Description
9 days/8 nights Kilimanjaro Trekking tour
<Pick up and drop off Kilimanjaro>
(1 st Jan-31 st December 2023)
Summary
A – Itinerary outline
B – Itinerary in details
C – Transport & Assistance
D – Quotation
E – General Conditions – Cancelations
A – Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive, Orientation/Gear check
Day 2: Machame hut
Day 3: Shira hut
Day 4: Barranco camp
Day 5: Karanga camp
Day 6: Barafu camp
Day 7: Mweka hut
Day 8: Mweka/ Arusha
Day 9: Depart
B – Itinerary in detail
Machame route is argueably 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 scenary 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 second most popular route on the
mountain.
Nights are spent in 'mountain tents' sleeping two persons per tent (3 man tents, so
there is space for your luggage). All your supplies and camping equipment are
carried by porters and your meals are prepared.
Machame is ideal for those who want a more difficult climb, and are confident in their
ability to hike for long periods of time over somewhat steep terrain. The route takes
six days minimum to complete, although seven days is recommended to increase the
chances of summiting. The descent is down Mweka, on the south-east side of the
mountain.
Day 1: Arrive Moshi (KIA)
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro international airport, you will be met by Mokimoh Adventure
Tanzania team and picked transferred to your hotel in Arusha, where you will meet your
climbing guides for briefing and final gear check. Overnight at Ambassador Hotel. BB
Day 2: Arusha town – Machame hut (9,840ft/3000m)
07h00: After breakfast leave the lodge for the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at
Machame for entry registration then start the trek to Machame hut through thick rain
forest.
12h30: Have packed lunch at a picnic site along the trail.
19h00: Dinner and retire for the day at Machame hut.
Day 3: Machame hut – Shira hut (12,470ft/3800m)
08h00: After breakfast, ascend past the Shira and through ridges and valleys heading to
the next night stop at Shira hut.
12h30: Have packed lunch at a picnic site along the trail.
19h00: Dinner and retire for the day at Shira hut.
Day 4: Shira hut – Barranco camp (12,960ft/3950m)
08h00: 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.
12h30: Have packed lunch at a picnic site along the trail.
19h00: Dinner and overnight at Barranco camp.
Day 5: Barranco camp – Karanga camp (13,450ft/4100m)
08h00: After breakfast, hike the great Barranco wall then across the Karanga Valley and
ascend to Karanga campsite.
13h00: Hot lunch at the campsite.
This day is a short hike of about 3 hrs gaining only 490ft/150m of elevation which is
good for acclimatization.
19h00: Dinner and overnight at Karanga campsite.
Day 6: Karanga camp – Barafu camp (15,090ft/4600m)
08h00: After breakfast, hike the great Barranco wall then across the Karanga Valley and
ascend to Karanga campsite for lunch.
12h30: Hot lunch at the Karanga campsite.
13h30: Afternoon hike to Barafu camp.
17h00: Have dinner and take the day’s rest ready for the hike to the summit.
Day 7: Barafu Camp-Summit (19,340ft/5895m)-Mweka
00h00: Have a cup of coffee/tea and start the midnight trek to the summit via Stella
Point.
06h00: Reach the summit, Uhuru peak, have a short period of photo taking then
descend to Barafu camp for breakfast/Brunch and a little rest.
12h00: Continue down to Mweka hut for the days and night’s rest.
Day 8: Mweka camp – Arusha town
08h00: Walk down to the park gate where say bye to the guides and porters, have
packed lunches on the way to the Ambassador Hotel. for a well-deserved hot shower.
Afternoon spent at leisure relaxing.
19h00: Overnight at Ambassador hotel.
Day 9: Arusha Town-Kilimanjaro Airport-Departure
After breakfast at the hotel then wait to be picked for transfer to the Kilimanjaro airport
for departure flight home or further holiday destination.
End of the service
C – Transport & Assistance
Transport
Mokimoh Adventure Tanzania uses 7- and 22-seater mini-buses as well as 4×4
custom-made safari vehicles/Toyota Alphard for airport transfers and transport to and
from the mountain. All are equipped with communication system VHS/BLU manned by
professional English-speaking driver-guides.
Included in our vehicles:
– Cooler box/ Ice box
– Bottles of mineral water
– English speaking driver guide
– Guidebooks
– Binoculars
Assistance
You will be guided and transported by our expert guides who speak fluent
English and are very familiar with the Flora and Fauna, Culture and Geography
of Tanzania.
Our mountain climbing guides are very knowledgeable on altitude related
sickness and are experienced in handling victims of the same on the mountain.
Mokimoh Adventure Tanzania provides Gamow bags for climbers on request at
a reasonable fee.
Kilimanjaro National Park Rescue team has VHS communication system to
convey messages to all stations on the mountain.
Our guides use mobile phones to contact the offices throughout the climb.
Regular porters are hired to carry the clients’ climbing gear and other supplies.
Personal porters to carry clients’ daypacks can be hired on request at an extra
fee.
Chemical eco-friendly toilet provided as a complimentary service for groups of 4
persons and above.
D – Quotation – NETT Rates in US dollars
9 Days 8 Nights Kilimanjaro Climb on Machame Route (7 Days/6 nights on the
Mountain).
Group Size Each of 1 pax Each of 2pax Each of 3-5pax Each of 6-9pax
Cost U$2197 U$2087 U$1959 U$1890
Included in the Price
• Arrival & Departure Transfer to and from Kilimanjaro, Full briefing & Gear Check
• All meals while on climb(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Mountain Tent accommodation( 2 man tents).
• All park fees & Camping fees
• Guides’ and porters’ salaries
• English speaking, Professional guide
• 2 Nights accommodation in Arusha town on BB(1 before and 1 after the Climb)
Not Included
• Sleeping bags and climbing gear
• Items of a personal nature
• Traveler’s insurance
• Tips to guides and porters
E – Terms & Conditions – Cancellation fees
-To secure booking and to confirm the group, you must send a deposit to our bank
account.
-A Deposit of 40% is required at the time of confirmation and the balance at least 35
days before the tour begins.
The deposit may be forfeited in case of cancellations and/or amendments. Please refer
to the conditions below
-Visitors must settle personal bills in foreign exchange: US Dollars, Euro, and/or Sterling
Pounds.
Cancellation & Amendment fees
35 days: prior to tour departure 30%
34 – 15 days: 50%
14 – No show: 100%
Child policy
Children below 16 years old Charged 80% of the adult’s rate