Machame Route Kilimanjaro
| country: | Tanzania |
| location: | Kilimanjaro |
| trip type: | High altitude, strenuous trekking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 26 Dec 2009: 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct |
| price: | From £1199 - £1329 (10 days) including flights from UK, from £699 excluding flights. Local payment US $580 |
| late availability: | Late availability on 3rd & 10th October departures. Special offer: Free insurance on late availability departures. |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Stunning camping trek to Kilimanjaro’s summit
Machame Route
Get off the beaten track on the tougher ‘Machame’ climb. This is a fully supported 6-day camping trip through a remote wilderness area, with great access to the remaining glaciers and the western breach. You’ll enjoy inspirational views of Kibo Peak, the eternal icefields, and Kili’s scree-covered dome… before the ultimate achievement of summit morning!
Why Kilimanjaro?
Choose from three routes to the summit of the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Kilimanjaro rises out of the African plains and is a breathtaking sight. On summit morning you’ll stand way above the cloud and watch the sun rise – we promise you it will remain one of the most vivid memories that you will ever have. You’ll feel regenerated after all the hard work.
Combination & Extension Options
You can round off your trek with a trip to the exotic spice island of Zanzibar. Alternatively, you can combine your trek with our Rift Valley Safari. You can extend this combination further with a stay on Zanzibar Island.
Machame Route
Get off the beaten track on the tougher ‘Machame’ climb. This is a fully supported 6-day camping trip through a remote wilderness area, with great access to the remaining glaciers and the western breach. You’ll enjoy inspirational views of Kibo Peak, the eternal icefields, and Kili’s scree-covered dome… before the ultimate achievement of summit morning!
Why Kilimanjaro?
Choose from three routes to the summit of the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Kilimanjaro rises out of the African plains and is a breathtaking sight. On summit morning you’ll stand way above the cloud and watch the sun rise – we promise you it will remain one of the most vivid memories that you will ever have. You’ll feel regenerated after all the hard work.
Combination & Extension Options
You can round off your trek with a trip to the exotic spice island of Zanzibar. Alternatively, you can combine your trek with our Rift Valley Safari. You can extend this combination further with a stay on Zanzibar Island.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1-2: | Overnight flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to Arusha |
| Day 3: | Drive to Machame Gate; trek to Machame camp |
| Day 4: | Trek to Shira Plateau |
| Day 5: | Trek to Barranco Hut |
| Day 6: | Trek to Barafu Hut |
| Day 7: | Trek to summit & return via Barafu to Mweka Hut |
| Day 8: | Trek to Mweka & drive to Arusha |
| Day 9: | Free day in Arusha |
| Day 10: | Fly to London |
travellers' tales
Reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro was the highlight (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.how this holiday makes a difference
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Our policy of staying in locally owned accommodation, having local guides and group leaders and using transport owned and operated by local people wherever possible is continued in Tanzania. Our small groups (maximum of 16 people) have a minimal impact on the fragile environment as we explore. All tour guides are responsible for ensuring that the guests understand the nature of the environment that they are in and minimise the impact that they may have. We collect and dispose of all litter, purify all drinking water instead of using bottled water, and use responsible cooking fuels (kerosene) instead of wood.
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