



8 days Kilimanjaro Machame Route
This exclusive adventure begins at Machame Gate with the company of an armed ranger, a guide and a porter. The trekking starts at Machame Hut (1800-3000m a.s.l., 6-7 hours of trekking). Proceed to Shira 1 (4-5 hours), then to Barranco Hut (6-7 hours, that you leave for lava camp for acclimatization). Proceed to Barafu Camp (7-8 hours) then to Mwika (6-7 hours). At least proceed to Mweka Gate as you depart for Arusha.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
What to do:
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Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha.
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On arrival you will meet the guide and do briefing.
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Overnight will be Tulia lodge.
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Distance is 55km.
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Approximately 1 hour.
DAY 2: ARUSHA – MACHAME GATE – MACHAME HUT
What to do:
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Pick up from the Hotel and transfer to Machame Gate with you packed lunch.
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On arrival at the gate you will process permit then proceed to Machame Hut.
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It is 1800-3000m above sea level.
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It takes 6-7 hours trekking.
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Dinner and overnight at Machame Hut.
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Meal plan: dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY 3: MACHAME HUT – SHIRA ONE HUT
What to do:
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Enjoy your morning breakfast and start walking towards Shira One Hut.
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You will experience a tough terrain at this route.
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In this day you will have a short walk.
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It takes between 4-5 hours.
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Dinner and overnight at Shira One Hut.
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Meal plan: dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY 4: SHIRA ONE HUT – BARRANCO HUT
What to do:
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After morning breakfast leave Shira One Hut to Barranco.
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You will leave to Lava camp for acclimatization.
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Proceed to Barranco Hut for overnight.
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It takes 6-7 hours.
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Meal plan dinner breakfast lunch.
DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP – BARAFU CAMP
What to do:
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After breakfast leave Barranco camp to Barafu camp while accompanied by your guide.
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In this day you will have a long walk so more energy is needed.
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You will walk for 7-8 hours.
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Break for picnic en route.
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Dinner and overnight at Barafu camp.
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Meal plan: dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP – MWIKA HUT
What to do:
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At midnight take light preparation and start leaving to Barafu camp to summit.
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It will take between 6-7 hours.
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Take some photos and sign.
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Start descending to Barafu Hut for hot lunch.
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After some rest descend to Mwika Hut for dinner and overnight.
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Meal plan: dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY 7: MWIKA HUT – MWIKA GATE – ARUSHA
What to do:
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Enjoy your morning breakfast. At 8 am leave Mwika Hut for Mweka Gate for clearance.
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Get issued with certificates.
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Transfer to Arusha.
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Overnight at Tulia lodge.
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Meal plan bed and breakfast.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE
What to do:
After breakfast, as your flight details, transfer to the airport
Inclusive
- Transfer to/from trekking
- all trekking fees
- English speaking guide
- guide allowance
- mineral drinking water
Exclusives
- Tips
- medical insurance
- accommodation in Arusha
- all trekking personal gears
- alcohol
- all things of personal nature
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