Mt. Kilimanjaro - Machame Route
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Machame Route
Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, located in Northeast Tanzania, near the Kenya border. It is an extinct volcano, and world’s highest free-standing mountain at 5893 m.
Climbing Klimanjaro intrigues the climbers by its uniqueness. Its slopes are covered by a variety of vegetation as well as a variety of ecological systems. Plantations, mostly of coffee, for which Tanzania is famous for, cover its lowest slopes. Higher up lies a tropical rainforest, followed by heath, moor land, alpine deserts and the ice-capped summit.
who can
Climb?
Climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro can be a perfect peak for your first high-altitude pursuit. The mountain is non-technical in nature and offers very little challenges. But, make no mistake. These little challenges can be super serious if not trained well before hand.Climbers are recommended to have an excellent level of fitness, which will form the foundation of not just this peak, but to all of their future climbing endeavors.
To make things easier for you, we’ve compiled a list of pre-requisites that are required to climb Mt.Kilimanjaro:
Physical Fitness:
Climbers are expected to have an exceptional level of physical fitness. Consistent, structured training specific to mountaineering over a period of 6-8 months will be an absolute requirement for anyone looking to climb this peak. One must be able to trek 6-8 hrs comfortably carrying a backpack weighing 10-15 kgs.
Mountaineering Experience:
Though prior mountaineering experience will be an added advantage, no specific mountaineering experience is required for climbing this peak.
Please check out our ‘Training’ page for custom programs for your climbs.
MACHAME ROUTE
Itinerary
Arrival in Kilimanjaro
Arrive Kilimanajro international Airport in Tanzania. We will receive and transfer to hotel at Moshi. Complete documentation and any purchases / rental of Personal equipment will be done on this day.
Hike to Machame Camp
Today we drive from our hotel and get dropped off at the Machame gate. We begin our hike from here and reach the Machame camp after hiking for about 6-7 hrs.
Hike to Shira Camp
After a good night’s rest, we are in for a comparatively shorter climbing day. We proceed on a 4-6 hrs hike towards Shira camp. We spend the rest of the evening/night enjoying the fantastic views the Serengeti has to offer.
Hike to Barranco Camp
Today we head towards Barranco camp and the duration of the hike will about 6-8 hrs. From this point we breach the high-altitude limit (above 3500m) and start to feel the thin air.
Hike to Karanga Camp
After the previous long day, today we have a leisure start to the next camp. After an enriching breakfast, we begin our 4-5 hrs hike towards Karanga Camp.
Hike to Barafu Camp
This will be a challenging day as we keep gaining more altitude and the effects of very high altitude are felt on our bodies. It takes about 4-5 hrs to reach the Barafu camp.
Summit Attempt
The big day of the summit attempt will be today! From the Barafu camp, it takes about 7-8 hrs to reach the summit (Uhuru peak) and another 4-6 hrs of descent all the way down to Mweka hut.
Descend to Moshi
On the last day on the mountain we descend down to the Mweka gate and then drive down to the hotel at Moshi. The duration of the hike is about 3-4 hrs. Tonight will be a farewell dinner at the hotel.
Drop off at the Airport
After Breakfast team will be dropped at Kilimanjaro International Airport for further transfer.
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Mount Kilimanjaro
Overview
- Two way transfer: Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi – Kilimanjaro Airport.
- 2 Nights accommodation in Moshi on Twin Sharing basis.
- Transfer from hotel to Park gate and return to hotel after climb.
- All Entry fees including National Park gate fee.
- Qualified mountain guides, Assistant guides, Porters and Cooks
- Salaries for mountain crew
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the mountain – Veg/Non-Veg
- Hot drinks on the mountain (tea / coffee etc..)
- Trekking permit.
- Camping fee, tents and dining tents as required.
- Portable toilets.
- Two-way radio carried by guide for emergency.
- Oxygen Emergency situations (not as climbing support).
