour).
  • Registration: Complete park registration formalities.
  • Trek Start: Begin your trek through the lush rainforest, encountering a variety of flora and fauna.
  • Lunch: Picnic lunch along the trail.
  • Arrival: Arrive at Machame Camp in the late afternoon.
  • Camp: Set up camp, have dinner, and rest.
  • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours.
  • Distance: 11 km / 7 miles.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,840m)

  • Breakfast: Start your day with a nutritious breakfast.
  • Trek: Leave the rainforest and continue the ascent through the moorland zone.
  • Scenery: Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Meru and the Shira Plateau.
  • Lunch: Picnic lunch en route.
  • Arrival: Reach Shira Camp by afternoon.
  • Camp: Set up camp, relax, and enjoy the views.
  • Dinner: Have dinner and overnight stay at Shira Camp.
  • Hiking Time: 4-6 hours.
  • Distance: 5 km / 3 miles.
  • Habitat: Moorland.

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower (4,600m) to Barranco Camp (3,950m)

  • Breakfast: Early breakfast at camp.
  • Acclimatization Trek: Trek towards Lava Tower, gaining significant altitude.
  • Lunch: Lunch at Lava Tower.
  • Descent: After lunch, descend to Barranco Camp.
  • Arrival: Arrive at Barranco Camp in the late afternoon.
  • Camp: Set up camp and acclimatize.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at Barranco Camp.
  • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours.
  • Distance: 10 km / 6 miles.
  • Habitat: Semi-desert.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (3,995m)

  • Breakfast: Early breakfast at camp.
  • Barranco Wall: Climb the Barranco Wall, a challenging but rewarding section.
  • Trek: Continue through the Karanga Valley.
  • Lunch: Picnic lunch en route.
  • Arrival: Arrive at Karanga Camp in the early afternoon.
  • Camp: Set up camp, rest, and enjoy the scenery.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight stay at Karanga Camp.
  • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
  • Distance: 5 km / 3 miles.
  • Habitat: Alpine desert.

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673m)

  • Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at camp.
  • Trek: Continue the ascent to Barafu Camp.
  • Lunch: Picnic lunch on the way.
  • Arrival: Reach Barafu Camp in the afternoon.
  • Rest: Set up camp and rest for the summit attempt.
  • Early Dinner: Early dinner and pre-summit briefing.
  • Preparation: Organize gear for the midnight summit attempt.
  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours.
  • Distance: 4 km / 2 miles.
  • Habitat: Alpine desert.

Day 6: Summit Attempt - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) to Mweka Camp (3,100m)

  • Summit Night: Wake up around midnight for a light snack and hot drinks.
  • Summit Trek: Start the summit trek, aiming to reach Stella Point at sunrise.
  • Summit: Continue from Stella Point to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
  • Celebration: Spend a short time at the summit taking photos and celebrating.
  • Descent: Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and breakfast.
  • Continue Descent: After a break, continue descending to Mweka Camp.
  • Arrival: Arrive at Mweka Camp in the afternoon.
  • Dinner: Enjoy a well-deserved dinner and rest.
  • Hiking Time: 12-14 hours (6-8 hours to the summit, 4-6 hours descent to Mweka Camp).
  • Distance: 17 km / 11 miles (7 km ascent, 10 km descent).
  • Habitat: Arctic summit zone to rainforest.

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640m) to Moshi

  • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at Mweka Camp.
  • Descent: Continue the descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate.
  • Completion: Receive your summit certificates at Mweka Gate.
  • Transfer: Meet your transport and transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.
  • Lunch: Lunch and relaxation at the hotel.
  • Celebration: Celebration dinner in the evening.
  • Overnight Stay: Overnight stay at a hotel in Moshi.
  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours.
  • Distance: 10 km / 6 miles.
  • Habitat: Rainforest.

Departure from Moshi

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Free Time: Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time to explore Moshi or relax.
  • Transfer: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
  • Farewell: End of your Machame Route trek with Liberty Leone Safaris.

This detailed itinerary ensures a well-paced ascent, allowing for proper acclimatization and a high chance of summit success. Liberty Leone Safaris provides experienced guides, quality equipment, and support to ensure a safe and memorable climb on Mount Kilimanjaro.

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