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Mount Meru, 3-day Itinerary in the Arusha National Park in Tanzania

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Get to the top of Kilimanjaro via the scenic Machame route with one of our certified mountain guides in Tanzania.

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Highlights

  • Climb the summit of Kilimanjaro via the scenic Machame route.
  • Witness stunning views of the peaks of Kibo and Kilimanjaro.
  • Traverse a diverse landscape of dense forest and moorland.

Description

Also known as the Whiskey route, the Machame route is one of the most popular routes to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Alongside offering an excellent summit success rate, it also provides ample time for acclimatization. Come, join us on this 6-day adventure to get to the summit of Kilimanjaro via this amazing route.

Beginning in the southwest of Kilimanjaro, the route takes us through Shira plateau and eventually joins the Shira and Lemosho routes just after crossing the Shira cave camp, offering breathtaking scenery on the way.

Starting at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, we’ll transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. From there, a drive of about an hour will take us to Machame Gate, the starting part of the trek.

The initial trail leads through a dense rainforest, which finally gives way to moorland. The next few days will be spent crossing Machame Camp and Shira Camp until we reach the Barranco Camp.

The route from Barranco to Barafu requires us to climb the steep Great Barranco Wall, a true adventure indeed! Heading on scree slopes, we’ll finally reach the campsite to prepare for the final summit hike the following day.

Starting early, ascending on snow and ice, we’ll walk past the spectacular Stella Point to reach the Uhuru peak-the roof of Africa. The top offers exceptional views of the neighboring peaks.

After relishing our time here, we’ll descend to Mweka Camp and finally to Mweka Gate, ending this incredible trip.

Although the trip can be completed in 6 days, it is recommended to stretch it by an extra day for better acclimatization. Also, you need to be in good physical shape to get onboard.

So, strap your boots and send a message now to hop on this amazing adventure in Tanzania with us. Also, check out the summit hike via the Rongai route.

Meeting point

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Itinerary

Day 1: Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)

Driving from Moshi, we’ll get to the gate of Machame route. After completing park formalities, we’ll begin to climb! The trail leads through dense rainforest. It is not a well-trodden path so you can expect some overgrowth and wet and muddy underfoot.

  • Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi

  • Approx. time taken: 6 hours

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 2: Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)

Continuing through the forest, we’ll head onto the Shira Plateau, to see spectacular views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.

  • Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi

  • Approx. time taken: 5 hours

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3: Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

Crossin a high moorland, we’ll set on the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach to finally reach the camp. You’ll spend the rest of the day acclimatizing.

  • Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi

  • Approx. time taken: 8 hours

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

We’ll climb the Great Barranco Wall and passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we’ll head towards the Karanga valley, our last stop for fresh water before the summit. Walking on scree slopes, we’ll get to Barafu camp.

  • Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi

  • Approx. time taken: 8 hours

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5: Barafu Camp (4640m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) & down to Mweka Camp (3100m)

Starting early, we will be climb scree for 4 to 5 hours to get to the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) by sunrise. Another hike of an hour takes us to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to see incredible views. Thereafter, we’ll descend to Barafu Camp for breakfast and get down to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.

  • Distance covered: 16.4km / 9.6mi

  • Approx. time taken: 13hours – 15hours

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 6: Trek Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

Traversing the rainforest, we’ll get back to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your certificates. Thereafter, we’ll transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi.

  • Distance covered: 9.1km / 7.5miles

  • Approx. time taken: 3 hours

  • Hotel: Bed &Breakfast

Day 7: Departure

Transfer back to the airport.

 

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