08 Days 07 Nights: Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route
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Our classic adventures are what the majority of climbers are looking for. The combination of great comfort and high safety standards makes our classic Kilimanjaro hikes enjoyable and memorable. This is the most popular option among our clients. This climbing package includes everything that a climber may need for the hike – our experienced mountain crews, high-quality group equipment, and nutritionist-designed meals. Our safety protocols, though, are the same for all our hiking adventures – only the guides with Wilderness First Responder certification are assigned to lead a party.
THE CLIMB COST INCLUDES:
- Transfers:
- Return transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to accommodation in Moshi;
- Return transfer from accommodation in Moshi to the entry gate into Kilimanjaro National
- Entry fees:
- Park Fees: all park fees collected by Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fees, rescue fees, and all others).
- Accommodation:
- Accommodation at Lodge and Camping one night before and one night after the You will have all for a comfortable stay – friendly staff, clean rooms,
- Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern comfortable 4-season North Face VE-25 tents);
- Please note: by default, you will share a room and a tent with your travel If you travel solo on a group expedition, we will room you with a same-sex participant. A single supplement is available upon request.
Meals:
- Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
- All meals on the You will find delicious energy-rich meals on our mountain menus. Our professional chefs will prepare assorted soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit, and vegetables.
- Vegetarian/glutenfree/halal options are available at no extra cost;
- All drinks on the hike (water).
Hiking and safety equipment:
- 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats;
- All group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery, and cutlery);
- Oxygen cylinders and ox meters;
- GPS-tracking service;
- Complete medical kits including
- Climbing crew:
- Professional guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All guides are holders of Wilderness First Responder All of them have 7+years of successful experience;
- Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, ).
Taxes:
18% VAT, 1% TDL and 0.3% Service Levy Black willow Safaris is an honest and responsible tour operator working in full compliance with the tax law of the United Republic of Tanzania.
THE CLIMB COST EXCLUDES:
- International flights;
- Visa fee;
- Visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for all others);
- Personal gear rentals;
- Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the climb);
- Portable toilets (if required – 250 USD per unit, one can be shared between 3-4 people);
- Mountaineering insurance. You’ll need special insurance for climbing Kilimanjaro that covers high-altitude trekking up to 6000 m.
ACCOMMODATION
- Accommodation Duration: We offer accommodation for a total of 2 nights in Kilimanjaro/Moshi One night is provided upon arrival before the climbing adventure begins, and the other night is provided after the climbing experience, just before departure.
- Types of Accommodations: The accommodations provided are mid-range to luxury-grade tented camps and lodges. This indicates that guests can expect comfortable and well-appointed accommodations during their
- Subject to Availability: The accommodations mentioned are subject to availability on the date of booking. This means that while we strive to secure the mentioned accommodations, their availability cannot be In case the specified accommodations are fully booked, we will suggest alternative options to ensure guests still have suitable accommodations for their stay.
Overall, this arrangement ensures that guests have a comfortable and convenient stay during their Kilimanjaro/Moshi Town experience, on mid-range accommodations, and contingency plans in place in case of booking unavailability.
MID-RANGE BEFORE AND AFTER CLIMBING
- Kilimanjaro: Kibo Palace Moshi https://kibopalacehotel.com/kibo–palace–hotel–moshi/
- Kilimanjaro: Salinero hotel Moshi: https://www.salsalinerohotel.com/kilimanjaro.html
- Kilimanjaro: Keys Hotel Moshi: https://keyshotelstz.com/
- Kilimanjaro: Kinga homes boutique hotel Moshi: https://kingahomes.com/
PRICE
“All prices are per person for a party of 2 adults sharing a twin or double room except single supplement”
| ACCOMMODATION | 1-2 Pax |
| Economy | SAR 8600 |
| Mid- Range | SAR 10400 |
Tour Plan
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet a Black Willow representative, and transfer to the hotel at the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.
Hiking time: 5 hours Distance: About 7 km’s Habitat: Montane Forest
Early in the morning, we drive, to Machame gate which takes about 90 minutes. You will have lunch at the gate. You start your ascent and enter the rainforest almost immediately. There is a strong possibility of rain in the forest, which will transform the trail into a very soggy, muddy, and slippery experience. Most of the time porters and cook happens to reach the camping site before you for the preparation of meals as well as setting the tents. Sometimes weather conditions at night temperatures can drop at Machame campsite.
Hiking time: 5 hours Distance: About 7 km’s. Habitat: Moorland.
Early in the morning after breakfast, the day is spent reaching Shira cave (3750 m) where you will have a hot lunch. The night at this bare camp will even be colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping. The trail takes us for an hour or so to the top of the forest and then for about two hours at a gentler gradient through the moorland zone. Hiking to this point you will be able to see in an easterly direction, the Western Breach with its spectacular glaciers. You are now due west of Kibo and after a short hike, you will reach the Shira cave in the evening walk.
Hiking time: 7 hours
Distance: About 11 km Habitat:
Semi-desert.
The route now turns east into a semi-desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower, where you reach an altitude of 4600m after about a five-hour walk. Lunch is served in a designated area before ascending the rocky scree path to Lava Tower (4600m). The toughest day so far. It is normally around this point, where for the first time, some climbers will start to feel symptoms of breathlessness, irritability, and headaches. After lunch, you descend again by almost 700m to the Barranco camping area and after reaching the high altitude of 4600m at Lava Tower, the true acclimatization benefit of this day becomes clear. This descent to Barranco camp takes about two hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for the preparation of your dinner.
Hiking time: 8 hours Distance: About 10 km Habitat: Alpine desert
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite where we will have lunch before we proceed. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu camp. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
Hiking time: 7 hours to reach Uhuru Peak & 7 hours to descend to Mweka. Distance: About 14km
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit.
You will wake up around 2300hrs, and after some tea and biscuits, you start climbing to Uhuru peak into the night. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6-hour walk to Stella point is for many climbers, mentally and physically the most challenging on the route. At Stella Point (5757m) you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you will normally encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your life. The walk back to Barafu from the summit takes about 3 hours. Here you will have a well-earned but short rest and collect the rest of your gear, before heading down to Mweka hut (3100m). The route is not difficult and will take you down the rock and scree path into the moorland and eventually into the forest. The camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Dinner and washing water will be prepared
After an early and well-deserved breakfast, it is a short 3-hour and scenic hike back to the Park gate. At Mweka gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5757m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. From the Mweka Gate, you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy 3 km (1 hour) hike. At the Mweka Gate, you will have lunch and a celebration with your mountain crew.
After signing out at the park gate you will be transferred to a hotel in Moshi or Arusha for Taking Some rest with Dinner and Overnight
Today will be the last day of your unforgettable experience in Tanzania, you will be collected at your accommodation at the time of your choice where you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your International Flight back home which marks the end of your epic adventure.