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Machame Route
Machame is a challenging and at times steep trek with stunning scenery as it traverses
through Kilimanjaros 5 diverse climatic zones. This route provides the opportunity to “trek
high and sleep low” which is considered important in minimizing the potential for altitude
sickness.
The climb starts above the picturesque mountain village of Machame to the south of
Kilimanjaro. After passing through the Machame forest and into the moorland zone, we
scramble up and over some rocks and eventually emerge onto the Shira Plateau. We then
advance counter-clockwise traversing below the southern face of Kibo, climb Lava Tower
for magnificent 360 degree panoramas, ascend the Great Barranco Wall, a challenging
and exhilarating rock scramble, and approach Uhuru Summit from Barafu or Kossovo
Camp and the ridge that abuts the Southeast Valley. The climb from Barafu offers
incredible views of Mawenzi Peak and Kilimanjaro’s remnant volcanic cone.
Day 1: Arrive Tanzania (Lunch)

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On yourarrival at KilimanjaroInternationalAirportorthe arrivalsorthe Arushashuttle busterminus(if transferringby
busfrom Nairobi) amemberof ourstaff will be at holdingaTrekili EcoExpeditionsplacard.Youwill thenbe transferred
to Out PostLodge for overnight.
Day 2: Arusha-Machame Gate to Machame Camp (Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner)
Depart Machame Gate and trek upwards through the montane rainforest, characterized by dense vegetation,
a muddy trail and short sections of steep climbs where you may hear the calls of many exotic birds and if we
are lucky we may see blue monkeys on the forest canopy and hear the grunting calls of the magnificent black
colobus monkeys with their long ‘cape’ of white hair and a flowing white tail. Our first campsite, Machame
Camp, is right after the dense tree cover in an area with lower but still thick bush where Podocarpus (African

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yellow-wood), Hagenia and Hypericum (St John’s Wort) dominate. In the evening you may hear the
unmistakable shrieking call of the tree hyrax
Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp(Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner)
Today we continue through increasingly sparse trees and bushes into moorlands. Picturesque hanging
mosses often cover trees offering an ethereal quality to the landscape. The day finishes with Shira Camp,
which is on a small plateau in the high moorlands, and features views of Kibo in the northwest and Mount
Meru towards the east. White necked ravens can be seen throughout the day and around our campsite.

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Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp (Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner)
Today we turn east and continue to climb “pole pole” (slowly, slowly) through increasingly rocky and desolate
terrain. We will leave the moorland behind and continue up a rocky path through typical Kilimanjaro mountain
vegetation of Senecios and Lobelia. We will pass through the alpine moorland zone where plants are
extremely hardy and consist of lichens, grasses, and heather, to reach Kilimanjaro’s alpine desert zone.

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We take lunch at Lava Tower (4630m) and for those who feel up to it you can undertake an optional rock
scramble (non-technical) to the top of Lava Tower where you will have spectacular panoramic vistas of the
Karanga Valley below, Shira Plateau and the spectacular Western Breach above.
From Lava Tower, we descend steeply for 2 hours down more than 600m into the Great Barranco Valley. This
descent affords fantastic views and some great photo opportunities of the Western Breach and Breach Wall.
You will also feel the clear benefits of this acclimatization day as we lose altitude down to the camp.
Barranco Camp is set on a col (flat area) enclosed on three sides by the Breach Walls, and the Kibo massif
itself. Hanging glaciers shimmer in the sunshine above amidst the eerie landscape of plants such as the giant
groundsels, and the uniquely endemic Giant Lobelia. This is definitely the toughest day so far, but incredibly
beautiful.

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Day 5: Baranco Camp to Barafu Camp(Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner)
Today we undertake the Great Barranco Wall – an imposing face above Barranco camp. A steady climb up
the eastern wall takes us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some breathtaking views of the

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Heim Glacier and Mt. Kilimanjaro depending upon the weather and any cloud cover. Our trail continues down
into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley,
Here the temperature will grow colder as we follow the trail climbing through this barren and dry landscape up
to the Barafu camp. Barafu is the Swahili word for “ice”, and the camping area is on a ridge in a narrow and
exposed flat area. Here there are ever-present powerful winds blowing down from the mountain peaks. Our
campsite at 4600m offers spectacular views of the nearby peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. In preparation for your
final ascent tonight, you will familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark, and prepare your equipment and
thermal clothing for the summit attempt. Sleep will be difficult, though you will to retire to your tents after
dinner to rest for the 1385m final ascent to the roof of Africa.
Day 6: Barafu Camp  to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp(Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner)
We will rise early to leave camp at around 12am and after a warm drink and a light snack, you will begin the
most difficult though most rewarding day of the trek – your hike to the roof of Africa. After approximately 6
hours of slow but strenuous hiking, you will reach the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5685m.     At this

