Machame Route: Kilimanjaro Climb (7-Days)
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Açıklama
The Machame Route is a popular trekking path on Mount Kilimanjaro, renowned for its scenic beauty and challenging terrain.
1. Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
• Elevation: 1,800m to 2,835m (5,905ft to 9,301ft)
• Distance: 11 km / 7 miles
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Description: The trek begins at Machame Gate, winding through lush rainforest. Expect to see dense vegetation, streams, and possibly some wildlife.
2. Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
• Elevation: 2,835m to 3,750m (9,301ft to 12,303ft)
• Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
• Description: The path continues through rainforest before transitioning to moorland. The trail gets steeper but offers panoramic views of the Shira Plateau.
3. Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
• Elevation: 3,750m to 4,600m to 3,900m (12,303ft to 15,091ft to 12,795ft)
• Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert
• Description: A challenging day with significant altitude gain followed by a descent. Trekkers pass the Lava Tower for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp.
4. Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
• Elevation: 3,900m to 3,995m (12,795ft to 13,106ft)
• Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Description: This day involves climbing the Barranco Wall, which is a steep but manageable scramble. The trail then undulates until reaching Karanga Camp.
5. Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
• Elevation: 3,995m to 4,673m (13,106ft to 15,331ft)
• Distance: 4 km / 2 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Description: A shorter hike to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit. Trekkers will rest here before the final ascent.
6. Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
• Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m to 3,100m (15,331ft to 19,341ft to 10,170ft)
• Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent (3 miles ascent / 7 miles descent)
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 6-8 hours descent
• Habitat: Arctic to Rainforest
• Description: The summit attempt begins around midnight. After reaching Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, trekkers descend to Mweka Camp for rest.
7. Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
• Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640m (10,170ft to 5,380ft)
• Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Description: A gentle descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where climbers will receive their summit certificates.
Öne Çıkanlar
- Stunning Scenery
- Acclimatization Advantage
- Comfortable Camping
Rehberlik dilleri
ÖNEMLİ BİLGİLER
1. Health and Fitness:
2. Travel Insurance:
3. Vaccinations and Health Precautions:
4. Visa and Documentation:
5. Packing List:
6. Booking with a Reputable Operator:
7. Acclimatization and Itinerary:
8. Financial Preparation:
9. Environmental Responsibility:
10. Mental Preparation:
DAHİL
- One private arrival and departure transfer per group between Kilimanjaro Airport and your hotel in a private vehicle with driver
- 2 night’s hotel accommodation Arusha/Moshi
- All Kilimanjaro National Park entrance fees, camping/cabin fees, and climbing permits.
- Emergency oxygen (for emergency use only, not as a summit aid)
- Complete first aid kit (for emergency use only)
- Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook.
- Salaries paid to the mountain support team according to KINAPA (Kilimanjaro National Park Authority) guidelines.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
- Superior quality camping equipment (Camping Stands, Sleeping Mats, Camp Chairs, Camp Tables, Dining Tent • Porter to carry your duffel bag, with a maximum weight of 15 kg / 32 lbs., from one campsite to another
- Certified Kilimanjaro National Park for its successful summit attempt
DAHİL DEĞİL
- Flights and airport taxes
- Articles of a personal nature
- Mandatory gratuities for guides, porters, and cook (average gratuity ranges from US$250 to US$350 per hiker, depending on the number of days and number of hikers in the group, as well as the route chosen)
- Tanzania Entry Visa ($50 per passport for most nationalities / $100 per visa for U.S. Passport holders)
- Vaccination requirements (yellow fever: only required if you are traveling to Tanzania through a country infected with yellow fever, Meningitis and Hepatitis A are still optional, but recommended)
- Optional but highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
- Personal trekking/trekking equipment: You can rent some of the equipment in Tanzania.
- Optional live tracking service: subject to an additional cost, depending on availability and advance booking.
- Snacks, personal medicine and beverages
- Meals and beverages not specified.
- Private bathroom for extra group $150
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