7 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE DAKADO PACKAGE VIA KOSOVO CAMP
OVERVIEW
Spectacular scenery and a high success rate make the Machame Route package one of the most popular ways to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. With seven days to climb, you’ll acclimate gradually as you make your way up Africa’s highest peak, enjoying provided meals and tent camping along the way. Included accommodations before and after the trek cut transit time on hiking days so you can get straight to the trail. Private Kilimanjaro hike ensures personalized service Porter service means you won’t be weighed down by bags Enjoy a short day before summiting so you’ll be well-rested Convenient pickup and drop-off at the Kilimanjaro Airport
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
• Day 0: Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi/ Arusha
• Day 1: Moshi/ Arusha – Machame gate – Machame camp
• Day 2: Machame camp – Shira 2 camp
• Day 3: Shira 2 camp – Lava tower – Barranco camp
• Day 4: Barranco camp – Karanga
• Day 5: Karanga – Barafu camp – Kosovo camp
• Day 6: Kosovo camp – Uhuru Peak (summit point) – Back to Barafu to Mweka camp
• Day 7: Mweka camp – Mweka gate – Back to Moshi
Day 1: Kilimanjaro Machame Gate - Kilimanjaro Machame Camp
Dakado drive from Moshi to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, will takes about 50 minutes. Along the journey drive to Machame gate hiker(s) will pass through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Hiker(s) will leave the Machame gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are recommended and are an excellent idea! Hiker(s) will now continue a short distance until we reach the Machame encampment.
• Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
• Shelter: Machame Camp
• Rising: 56,000ft / 1,830m to 10,200ft / 3,100m
• Stretch: 11 km
• Hiking time: 5-7 hours