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12 Days Mount Kenya & Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Tanzania
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Machame route
Route duration: six days
Total hiking distance: Approximately 100 kms
Machame offers only tented accommodation. This is probably the most
beautiful route up Kilimanjaro. All your equipment and supplies are
portered and a cook prepares all your meals. Where accommodation on
the Marangu route is in huts, the Machame route offers strictly
tents only. This makes Machame (also referred to as the "Whiskey
route") better suited to the slightly more adventurous hiker,
however rewarding him with a scenic splendor such as not seen on the
Marangu route. From late afternoon sunsets at Shira, to the misty
revelations of Kibo at the great Barranco Wall, the Machame route
offers the adventurous hiker a stunning scenic "slide show" over 6
days. The Machame route is normally completed in a minimum of 6
days. There is an added benefit to this, as you are afforded the
most valuable commodity on the mountain - acclimatisation. The
Machame route takes you high to Lava Tower (4630m) on the day 3 and
brings you down by nearly 700m for an overnight at Barranco camp
(3950m). This is the secret to successful acclimatisation.
A view of Mt Kilimanjaro on the Machame Route.
Day 1:
Machame Gate (1490m) - Machame camp (2980m)
Hiking time: 7h
Distance: Approximately 18kms
Habitat: Montane forest
Day one on the Machame route. Your day starts early with a briefing,
followed by breakfast and a 45-minute drive from Moshi (910m) to the
Machame village (1490m). The guides and porters prepare and pack the
supplies and your equipment in the village. You will receive a lunch
pack and you can also buy mineral water in the village. Depending on
the condition of the road, it is possible to drive from the village
to the Machame gate, but if not, the muddy 3 km walk will take about
1 hour to complete. After registering at the gate office, you start
your ascent and enter the rain forest almost immediately. There is a
strong possibility of rain in the forest, which will transform the
trail into a very soggy, muddy and slippery experience. You will
have a welcome lunch stop about half way and will reach the Machame
camping area in the late afternoon.
Your porters (arriving at the camp site long before you) will have
erected your tent on your arrival. In the evening the porters will
boil drinking and washing water and the cook will prepare dinner,
before you retire to your tent for the night. Night temperatures can
already drop to freezing point at this campsite.
Day 2:
Machame camp (2980m) - Shira camp (3840m)
Hiking time: 6h
Distance: Approximately 9 kms
Habitat: Moorland
Day two at camp Shira on the Machame route. You rise early at Machame
camp and after breakfast you climb an hour or so to the top of the
forest and then for 2 hours at a gentler gradient through the
moorland zone. After a short lunch and rest, you continue up a rocky
ridge onto the Shira plateau. By now you will be able to see in an
easterly direction, the Western Breach with its stunning glaciers.
You are now due west of Kibo and after a short hike you will reach
the Shira campsite at 3 840m. The porters will boil drinking and
washing water, before serving dinner. The night at this exposed camp
will even be colder than the previous night, with temperatures
dropping to well below freezing.
Day 3:
Shira (at 3840m) to Lava Tower (at 4630m) to Barranco camp (at
3950m)
Hiking time: 7h
Distance: Approximately 15 kms
Habitat: Semi-desert
The semi-desert area of Lava Tower on the Machame route. The route
now turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding
Lava Tower, where you reach an altitude of 4630m after about a 5
hours walk. Lunch is served in a designated area before ascending
the rocky scree path to Lava Tower (4630m). Definitely the toughest
day so far. It is normally around this point, where for the first
time, some climbers will start to feel symptoms of breathlessness,
irritability and headaches. After lunch you descent again by almost
680m to the Barranco camping area and after reaching the high
altitude of 4600m at Lava Tower, the true acclimatisation benefit of
this day becomes clear. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2
hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful
photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is
situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, which
should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for the
preparation of your dinner.
Day 4:
Barranco camp (3950m)- Barafu camp (4550m)
Hiking time: 7h
Distance: Approximately 13 kms
Habitat: Alpine desert
Barafu Camp, day four, Machame route. After spending a night at the
Great Barranco Wall (a very imposing sight at first), you make your
way up this awesome looking obstacle, which in the end normally
turns out easier than what you anticipated. Topping out just below
the Heim Glacier, you now appreciate just how beautiful Kilimanjaro
really is. The route then heads down through the Karanga Valley over
intervening ridges and valleys, and then joins up with the Mweka
route. This is the preferred route down from the summit, so remember
it. Turn left up the ridge and after another hour or so, you reach
Barafu Hut.
The last water stop on the route is the Karranga Valley, as there is
no water at Barafu camp. Barafu is the Swahili word for "ice" and it
is a bleak and inhospitable camping area to spend the night. Totally
exposed to the ever-present gales the tents are pitched on a narrow,
stony, and dangerous ridge. Make sure that you familiarise yourself
with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents. The summit is
now a further 1345m up and you will make the final ascent the same
night. Prepare your equipment, ski stick and thermal clothing for
your summit attempt. This should include the replacement of your
headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set
available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your
water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 19h00 and try to
get some precious rest and sleep.
