At a glance
- Ladies only Kilimanjaro Climb (also a singles only climb available for ladies & gents)
- Machame Route
- Six day hike plus two nights at base hotel
- Starts and ends in Moshi
In detail
Machame Route offers some of the best scenery - ascending from the western side of Kilimanjaro and descending down the south face. All tents and camping equipment are portered for you, with meals being prepared by cooks.
Day 1: Arrive Moshi, overnight at base hotel.
Day 2: Climb briefing. Transfer to park gates, hike to Machame Camp, Approx 5 hours at 3,000 metres
Day 3: Climb from Machame to Shira Plateua, approx 5 hours at 3,800 metres
Day 4: Climb from Shira Plateau to Barranco Wall, approx 7 hours. 3,900 metres
Day 5: Climb from Barranco via Karanga Valley to Barafu camp, Approx 8 hours at 4,600 metres
Day 6: From Barranco via Stella Point, summit to Uhuru, back to Mweka camp (total time 12 - 15 hours), back at 3,600 metres to sleep
Day 7: Descend from Mweka to the park gate. Transfer to hotel in Moshi. Overnight
Day 8: Transfer to airport (excluded).
Costings
| 8 Day package / 6 day hike | Per person sharing Valid: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2012 & 2013 |
| One person solo climber | US$1,839 |
| Two to five climbers | US$1,699 |
| Six to fifteen climbers | US$1,599 |
| Sisteen to twenty-five climbers | US$1,539 |
| Dinner supplement at hotel (2 nts) | US$40 |
| Single room & tent supplement | US$65 |
| Additional night on mountain (ideal for acclimitisation) | US$219 (incl park fees) |
Inclusions: All camping equipment, park fees, 2 day hike, 2 nights at base hotel. Bed and breakfast at the hotel, full board on the mountain.Exclusions: Drinks, equipment hire, tipping, items of personal nature
Dates
Ladies only: 13 October 2012, 19 January 2013, 16 November 2013
Singles only: 13 July 2013
