Tanzania: Machame Out Mweka / Tusker Route

  • Mt Kilimanjaro
  • 0 booked
  • Duration: 7 days - 6 nights
  • Language: English
  • Tour type: Hiking Tour
  • Transport: Car
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinner
  • Group size: Varies
The Machame route is arguably the most scenic and probably the most beautiful route by which to ascend the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro.  The trek begins in the south-west area of the mountain at Machame Gate and descends down Mweka, on the south-east side of the mountain thus offering climbers the most varied scenery of Kilimanjaro. Additionally, Machame visits stunning places such as Shira Plateau, Barranco, and Lava Tower. Machame route is known as the "Whiskey Route" in comparison to Marangu because it is a more difficult route and trekkers sleep in camping tents as opposed to huts. Machame is the...

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Day 1. Arusha or Nairobi - Moshi

Leave Nairobi at 7:30am drive through Namanga border check in then proceed to Arusha further to Moshi  for Overnight in a hotel. 8hrs drive

 

 

 

Day 2. Moshi - Machame hut (9,840ft/3000m)

Drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate  entry registration. Start the trek to Machame hut through thick rainforest. Have packed lunch on the way. Dinner and retire for the day.

 

Day 3. Machame hut - Shira hut (12,470ft/3800m)

Ascend to Shira Hut past the Shira plateau and through ridges and valleys. Stay here overnight.

 

 

 

Day 4: MINTO`S -SHIPTON CAMP (4,200M)

Head eastward to a junction where we continue to Lava Tower Campsite (14,760ft/4500m), then descend to Barranco camp thus allowing your body to adjust to altitude change. Take the day’s rest here.

Day 5: SHIPTON – BATIAN (5199M) – SHIPTON (CLIMBING DAY)

Across the Karanga Valley and ascend to Barafu campsite. Have dinner and take the day’s rest ready for the hike to the summit.

Note: An extra day for acclimatization can be added by staying overnight at Karanga camp then proceeding to Barafu camp the next day.

DAY 6: Barafu camp-Summit(19,340ft/5895m)-Mweka

Start at mid-night for the Summit (Uhuru peak) arriving at sunrise. Descend back to Barafu for breakfast then further down to Mweka Hut. Have lunch and spend the rest of the day relaxing.

DAY 7: Mweka hut - Moshi

After Breakfast, descend to the park gate where a vehicle awaits to transfer you to Moshi for onward travel or catch flight

What to prepare

  1. National ID / Passport
  2. Wallets and bank cards
  3. Suitable footwear
  4. Suitcases and luggage backpacks
  5. Any required medicine before traveling

 


 

What’s Included

  • Tour to Machame Out Mweka / Tusker Route
  • Driver/Guide
  • Bottled water, soda, fruit and snacks
  • Pick-up and drop-off by tour vehicle

 


Price

  • Prices will be provided after inquiries.

 


 

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and hiking or tennis shoes.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved at both attractions.
  • Waiver will need to be signed attesting to good health conditions

 


 

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours before the tour’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 48 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.
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