Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Machame Route (9 Days)
9 days
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$ 3449
Duration9 days
Experience the splendour of Kili with an extra day on your trek to acclimatize to the summit of Africa's highest peak. Considered by many to be the most scenic path to the summit, the Machame boasts different routes to the summit and back. Known as the "Whiskey Route" because of the tougher challenge it poses, this path leads you through magnificent forests before traversing a ridge leading through moorland to the Shira Plateau. It offers beautiful scenery beneath the glaciated precipices of the southern ice fields before summiting from the higher Barafu Camp. Camp along the route with support from local guides and porters. As a world leader in Kili treks, we'll take you to new heights in adventure!
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Duration: 9 daysService level: Camping
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Physical Grading: Challenging
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi
Arrive in Moshi and go to the hotel. Attend a pre-departure meeting with your guide scheduled for the evening.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Moshi/Machame camp
Hike lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro to Machame Camp.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Machame camp/Shira 2 Camp
Hike through the lower alpine moorland to Shira 2 camp and observe the spectacular view of Kibo Peak.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp
Hike to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower. Enjoy the fantastic view of Western Breach and the Breach Wall.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Barranco Camp/Karanga Camp
Hike to Karanga camp via the Great Barranco Wall and the vast alpine desert of the Karanga Valley.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Karanga Camp/Barafu Camp
Make the short trek to Barafu Camp. Prepare for the upcoming hike to the summit.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp
The route from Barafu Camp to the summit is mentally and physically, the longest, most challenging day of the entire trek. Despite the difficulty, the memory of conquering Mt Kilimanjaro will stay with you forever.
Night hike to the summit via Stella Point. Appreciate the beautiful sunrise before descending to Mweka Camp.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Mweka/Moshi
Arrive to Moshi in the afternoon. Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Women’s Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.
Opt to pre-book the Moshi Mamas Massage by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Opt to pre-book the Moshi Mamas Massage by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Continue the descent through forested, lower slopes to Moshi. Meet the mamas of the Moshi Women’s Cooperative, a G supported project, for a climbing ceremony.
Meals: B, L
Day 9: Moshi
Today is departure day, and you are free to leave at any time.
Depart at any time.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Moshi Women's Cooperative Visit, Moshi
- 7-day guided group trek up Mt Kilimanjaro's Machame Route with local guides, cooks, and porters
- Additional acclimatization day during ascent
- All permits and fees
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private minibus, Trekking -
Accommodation
Simple hotels (2 nts), Full-service alpine camping (6 nts)