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Offered by - Vervet Safari And Tours Tanzania
Tour Features
Climb the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, along the Machame Route with its diverse landscapes and fantastic views of the surrounding lowlands and ancient glaciers. An amazing trekking safari with the opportunity to reach the top of Africa, test your willpower and mental strength, and experience the sense of accomplishment that comes with realizing a lifelong dream. The route takes you through lush rainforest, heathland and moorland, semi-desert, stone scree, and eventually, the ice-capped peak. A beautiful and challenging 7-day adventure that will take you through a range of emotions, teach you about yourself, and help create memories of a time you conquered the mountain.
| Budget tour | This budget tour includes camping and tented camps. |
| Cannot be customized | The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Normal 4x4, Bus, Walking. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Machame Camp No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 2 | Shira camp No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 3 | Barranco camp No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 4 | Karangara camp No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 5 | Barafu Camp No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 6 | Mweka Camp No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 7 | Budget Accommodation No images available | Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Moshi to machame gateAfter an early breakfast at your hotel in Moshi, you will be picked up by one of our representatives and driven to the Machame village to stop for some supplies. From the village, you will make your way to the Machame gate where you will meet your porters, organize your belongings and begin the trek you have come for. You will start by making your way through the rainforest where you can expect some rain, mud, and fog. Be on the lookout for some wildlife in the trees, in particular, the colobus monkeys. In the late afternoon, you will reach Machame Camp where you will spend the night. Arrive at a fully set up camp and a warm meal before experiencing your first starlit evening on the mountain. Habitat: montane forest | Elevation: 1,490m – 2,980m
Accommodation: Machame Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Machame camp to shira campAfter an early breakfast, you will begin your trek out of the rainforest, making your way into the heathland and moorland. Today you will cross many streams and walk over a rocky ridge onto the Shira plateau that leads to Shira Camp. The campsite is located beside a stream and offers spectacular views of the western breach and its glaciers to the east. On the first night, your tents will be set up prior to arriving at camp and the porters will prepare drinking and washing up water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks before dinner and then have some time to relax before an early night. Habitat: moorland | Elevation: 2,980m – 3,840m
Accommodation: Shira camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Shirs camp to Lava tower / Baranco campToday you will leave the moorland and enter a rocky, semi-desert landscape. After 5 hours of trekking to the east, you will reach the Lava Tower. Enjoy a packed lunch and climb the massive tower, if weather allows. Today is an acclimatization trek, giving climbers the chance to experience the high altitude and prepare their bodies for the summit attempt. After lunch, you will descend for about 2 hours, reaching Barranco Camp in the late afternoon. The camp is located in a valley below the breach and the Great Barranco Wall. Witness a beautiful sunset before another cold evening below freezing. Habitat: semi-desert | Elevation: 3,840m – 4,630m – 3,950m
Accommodation: Barranco camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - Barranco to Karanga CampAfter breakfast, you will make your way toward the Great Barranco Wall. An intimating sight at first glance that will see you reach the top of the wall with new confidence, as reported by previous climbers that found the hike to be easier than anticipated. At the top of the wall and above the clouds, you will have an amazing view of Heim Glacier. The trail then winds up and down through the Karanga Valley, another ideal day for acclimatizing. Habitat: alpine desert | Elevation: 3,950m – 3,959m
Accommodation: Karangara camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 5 - Karanga camp to Barafu CampLeave Karanga Camp after breakfast and join the trail that joins up with the Mweka Route trail, the descent trail you will use. Trek for an hour, before reaching Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop before Barafu Camp. The Swahili word ‘bara’ means ‘ice’ which aptly describes the cool air that blows through the camp, located on a rocky, exposed ridge. Familiarise yourself with the campsite’s rocky terrain before dark and enjoy an early dinner before heading to bed, ensuring you get enough rest for your summit attempt in the early hours of the morning. Your guide will brief you on the details of the next day’s adventure. Habitat: alpine desert | Elevation: 3,959m – 4,600m
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 6 - Barafu camp/ Stella point / Uhuru Point / Mweka CampYour guide will wake you before midnight for some tea and biscuits before you begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest, ascending over the stone scree. Many hikers regard this section as the most challenging part of the climb, both mentally and physically. After about 6 hours of trekking, you will reach Stella Point, located on the crater rim. Here you will stop for a breather and witness the most magnificent sunrise you may ever experience. You will then continue your ascent for another 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to the iconic Uhuru Peak, reaching the summit of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. Overwhelmed with joy and a sense of accomplishment, take in the views of Africa below from the continent's highest peak. Take some photographs and drink some tea before heading back down the mountain. You will have a 3-hour descent to Barafu Camp for some lunch before heading to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved dinner and rest. Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit | Elevation: 4,600m – 5,895m – 3,100m
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 7 - Mweka Camp to Mweka GateEnjoy your final breakfast, followed by a celebratory ceremony with lots of singing and dancing, put on by the staff. It is here that you will bid farewell to the people who helped you summit the mountain and present them with any tips you wish to give. After the celebration, you will descend to Mweka Gate where you will receive your summit certificates. Then make your way to Mweka village for a delicious hot lunch before driving to Arusha for a long overdue shower and more celebrations, marking the end of your time on the Mountain. Habitat: forest | Elevation: 3,100m – 1,980m
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Mar 1, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Moshi and ends in Moshi, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Moshi and ends in Moshi, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Vervet Safari And Tours Tanzania
Tanzania
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