6 Days Machame

7 Days
2090 $us

East African Voyage offers exceptional product for small groups or individuals wanting to climb Kilimanjaro. This pakage include the transfer and the hotel before and after de Kilimanjaro climb and the Kilimanjaro climb.. East African Voyage has extensive expertise on Kilimanjaro and is a partner of IMEC and KIPAP two organizations that ensures proper treatment are given to porter. All our climb are monitor by Kpap, East African Voyage is a leading company in Tanzania on proper porter treatment. We are partener of travel life, http://www.travelife.org/. This confirm our commitement to eco responsible tourism. All our Kilimanjaro climbs are Carbone Neutral, we support Carbone Tanzania initiative.

East African Voyage offers exceptional product for small groups or individuals wanting to climb Kilimanjaro. This pakage include the transfer and the hotel before and after de Kilimanjaro climb and the Kilimanjaro climb.. East African Voyage has extensive expertise on Kilimanjaro and is a partner of IMEC and KIPAP two organizations that ensures proper treatment are given to porter. All our climb are monitor by Kpap, East African Voyage is a leading company in Tanzania on proper porter treatment. We are partener of travel life, http://www.travelife.org/. This confirm our commitement to eco responsible tourism. All our Kilimanjaro climbs are Carbone Neutral, we support Carbone Tanzania initiative.

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha City

  • Day 2 : Kilimanjaro National Park - Kilimanjaro National Park - Machame Camp - Arusha City - Kilimanjaro International Airport

  • Day 3 : Kilimanjaro National Park - Machame Camp - Shira camp

  • Day 4 : Shira camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

  • Day 5 : Baranco Wall - Barafu camp

  • Day 6 : Barafu camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp

  • Day 7 : Mweka Camp - Mweka gate - Arusha City

DAY 1 : Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha City


Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, our representative will meet you and drive you to your hotel for a first evening in Tanzania. Arusha is a major international diplomatic hub. The city hosts and is regarded as the de facto capital of the East African Community. Arusha is surrounded by some of Africa's most famous landscapes and national parks. Situated below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, it has a mild climate.

On this day before the beginning of your Kilimanjaro experience, our guide will do a briefing during which a gear check shall be made. These essential steps will assure security for all, and increase significantly the level of success. The previously completed and submitted medical form shall be reviewed together. Do not hesitate to inquire for further information. You shall be introduced as well to your trekking mates during the briefing.

You will have the rest of the day off to relax and take off the jet lag. You may enjoy your time by the poolside or just take a short walk around the gardens. If you wish to go into town for some shopping or just a visit we will be happy to arrange for transport and a guide but please note this is at an extra fee. Kindly consult with your guide for these options.

Night at Arusha Ahadi Lodge with breakfast


DAY 2 : Kilimanjaro National Park - Kilimanjaro National Park - Machame Camp - Arusha City - Kilimanjaro International Airport


Today after breakfast we will drive from Arusha to Machame Gate where you sign in and get a permit to start climbing. We join the climbing crew here and together we start climbing. Your guide will tell exactly what to expect each day: weather-wise, the nature of the trail and the wildlife that you will grow to know so well. Do not hesitate to ask your guide while you are hiking to point out any special features that might interest you. The night will be spend at Machame Camp.Today after breakfast we will drive from Arusha to Machame Gate where you sign in and get a permit to start climbing. We join the climbing crew here and together we start climbing. Your guide will tell exactly what to expect each day: weather-wise, the nature of the trail and the wildlife that you will grow to know so well. Do not hesitate to ask your guide while you are hiking to point out any special features that might interest you

You will be driven to Kilimanjaro Airport for your return flight. We wish you a safe journey!


DAY 3 : Kilimanjaro National Park - Machame Camp - Shira camp


Today is an easy paced acclimatization day. We will continue our hiking through streams, a river gorge and moorlands. Camp is set a little higher on the Shira Plateau with expansive view of Kilimanjaro. There is an optional hike in the afternoon where you can enjoy the large scenecios and lobelias that grow at this elevation. We will spend the night at Shira Camp. This camp offers a great view of the Kibo Peak. At this location which displays vast prairies and bushes, you will find them regrouped to face the cold and wind. At night, the sky is covered with thousands of stars and you can admire the famous Southern Cross and hear the distant cries of jackals. The next morning, you can not miss the presence of buffalos, or elands.


DAY 4 : Shira camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp


Today, we will hike to elevation of 15,000 feet before descending to our camp. We will pass by Lava Tower; you will have the opportunity to climb. This area will
be your first introduction to alpine zone where the only plant life is the heartiest of grass and lichens. You ascend through the moorlands to alpine desert zone. You will climb slowly. Barranco Camp, where we will spend the night, is located in a beautiful valley, with stunning views of Mount Meru, the twin volcano of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will also have the Heim glacier views, the southern slope of Kibo, not to mention the impressive Barranco Wall.


DAY 5 : Baranco Wall - Barafu camp


Today, we will hike to elevation of 15,000 feet before descending to our camp. We will pass by Lava Tower; you will have the opportunity to climb. This area will
be your first introduction to alpine zone where the only plant life is the heartiest of grass and lichens. You ascend through the moorlands to alpine desert zone. You will climb slowly. We will spend the night at Barafu camp, after a dinner cooked by our chef on site.


DAY 6 : Barafu camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp


At midnight you will begin ascent to Uhuru Peak. You are going to complete some serious achievements and goals. Hiking from six to eight hours from the camp will bring your life into perspective, when you stand on the top of the highest free standing mountain in the world. The weather will tell you how long you are going to spend on the top of Africa for taking pictures and rolling up your trip. From the summit will take approximately three hours hike and have a short stop for lunch around Barafu camp. Later, to proceed and make to Mweka Camp where you are going to spend your last night on Kilimanjaro and have your victory celebration! You shall spend your last night on the conquered volcano, the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro at Mweka Camp, located more than 9,000’ (almost 3,000m) lower than the summit reached. It will be time to celebrate your victory with great satisfaction!


DAY 7 : Mweka Camp - Mweka gate - Arusha City


Today is our last hike. The hike is steep in places and may be slippery if it is a wet day. Please use trekking poles. At Mweka Gate you will say goodbye to your
mountain crew and enjoy your picnic lunch. We will drive to Arusha for hot shower and an early dinner. For those of you who will return home, we shall say Goodbye for those who would like to see more of Tanzania, it will be a pleasure to take you in some of the most amazing national parks or would you like a relaxing time on the spice island of Zanzibar, we could also arrange for that.

Night at Arusha Ahadi Lodge with breakfast


Arusha Ahadi Lodge

The lodge is situated in the village of Movarian, Arusha, a few hundred metres from the Moshi / Nairobi Road which is approximately 3 km from Arusha CBD.We have a fully equipped restaurant and bar offering the services of three qualified chefs and very attentive wait staff. Our chefs are the creators of fine cuisine, using fresh produce from all over Tanzania. We pride ourselves on good, wholesome cuisine. Our chefs are all college trained and create dishes to tantalize your taste buds. Please let us know if you would like to try traditional dishes outside the main menu. Ahadi Lodge comprises 5 Rondavel style cottages each containing 2 rooms plus an additional 2 rooms. We have 5 double rooms, 5 twin rooms and 1 room with 1 queen bed and 1 single bed and another room with 3 x single beds.
Accommodation-Category: 3*
http://www.ahadi-lodge.com/