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Experience the ultimate adventure as you explore the breathtaking beauty of Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route on this hiking day trip that includes a boxed lunch and hotel transfers from Moshi Town / Arusha .
Important information
What to bring
- Hiking shoes
- Rain gear
Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike Via Machame Route: The trek starts at Machame Gate, which is close to Moshi or Arusha and situated at the southern end of the mountain. The hike begins in the lush, productive montane rainforest of Kilimanjaro. The lower slopes get a lot of precipitation, so you might imagine trekking poles are recommended because the terrain could be slick and steep. The trees vanish as the road approaches the Shira Plateau, and low scrub in the heather zone takes their place.
Included/Exclude
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Moshi Town/ Arusha Town
- Car transfers
- Lunch box
- Drinking Water
- Hiking guide
- Entrance fee (pay by card at the gate)
- Pickup and drop-off in Arusha
- Tips to the guide/driver
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
The trail then ascends steeply to the volcanic plug known as Lava Tower before descending to and turning around Barranco Wall. The southern circuit is the name given to the path that circles from Barranco through Karanga to Barafu. Climbers are exposed to stunning views as it circles the peak midway.
From the east, the long, arduous ascent to the summit is undertaken over endless switchbacks through progressively looser gravel until we arrive at the crater rim at a location known as Stella Point. The walk from Stella Point to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, is quite flat. The Mweka track is followed on the fast descent.
Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike Via Machame Route
Because it stays below 4000 meters, Kilimanjaro short treks are perfect for folks who do not need to get to the top. Additionally, this journey is ideal for those who lack the time to ascend to the peak. These brief excursions last one to four days, depending on the traveler.
It entails traveling 35 kilometers from Moshi to the first camp, Machame, at a height of 3000 meters, and returning over the same path the same day. Once there, you must register, pay, and receive a legal permit. The hike begins at Machame Gate at 1800, and it takes 4-5 hours in each direction to travel the 11 kilometers (22 km round trip) to Machame Camp.
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