STSMKILC 004 - 8 Days Machame Route

Day 1
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to the hotel in Arusha.
Day 2
Breakfast, drive from your hotel in 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).
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.
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.
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.
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 Arusha.
Day 8
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Price From: US$ 1200 per person sharing.Mini. 2 pax.Guaranteed daily departure

Price includes:
All hut or camping fees for the climb
Mountain rescue fees
Guides, assistant guides porter and cook, including their salaries
All meals on the mountain including eating utensils
Camping equipment on Machame/Shira/Lemosho/Rongai & Umbwe routes (tents, mattress)
Kilimanjaro kit containing information on health, fitness, equipment, preparations etc.
Government taxes

The prices quoted above DO NOT include:
Items of personal nature
Tips for guides and porters
Travel and visa documents
Health requirements
Optional travel insurance
Equipment rental
Drinks