Conquer Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route: Experience breathtaking vistas, diverse landscapes, and a challenging climb to Africa’s highest peak. Perfect for adventurous hikers.
Day 1: Flight to Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro National Park - Transfer from your hotel in Kigali to the airport. Flight Kigali to Kilimanjaro Airport. Our driver will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your hotel at the foothills of Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation: Kaliwa Lodge Moshi
Day 2: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Marangu - Elevation: 1,843m to 2,700m (6,046 ft to 8,858 ft), distance: 8 km, hiking time: 4-5 hours, habitat: rain forest
We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- On-board restrooms
- Trikke use
- Alcoholic Beverages
At 19,340 feet (5,895m) Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa…The base of the mountain is nearly 50 miles (80km) long and 25 miles (40km) and contains three peaks in various stages of erosion…Shira on the west side, Mawenzi on the east and Kibo in the center…The youngest peak, Kibo, is covered by three large ice fields and is the location of the highest point on Kilimanjaro The descent is down Mweka, on the south-east side of the mountain. Because of the ascent in the west and descent down the north, Machame offers great vistas of Kilimanjaro. Additionally, Machame visits stunning places such as Shira Plateau, Barranco, and Lava Tower.
Machame is ideal for those who want a more difficult climb, and are confident in their ability to hike over extended periods of time on sometimes steep terrain. Climbers using Machame place a premium of varied scenery, but also accept heavy traffic
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