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point we stop to rest, eat lunch and take in the views over the clouds. From Stella Point the trail is normally
snow-covered, and every step of the two-hour final ascent to Uhuru peak is challenging. Passing alongside
the iridescent blue Rebmann and Tarzel glaciers we reach Elveda Point (5882) we can see Uhuru Peak now
only minutes away. The roof of Africa is within your grasp.
Arriving at the summit you feel a huge sense of elation and accomplishment you have done it, you have made
it to the highest point in Africa. We spend as much time as you need to appreciate your accomplishment, as
this is a day to remember for the rest of your life! The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the
weather conditions and temperature.
We start back down the same trail, and descend to Barafu camp. Here you will have a well earned but short
rest and remove some of your many layers of clothing as the day begins to heat up. We head down the rock
and scree path into the moorland zone, reaching the forest, and eventually arriving at Mweka Camp in the
early afternoon where a hot shower and meal awaits. Today is the longest, and the most mentally and
physically challenging of the trek, but a life changing day that will stay with you forever, as you have
conquered the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate-Arusha (Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner)

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Today your legs will be further tested as the trail descends steeply through the lush Mweka rain forest. The
trail is steep in places and the going slippery if wet. The route follows the crest of a broad ridge separating two
river valleys until it meets with a road that leads us for the last 40 minutes to the Mweka Park Gates where we
stop for a well deserved picnic lunch where successful hikers will receive their summit certificates (gold for
Uhuru Peale, Green for Stella point) from the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority. Post celebrations, we are
taken by either private bus or jeep to Arusha , Overnight at your Lodge
Day 8, - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
This morning after breakfast you will drive to Tarangire National Park and will spend the afternoon exploring
on game drives. The park is cut through by the Tarangire River which proves a magnet for all manner of
wildlife during the long dry season when the surrounding area becomes completely parched. During the wet
season the wildlife is more scattered but you are still almost guaranteed sightings of Tarangire’s extensive

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elephant population. Large herds roam the riverbed whilst zebra, buffalo, gazelle and wildebeest try to avoid
the predatory advances of lion and leopard. There is also a remarkable profusion of bird life as the Tarangire
swamps are home to 550 bird varieties including many rare species.
Overnight at Eileens tree inn( http://www.eileenstrees.com/) or similar
Day 9-SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti National Park. Along the way you will stop at the Olduvai Gorge. This
is a steep sided ravine in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, and is famous for the variety of early hominid
fossils that have been found here. There is an excellent museum; it is very small but informative and well
worth the stop.
Overnight at katikati tented camp
(http://www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com/camps/serengetimediumcamp/)

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Day 10:-Serengeti- Ngorongoro. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
After breakfast, you will have morning game drive in Serengeti, After lunch drive to Ngorongoro and
overnight at Rhino Lodge (http://www.ngorongoro.cc/)

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Day 11:Ngorongoro Crater-Arusha. (breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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Early in the morning we drive to Ngorongoro crater descend to the crater floor where you will be
amazed by the sheer number and diversity of animals and birdlife. Seated or standing in our pop up
safari vehicles the viewing opportunities are endless, just deciding which way to look and what to
look at, the choices are unlimited. The sheer excitement as we spot any of the Big 5 or we get the
call over the radio that a lion is perched high atop a nearby rocky outcrop or a black rhino has been
sighted and rush with our vehicle to catch a glimpse before the moment passes. The excitement
mounts again as arrive to yet another sighting, perhaps a lioness and her cubs right next to our
vehicle. The sheer excitement of the chase is indescribable. Late afternoon drive back to Arusha and
transfer to the airport to connect flight back home,
Inclusions
Airport Transfers
Accommodations in full board as per itinerary
Kilimanjaro National Park entrance,camping/hut and rescue fees
Professional wilderness first responder trained guide and porters carrying maximum 20kgs
Gamow bag (portable hyperbaric chamber)
Emergency oxygen
Expedition medical kit
Pulse oximeter
Blood pressure cuff
Stethoscope
All meals while on the Mountain
Large portions of fresh,healthy, nutritious food:
Comprehensive vital sign monitoring
2 way radios

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Luxury chairs with backrest and arm supports
3 person expedition tents (2 clients/tent)
Mountaineering mattress
Mess tent
Fair and ethical treatment of porters:
Salary for the porters
Salary for the Guides
Salary for the Cooks
Government taxes
VAT(Value added tax)
Return transfer Arusha/Moshi hotel to Park Gate
4 x4 Safari vehicle with a pop up roof during the safari
Professional and Experience English speaking safariGuide
All meals while on safari
3 Bottles of Mineral water per person during the safari
Exclusions:
International airfare,excess baggage charges,airport departure taxes,costs of visas, immunizations, personal expenses
such as beverages (other than those included with meals, as listed in each itinerary), room service, souvenirs, laundry,
communication charges,medical or extra evacuation fees,staff gratuities, personal trekking equipment, additional
transportation, accommodation before and after the climb, and meals incurred by a client unable to continue a planned
itinerary due to illness, health, medical conditions or due to airline schedule changes
Offer which one person will coast USD 2650.tour leader paid usd 1600

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