- Certificate for successful attempt / summit.
- Government climbing taxes and fees.
- Tips for guides, porters and cook.
- International flight ticket from Mumbai to Mumbai
- Items of personal nature.
- Personal clothing & equipment.
- Entry VISA Fee
- Major meals (lunch & Dinner) in Moshi hotel.
- Travel & Risk insurance.
Climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro requires a simple yet effective level of preparation. A good way to train for the climb is to start working on your basic cardiovascular fitness supplemented by a simple strength program. Going on regular hikes (6-7 hrs) on local trails about 1-2 times a month will be a great way to condition yourself for the climb.
Our decades of experience in the mountains have helped us prepare the perfect training programs for people coming from diverse backgrounds. For tailor-made training plans for your ascent of Mt.Kilimanjaro, head to our ‘Training’ page.
Climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro requires the most basic but highly required set of gear. Based on our experience, we have carefully selected the following list that is suitable for this climb. We just like to add one golden rule in the aspect of purchasing equipment/gear i.e., “Try before you buy.”
Climbers are suggested to arrive 1-2 days before the start date of the expedition. This allows ample time to recover from any jetlag and settle in the local city. The return ticket may be an ‘open ticket’ or 1-2 days after the last day of the expedition.
Insurance
It is mandatory for every climber to have an insurance that covers medical emergency & evacuation during the full duration of the expedition. Along with that, we also highly recommend a ‘trip cancellation’ insurance for any eventuality. Having such an insurance will ensure that you as a climber are covered from all aspects.
Currency
Shilling will be used for doing all the local transactions throughout Tanzania. One can withdraw the same from the ATMs/Banks. And alternatively, carrying USD will be of great value, as pretty much everyone accepts them without any hesitation.
Visa
We provide full support in the form of supporting documentation and all the necessary communication required for the processing of your visa.
A booking fee of USD $500 will be required to confirm your trip for an upcoming season. This fee is non-refundable but transferable. Please refer our detailed booking policy sent to you on request.
Payment Policy
Convenient part payment options are available for this trip. However, the complete payment has to be made on or before 10 days before the start of the itinerary.
Transfer Policy
Incase for any reason your trip has to be transferred to the next season, the same can be done within the ‘Transfer period’ for each trip.
Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policies are customer-friendly and can be easily availed within the ‘cancellation period’ of each trip. Please note that the cancellation will be subject to the prevalent conditions.
For a detailed list of all the policies, please write to us at info@transadventures.com
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Why
Transcend Adventures?
Safety
Safety is the highest priority in our expeditions. When we say safety, we just don’t mean climbing. Right from the food you eat at our camps, to all the tiny pieces of rope & hardware, & our mountain/expedition guides are the best in class. All these will ensure the safest climbing experience.
Guide / Sherpa
Our Mountain Guides are of the finest in the region. They form the backbone of all our expeditions. Highly experienced, they bring all of it to your table, so that you’ll enjoy the best of climbing experience on the big mountains.
Success Rate
Honestly, it’s an open secret that the above two aspects of safety and hospitality have been propelling our clients to the top of every summit. With over 90 summits to Everest and another 200 summits covering all the 7-Summits, we let the numbers speak our success.
Base Camp Services
Our base camp services across the globe are unrivaled! For us, a base camp is a “Home away from home”. Whether you’re from the west or the east, we ensure that we serve you your native food on a daily basis. With a host of custom packages to choose from, we’re certain that you will not miss the comfort of your home!
Exclusive Doctor
An experienced high altitude medical doctor is always with us during every expedition to Mt.Everest. He/she is always available at the Base Camp/ Advanced Base Camp for any medical related concern, however small the condition is. Well, in the mountains it’s the small things that matter the most!
Weather Forecast
The weather plays the single most important factor on your probability of reaching the summit. We have 3 independent weather forecasts from the most reliable weather forecasters that ensure that we pick the most safest weather window for your summit attempt.