9-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Bamba Trek (Machame Route)
9 days
About this activity
Day 1: Moshi Bus Station Pick-Up (D)
Pick up at Moshi bus station and transfer to your accommodation in Moshi. Tonight, you will get briefed on your upcoming trek. Overnight in Moshi.
Day 2: Transfer to Machame Gate (1,790m) & Trek to Machame Camp (3,010m) (B/L/D)
Drive to the Machame Gate at the Kilimanjaro National Park where you will start your trek. After park entrance formalities, you will begin your ascent. After 6 hours of hiking you will reach Machame Camp [3,000m] where you will enjoy a hearty evening meal. Overnight at Machame Camp.
Day 3: Trek to Shira Camp (3,845m) (B/L/D)
Get up early and start climbing along a steep path towards Shira Camp [3,845m]. Enjoy a short lunch before continuing up a rocky ridge to the Shira Plateau. Have a delicious evening meal and overnight at Shira Camp [3,845m]. Overnight at Shira Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 4: Trek to Barranco Camp (3,960) via Lava Tower (4,640) (B/L/D)
Today will be an acclimatization day so your body can adjust to the altitude. Have a relaxing breakfast and then set off on a 6-7 hour trek from Shira Camp to the Lava Tower [4,640m], before continuing through the Barranco Valley to Barranco Camp [3,960m]. Overnight at Barranco Camp.
Day 5: Trek to Karanga Camp (4,035m) (B/L/D)
Begin the day climbing up the imposing Great Barranco Wall before reaching Karanga Camp [4,035m]. Overnight at Karanga Camp.
Day 6: Trek to Barafu Camp (4,600m) (B/L/D)
Awaken to the sunrise reflecting off Mount Kibo summit today before setting out on your 3-4 hour hike to reach Barafu Camp [4,600m] situated on a narrow ridge. Overnight at Barafu Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 7: Trek to Uhuru Peak (5,896m) & to Millennium Camp (3,790m) (B/L/D)
Today is the big “summit day!” Begin your trek towards Stella Point [4,685m] reaching the crater rim in about 5-7 hours. Trek for another 1-2 hours to Uhuru Peak [5,895m]. Descend along the same route back to Barafu Camp, then trek back down to Millennium Camp [3,790m]. Overnight at Millennium Camp.
Day 8: Trek to Mweka Gate (1,630m) & Transfer to Moshi (B)
Descend back down to reach the Mweka Gate. Overnight in Moshi.
Day 9: Moshi Bus Station Drop-Off (B)
Today your trip comes to an end with a bus station drop-off for your departure. You will leave with amazing memories and remember this trip for the rest of your life!
Pick up at Moshi bus station and transfer to your accommodation in Moshi. Tonight, you will get briefed on your upcoming trek. Overnight in Moshi.
Day 2: Transfer to Machame Gate (1,790m) & Trek to Machame Camp (3,010m) (B/L/D)
Drive to the Machame Gate at the Kilimanjaro National Park where you will start your trek. After park entrance formalities, you will begin your ascent. After 6 hours of hiking you will reach Machame Camp [3,000m] where you will enjoy a hearty evening meal. Overnight at Machame Camp.
Day 3: Trek to Shira Camp (3,845m) (B/L/D)
Get up early and start climbing along a steep path towards Shira Camp [3,845m]. Enjoy a short lunch before continuing up a rocky ridge to the Shira Plateau. Have a delicious evening meal and overnight at Shira Camp [3,845m]. Overnight at Shira Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 4: Trek to Barranco Camp (3,960) via Lava Tower (4,640) (B/L/D)
Today will be an acclimatization day so your body can adjust to the altitude. Have a relaxing breakfast and then set off on a 6-7 hour trek from Shira Camp to the Lava Tower [4,640m], before continuing through the Barranco Valley to Barranco Camp [3,960m]. Overnight at Barranco Camp.
Day 5: Trek to Karanga Camp (4,035m) (B/L/D)
Begin the day climbing up the imposing Great Barranco Wall before reaching Karanga Camp [4,035m]. Overnight at Karanga Camp.
Day 6: Trek to Barafu Camp (4,600m) (B/L/D)
Awaken to the sunrise reflecting off Mount Kibo summit today before setting out on your 3-4 hour hike to reach Barafu Camp [4,600m] situated on a narrow ridge. Overnight at Barafu Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 7: Trek to Uhuru Peak (5,896m) & to Millennium Camp (3,790m) (B/L/D)
Today is the big “summit day!” Begin your trek towards Stella Point [4,685m] reaching the crater rim in about 5-7 hours. Trek for another 1-2 hours to Uhuru Peak [5,895m]. Descend along the same route back to Barafu Camp, then trek back down to Millennium Camp [3,790m]. Overnight at Millennium Camp.
Day 8: Trek to Mweka Gate (1,630m) & Transfer to Moshi (B)
Descend back down to reach the Mweka Gate. Overnight in Moshi.
Day 9: Moshi Bus Station Drop-Off (B)
Today your trip comes to an end with a bus station drop-off for your departure. You will leave with amazing memories and remember this trip for the rest of your life!
Included
- Moshi Bus Station Pick-Up & Drop-Off
- Transportation to Starting Point of Trek
- Transportation from Ending Point of Trek
- 8 Nights Accommodation:
- 1N Moshi
- 6N Camping (Including All Camping Equipment and Sleeping Tents)
- Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners
- Purified Drinking Water During Trek
- Park Fees
- English Speaking Driver/Guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Not included
- Airfare
- Airport Transfers (available at an extra cost)
- Other Meals & Drinks
- Tips and Gratitude
- Sleeping Bag
- Personal Expenses
- Optional Activities
- Travelers Insurance (Available for purchase)
- Airport Departure Tax
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The Machame Route, known as the whisky route of Mount Kilimanjaro, is more physically demanding than the Marangu one but there is less traffic and it is considered to be the most scenic route to the summit. The trek offers you an extra day to acclimatise to high altitude during your trek, increasing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak. The overnights on Mount Kilimanjaro are spent camping in tents, which are carried and pitched by the accompanying porters.
- Large soft-sided duffel bag, waterproof jacket, insulated jacket, soft/fleece jacket, long sleeve shirt, short sleeve shirt, waterproof pants, hiking pants, soft/fleece pants, shorts, long underwear, brimmed hat/sun protection hat, balaclava / warm hat, warm gloves, glove liners, waterproof hiking boots, 3-4 pairs of thick socks, gaiters, sunglasses, backpack cover, poncho, water bottle (Nalgene), camelback, lightweight towel, plastic bags, sleeping bag (4 seasons in one), sleeping bag liner, trekking poles, headlamp, sleeping mat, day pack, toiletries, sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent, first aid kit, sweets & energy bars, toilet paper, wet wipes, pencil & notebook, camera, extra batteries, passport, visa, insurance documents.
- Machame Route is physically demanding and requires people with some trekking experience as tracks are strenuous.
- Children under the age of 10 are not allowed.
- Please note: Water on the mountain is filtered using Katadyn Filters, hence it is safe for drinking but purification tablets are still recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Sport
50%
Cultural
45%
Aquatic
25%
Adrenaline
20%
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