7 Days Climb Kilimanjaro Machame Route and Safari
Think of Africa Tanzania as your destination to spend your holiday, The Holiday that will combine the best beach holiday, Wild safari, and Climb Mt Kilimanjaro? Seven Days for climbing, five days Safari, and four Days in Zanzibar Island. 7 Days Climb Kilimanjaro - Machame Route, 5 Days Safari, and 4 days Zanzibar begin as soon as we will see you at the airport. Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), there will be a private transfer waiting at the airport to pick you to Arusha Safari Lodge. Day1: Arrive in Arusha: We stay at Arusha Safari Lodge, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare you for adventure. We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Half board. Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Hut (Full Board) The climb starts from Machame gate (1830m), we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive at the first Machame Hut, situated at 3000m above sea level If it is a clear day we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit. Machame Gate to Machame Hut (3,000 m): 6-7 hours walking. Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (Full Board) A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as a Picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of the Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp. Machame Hut to Shira Camp (3,840m): 4-6 hours walking. Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Valley (Full Board) Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.). Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking. Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (Full Board) A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp Barranco Camp to Karanga camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking. Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (Full Board) A steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, The remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk. Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m.) 3-4 hours walking. Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (Full Board) Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp. Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking. Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Arusha (Half Board) A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha Safari Lodge. Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking. Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Half board. Day 9: Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Tracking: We head towards the Serengeti National Park. En route, there is an opportunity to visit Olduvai Gorge. It is within this steep-sided ravine that Louis and Mary Leakey made some of the world's most important archaeological discoveries in the 1950s. Here is a small museum, we are able to see evidence of our ancestors that have been dated back 2.5 million years. After lunch, we drive into the Serengeti itself and the rest of the afternoon is spent game viewing in the vast plains that are broken only by stands of acacia trees and the occasional kopje. In December, February and March we will normally meet the migration with large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. There are always plenty of resident animals, such as giraffe, buffalo, and elephant, and many large predators such as lion, cheetah, and leopard. We return to our special tented camp for the night. Dinner and overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp: Full board. Day 10: Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Tracking: We have another full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest. We journey from the wide-open plains to the kopjes: these volcanic rocky outcrops provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals and from the top, we can look out across the vast grasslands of the Serengeti. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide us with the ultimate in game viewing, we will hopefully see all of the plain games; elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions and if you are lucky the elusive leopard and cheetah, as well as huge amounts of the interesting birdlife, from the elegant secretary birds to the flightless ostrich. We return to our special tented camp for the night. Dinner and overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp: Full board. Day 11: Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Tracking: After breakfast, we will take the packed lunch with us and proceed with the game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The migration can be seen on a long chain approximately 40 Km heading to the southwestern direction. Around 1230 and 1300 break for your lunch. After having our lunch we will proceed with our game viewing following the move of the migrants on the southwest of the park. Approximately 1.3 million wildebeest, 250,000 gazelles, and 200,000 Zebras have been recorded sharing the short grass. Dinner and overnight at Mara River Tented Lodge: Full board. Day 12: Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater: We start the day with an early morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro is a special place in that it is a Conservation Area, not a National Park; this means that the whole area is managed for both the animals and the local Masai people who graze their cattle alongside the indigenous wildlife. During the drive-in Ngorongoro, we have a chance to glimpse something of the Masai way of life. After stopping at the entrance gate, where there is a chance to learn more about this fascinating volcanic landscape, we will drive around the rim of the Crater itself, and from here we can look down and see the herd of wildebeest or buffalos. Finally, we descend into the crater. The crater walls provide a natural sanctuary for the animals, which means there is plenty to see: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhino, and leopard (if you are lucky). The only animal you won't see here is a giraffe, whose long legs are unable to cope with the steeps sides of the crater. In the late afternoon, we travel just outside of the Crater to our special tented camp. Dinner and overnight at Wild Tented Camp: Full board. Day 13: Game drive in Tarangire National Park: Today we drive to Tarangire National Park, for excellent game viewing. Tarangire is a small park that offers some excellent sights. Generally in the dry seasons, Tarangire comes alive as wildlife and birdlife congregate on the Tarangire River, which is a permanent source of water. We spend the night in our lodge beautifully set inside the park with stunning views and a unique atmosphere. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge: Full board. Day 14: Tarangire Cultural Experience Tour: Morning breakfast at Tarangire Safari Lodge the rest of the day is free to relax and or explore the Maasai cultural experience, you will go on a walk to visit Datoga tribes. The Maasai live in the areas as well as the Datoga. Learning about their history is as fascinating as the views are breathtaking from several hilltop peaks in the area. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire RoikaTented Lodge: Full board. Day 15: Tarangire to Kia Lodge: This lovely lodge is located near the airport and your accommodations will be in one of the 40 charming bungalows set among the gardens. The open-air bar has a magnificent view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Relax the remainder of the day by the pool, or soak in the view from your bungalow. A late dinner buffet for those flying in late is provided. Dinner and overnight at Kia Lodge: Half board. Safari Include: Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges Private safari guide Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing Transfers in both directions between the International Airport Park fees Crater fees All meals while on safari Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals Flying Doctor Service Kilimanjaro Includes: Hotel lodging the night before and the night after the climb (dinner and breakfast included) (double occupancy). Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents: Professional, experienced, mountain guides: Two nights hotel in Arusha All Park fees Rescue fees All meals while on the Mountain Arrival and Departure transfers Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees Quality Mess tents with table and chairs: Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food: Clean, purified drinking water: Private, portable chemical flush toilets: Crisis management and safety procedures: Fair and ethical treatment of porters: Summit Emergency Oxygen: Walking Poles: Sleeping Mattress: Flying Doctor Service: Safari & Kilimanjaro Exclude: Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival, USA and CANADA passport holders USD.100 Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.) Meals not listed above Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 500 per person etc) Tips and any items of personal nature. Safety: Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies, supplement summit oxygen, and Pulse Oximeters). Travel insurance: All customers traveling with Kuwa Huru Adventure Tanzania are required to have fully comprehensive travel insurance. The policy needs to be valid from the date that the initial order is placed so as to provide cover for a cancellation prior to departure. During travel, the insurance needs to provide comprehensive medical, evacuation, and repatriation cover. Read the full article