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Some of the fascinating places
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The Machame Route is the most beautiful
route to the top. After a gradual ascent through the forest you emerge
to see the wide views of the moorland and Shira Plateau. Kibo and
Western Breach. An extra night for acclimatization is highly
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Machame Route
Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Itinerary Machame Route will appeal to the hiker who loves the Wilds of nature and the peace. This summit bound path presents no special difficulties. The first lap starts from the village of Machame, leads on through the forest and, after 6 or 7 hours of walking, finishes up at the Machame Camp (3000m.). The second 6 hour lap leads to the Shira Camp (3840 m.) runs alongside a long moraine beneath the glaciers on Kibo's western slope. The following day, a 3 to 4-hour walk between lava massifs takes you to the Lava Tower pass (4750 m.). You have the option to set up camp either at Lava Tower, or at Arrow Glacier Camp in order to tackle, by night, the summit-bound path via Arrow glacier and Western Breach. Allow 5 to 7 hours to get to the crater. This is a difficult route. It requires sustained effort. In some sections you are obliged to use your hands but the exercise has nothing to do with rock climbing. Uhuru Peak is still 2 hours walking distance away once you get to the western slope of the crater. From Lava Tower, the hiker can also head for Great Barranco (3940 m.), a gigantic canyon beneath the Heim Glacier, which is two hours away. The cliff that you have to climb next morning after breakfast looks imposing but presents no difficulty. It is mischievously nicknamed "breakfast" by the laughing porters!. From Barranco to the camping ground at Barafu (4550 m.) there's a 6 to 7 hour walk through a succession of valleys. Around midnight, you will take on the steep slope leading to the summit through the Ratzel and Rebmann glaciers, and, at dawn, you will arrive on the rim of the crater between the Stella and Hans Meyer points. Only one hour further on, along a path that is often snowed over, and you will reach Uhuru Peak!. The Machame Route is more demanding than the Marangu Route because the laps are longer and nights spent under tents. To get the most out of this magnificent hike, a course of fitness training is recommended before the start. |
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For the Kilimanjaro
Climb, our prices are as follows, for a minimum of 2 PERSONS: 5 nights / 6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route : $ 980 / person All Inclusive via Machame Route : $ 980 / person All Inclusive via Rongai Route : $ 1100 / person All Inclusive via Shira Route : $ 1000 / person All Inclusive via Londrossi Route : $ 1150 / person All Inclusive 7 nights / 8 days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho Route : $ $ 1150 / person All Inclusive Extra day on any of above route: $ 120 / person per day extra The above cost Includes transport to the mountains back, accommodation, park entry fee, hut fees ( gate fees), guides, porters and their hut fees, rescue fee ( on mountain only), food, cook and transfers according to itinerary. Not included: Air fares, airport departure tax, gratuities, Tips and Drinks and mountain equipment ( which can be hired) and any other items of a personal nature NOTE: In the event that one hiker is unable to continue on the climb, the sick climber will be escorted down by the assistant porter, while the other climber is able to continue to ascend the summit. Accommodation is camping on all routes except Marangu Route, is throughout in 3 person mountain tents shared by two people. All your equipment will be carried by vehicles or local porters; you only carry a daypack with personal gear. When camping you will not have to participate in camp chores. Fresh produce is bought locally and to ensure good standards of hygiene all food is prepared by personal cook. Special dietary requirements can be catered for and there are no extra food-kitty payments. |
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