Day 5: (Summit attempt) Barafu camp (4550m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) -
Mweka (3100m)
Hiking time: 8h to reach Uhuru Peak, 7 - 8h to descend to
Mweka
Distance: Approximately 7 kms ascent - 23 kms descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Stella Point on the Machame route. You will rise around 23h30, and
after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. You will
head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree
towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6-hour walk to Stella
point is for many climbers, mentally and physically the most
challenging on the route. At Stella Point (5685m) you will stop for
a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise
you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point
you will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent
to Uhuru Peak. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on
the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be
extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Climbers
who have summited Mt Kilimanjaro via Machame route. Enjoy your
accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your live. The
walk back to Barafu from the summit, takes about 3 hours. Here you
will have a well earned but short rest and collect the rest of your
gear, before Summit Group. heading down to Mweka hut (3100m). The
route is not difficult and will take you down the rock and scree
path into the moorland and eventually into the forest. The camp is
situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the
late afternoon. Dinner, and washing water will be prepared.
Day 6: Mweka camp (3100m) - Mweka Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 3h
Distance: Approximately 15 kms
Habitat: Forest
Day two at camp Shira on the Machame route. After an early and
well-deserved breakfast, it is a short 3-hour and scenic hike back
to the Park gate. It is strongly recommended not to pay your porters
any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate safely.
At Mweka gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is
also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates.
Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5685m) are issued with
green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive
gold certificates. From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into
the Mweka village, normally a muddy 3 km (1 hour) hike. In the Mweka
village you will be served a delicious hot lunch!! You now drive
back to Moshi for a long over due hot shower, dinner and
celebrations!! Overnight in a budget hotel.
Day 7: Arusha -
Lake Manyara National park
Pick up from your hotel at 0800 hrs and drive to Ngorongoro
Conservation Area to arrive simba campsite in good time for lunch
.Afternoon crater tour before returning to the Simba campsite
beautifully on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater from where you get
awesome views of the collapsed volcano.
Day 8: Ngorongoro/Lake Manyara
After breakfast you depart for a half-day morning tour of the crater
at 0800 hrs. The drive commences with the 600 m descent to the
crater floor, a magnificent natural amphitheatre. Covering 260 sq.
km, the crater is an attraction in its own right and is one of the
wonders of the natural world. The crater supports a year round
resident population of a variety of wildlife. You will have no
trouble spotting lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and many species of
plain animals- wildebeest, zebra, reedbuck, Thompson gazelle and
many more. Return to the lodge for lunch.After lunch, depart for
Lake Manyara National Park at 1500 hrs. You will spend the night at
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. The lodge is perched on the edge of the
Mto wa Mbu escarpment and has great views of the Great Rift Valley
and Lake Manyara itself.
Dinner and overnight at Jambo Campsite
Day 9: Lake Manyara/Arusha
After breakfast, you depart at 0800 hrs for a morning tour of the
Lake Manyara National Park. The park covers 330 sq. km, 70% of which
is occupied by the lake. The varied ecosystem consists of ground
water forests, acacia woodland and open grassland along the
lakeshore and sustains a wealth of wildlife, including the Big Five
-lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. The park is famous for
the elusive tree-climbing lions that inhabit the woodland between
the lake and the Rift Valley. It is also an ornithologists’ paradise
and is host to over 400 species of birds. Drive to Arusha to arrive
by 1300 hrs
Tanzania Camping Safaris
The cheapest way to experience Tanzania is by choosing a camping
safari. These type of safaris are excellent for a person who enjoys
outdoor activities! With our camping tours, we use our 4 wheel
safari vehicles with roof hatches excellent for sight seeing.
Our camping safaris are Private and not group tours. This means that
it will only be you with your travel companion on our safari
vehicle, of course accompanied with our knowledgeable and friendly
guides. Our safaris can be arranged at any date.
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When to go on a Tanzania safari
As a rule the climate is warm and humid at the coast, cool and humid
in the interior.
The rainy season is divided into two periods: the long rains fall
between March and June, whereas
the short rains take place between October and November. In general,
temperatures are highest
during January, February and March.
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Embark on a boat safari along
the mighty Rufiji River. Watch the sun rise on the world famous
Ngorongoro Crater, or discover the
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EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF AFRICA
Take a breathtaking journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in
Tanzania.
Witness the awe-inspiring wildlife migration across the Serengeti
and Maasai Mara.
Be captivated by the majestic beauty of East Africa Beaches - one of
the natural wonders of
the world.
Uncover the mysteries of the elusive Mountain Gorillas of Uganda and
Rwanda.
The Tanzania Wildlife Extra is a comprehensive safari of all the
main Northern Parks, giving you
time to explore them from the comfort of characterful lodges and
camps. It is for the traveler who
wants to see the real Tanzania, on a safari that not only takes in
Kilimanjaro, but also explored
the Serengeti from 2 different lodges in two different terrains.
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[Private safari vehicle in Tanzania] On our Tanzanian safari we use
comfortable Land Rover/Cruisers
and they are used exclusively for your group, whether you are
travelling as a couple, family or
group. These are equipped with large roof-hatches which ensure ideal
game-viewing and photographic
possibilities. Combine this with beautiful lodges and some of the
finest game-viewing in the world,
and you have the ultimate safari destination.
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Zanzibar Beach Holiday
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an archipelago made up of Unguja and Pemba Islands, and
several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25
miles from the Tanzanian coast, and south of the
equator. Zanzibar Island (known locally as Unguja, but as
Zanzibar internationally) is 60 miles long and 20 miles
wide, occupying a total area of approximately 650 square
miles. It is characterized by beautiful sandy beaches with
fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town -
said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa.
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