Climbing
Mt Kilimanjaro, Hiking on Mount Kilimanjaro, Trekking on Mt Kilimanjaro
Tanzania safari
Tanzania is one of the unique destinations on the African continent
that has yet to be discovered by many. It is a land of many wonders
hubbing a diversity of fauna and flora.
Kilimanjaro, the highest permanently snow-capped free standing
mountain in Africa, the exotic Islands of Zanzibar, the finest
game sanctuaries of Serengeti
Tanzania National parks, game reserves and travel
attractions including Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara, Serenget
National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ruaha National Park, Dar Es Salaam,
Zanzibar island, Ngorongoro Crater Park with its Scenic grandeur
and stunning views
Machame Route (8 days/7 nights)
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Day 1. Nairobi/Arusha/Moshi
Depart Nairobi in the morning by shuttle to Moshi arriving late
afternoon. Dinner and overnight in a buget hotel in Moshi.
Day 2. Machame Hut
Drive to Machame Village. The climb begins at the end of the tarmac
road, walking for about 6 hrs gradually ascending through the
forested hills onwards to Machame Hut (3000m). Dinner and overnight.
Day 3. Shira Hut
Early in the morning, you will cross a valley and stream before
ascending a steep ridge. The path then drops into a river gorge
before you climb more gently onto the moorland of the Shira plateau
- 3,800m. Total climbing time is about 6hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4. Barranco Hut
The path continues directly up the ridge towards Kibo, then turns
right and descends into Barranco gorge. Climb to Barranco hut
at 3940m shortly after. Total climbing time is about 6 hrs. Dinner
and overnight.
Day 5. Barafu Hut
Crossing the Barranco Valley, climb the Barranco wall (not technical
climbing), then follow the Kibo South Circuit. You will then turn
left and climb up a ridge for about 2 hrs to Barafu hut at 4,600m
. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6. Mweka Hut
Very early start for the summit first to Stella Point and then
Uhuru Peak at 5895m. After sunrise, descend down to Mweka hut,
which takes about 6 hrs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7. Mweka Gate
This is the last day of your climb. You will descend to Mweka
Gate where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for dinner
and overnight.
Day 8. Arusha/Nairobi
Depart Moshi in the morning with a shuttle bus back to Nairobi
arriving approx 1830hrs.
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