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From Arusha: 7-Day Excursion To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route

Name: From Arusha: 7-Day Excursion To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route
Brand: experitour.com
SKU: 92028
Price: 1924 EUR
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This 7-day excursion to climb the Kilimanjaro climb Machame Route is best as it provide the opportunity to acclimatize with altitude, good terrain and hence comfort your trek in addition to attractive scenic view covered by mountain. The 7-Days Machame route itinerary is best and highly proffered by many climbers due to its good scenic view. Duration: 7 Days (approx.)
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Get the opportunity to acclimatize with altitude, good terrain and hence comfort your trek in addition to attractive scenic view covered by mountain. The 7-Days Machame Route Itinerary is best and highly proffered by many climbers due to its good scenic view. Also you will experience steeper at the begins, however you will manage climbing since you are still more energetic, but the steepness continue to decrease as approach the summit. This provides opportunity to summit easy even if you will be totally exhausted.

Day 0: Arrival at Kilimanjaro airport and then transfer to Arusha Overnight in hotel.

Day 1: Arusha – Machame Village – Machame Camps
The begins of 11-Days Kilimanjaro climb And Safari, Drive to Kilimanjaro Park Machame gate, 5-7 hours hike (10km). 1200 meters ascent to an altitude of 3000 meters.

Day 2: hike to Shira Camps
Today we have a 6km hike, during 5-7 hours. We will have an 840 meter ascent and reach the 3840 meters of altitude. Overnight will be served at Shira camp.

Day 3: hike to Barranco Camps
Today we have a long hike of 10km (5 / 7 hours) but with a small ascent of just 110 meters. By night, we’ll be sleeping at 3950 meters. Overnight at Barranco camp.

Day 4: Hike to Karanga Valley camps
4.5km hike during just 3 hours. We will finally be sleeping above 4000 meters, at 4200 meters above sea level (250 m ascent). Dinner / Overnight at Karanga Valley camp.

Day 5: Hike to Barafu Camp
Again, 4.5km hike during just 3 hours. Today we’ll reach an altitude of 4700 meters (500 High ascent) for the highest night of your journey. Dinner and the Overnight at Barafu camp.

Day 6: Barafu – Uhuru Peak – Mweka
We will wake up very early, during the night, in order to arrive to the peak at sunrise. When you reach the summit, you will be at 5986 meters and have the best views of your entire life.
After some time at the summit, we’ll start our descent to Mweka. Dinner plus Overnight at Mweka Camps

Day 7: Mweka camp – Mweka Village – Arusha
In our last day, we’ll have a 3/4 hours hike of 10 kilometers (to an altitude of 1600 meters) before driving to Kilimanjaro airport or Arusha.

- What Will You Do

- Our 7 days Trip will take you to mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.
- From arrival day will pick you at the airport and transfer to the booked hotel in Arusha for overnight stay
- Our mountain guide will come and inspect your gears if they are perfect for trekking
- In the morning of the next day, you will be transferred to the main gate of machame and start hiking
- It will take 7 days hiking to the summit and again descend down to the main gate
- Our driver will meat you at the gate and transfer to the Hotel for long relaxation ready for next day flight to another destination..

- What To Expect

- We offer Tailor made safaris which are always made according to client’s preferences.
- Our services and charges are targeted to clients who are under squeezed budgets.
- Our staffs are well-trained, friendly and well-informed.
- They speak English, German, Italian, Spanish and French.
- We offer personalized services to our clients.
- Our office is located on a location where clients can easily visit us.
- We accept Bank Transfer and also Cash.
- Our vehicles are well-maintained ensuring safe safaris for all our clients.

- What Is Included

- 2 nights of accommodation in Arusha breakfast included
- Airport Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport
- All ground Transfers
- Accommodation while trekking
- National Park Entry Fees
- Fully-licensed, English-speaking guide
- Porter service on the trek
- First aid kit
- Trip completion certificate
- Farewell dinner

- What Is Not Included

- Gratuities
- Laundry
- Item of personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Visa

- Transfers

We will pick you up and drop you off at the airport of Arusha City.

- FAQ

I read that Kilimanjaro is an easy climb, really just a high-altitude hike. How hard is it?

If you are in great aerobic shape, it can be "easy" on a perfect weather day and on the normal routes. But as with most of the extreme altitude climbs, Kilimanjaro can have brutal summit weather with temperatures at 0F and if the winds are blowing, the wind chills can be very dangerous. Climbers die on KIlimanjaro. Also, remember this is almost 6,000 meters, 20,000 feet so AMS is always a risk as is HAPE or HACE.

Is an Kilimanjaro climb dangerous?

Kilimanjaro is a relatively safe climb by the standard routes. However, there are always deaths on these big mountains. Kilimanjaro is no different. The most common cause of death is probably altitude related and that is from going too fast and not taking the time to acclimatize. This is why selecting the proper guide service is critical.

Was altitude a problem on this climb?

Yes! Anytime you are above 8,000' you can experience problems. Kilimanjaro is a serious high altitude mountain. Even though the normal routes are not technically difficult, the altitude takes it toll on climbers each year thus the 66% success rate. We had several members of our team struggle (including vomiting) with the altitude on the summit push but everyone pushed through and we had 100% success.

What kind of equipment did you use?

Mostly I use the same gear I used on Rainier. Lot's of layers. It is always critical to protect my toes, fingers and face since these are most susceptible to frost bite. As for warmth, I always wear a knit cap and at least liner gloves when I get the least bit cool - regardless of the outside temp. I used simple trekking pants and top for the lower levels but got serious for summit night. I use a 3 layer system of Merino wool base layer (top and bottom) then my Patagonia Guide pants. On top I had my base layer, Patagonia Hoody as a mid layer then my top wind or warmth layer e.g. Patagonia Micro Puff. When it got windy, I added my rain shell, the Patagonia Rain Shadow jacket. See my gear page for a complete discussion and my gear list updated for 2013. I am very pleased with all my gear but had a few standouts that I note on my gear page. This a video about the gear I used.

Do I have to be extremely fit to take part in this trek

Yes. If you attempt to climb Kilimanjaro without the proper training you may not enjoy the trek as much as you would have with adequate training. The best way to train for Kilimanjaro is to strap a pack on your back and go hiking as much as possible. By doing so your feet and joints will become accustomed to the constant walking you will face on the trek. Also be sure to hit the gym!