8 Days 7 Nights Machame Route
Overview
Upon arrival to Kilimanjaro airport, you will meet your Jovial Safari Professional Guide. After greetings and little information, the Guide will transfer you to the reputable Hotel in Moshi for Dinner and Relaxation after long Safari you had. Dinner and Overnight at a Hotel in Moshi.
Drive to Machame Gate and begin ascending to Mount Kilimanjaro via Machame Route. After entry formalities complete, drive through the mist about an hour into the forest. Then we commence walking up to the verdant forest. Enjoy hearing the beautiful sounds of birds, black and white colobus monkeys. The trek is a bit long, though not very steep. It takes about 5 to 7 hours to reach to the first camp. We will spend a night at Machame Camp.
After early breakfast, Trekking begin up to Uhuru Peak. You will reach camp after descending a small valley, then ascending to the Shira Ridge, along the way experience an adventurous of the Route and save your Memory with great experience after a total of about 4 to 5 hours of trekking.
Proceed upward over long ridgeline of dense desert for about 4 hours trekking, then break for lunch at about 4,420 meters. After lunch continue ascending to Lava Tower, in the afternoon, descend to the steep track into the Barranco Valley. Trekking time is approximately 6 to 7 hours.
This beautiful day trekking proceed up to ‘Barranco Wall’, it takes about 3 to 4 hours, then stop in Karanga Valley for a wonderful hot lunch. In the afternoon the temperature, grow a bit cold near Barafu Camp. Eat very well and enjoy your palatable meal at Barafu Camp.
The hot drink will arrive very early. Then the descending begins, approximately 12 to 17 hours of trekking. During midnight, the temperature range below the freezing point. After about 6 hours of walking, you will reach to the rim of the crater, about 5,790 meters, which is the end of the steep track. Experience a gentle slope of about 1 hour to Uhuru Peak. Taking all the way and descend back to Barafu Camp for some rest, take the courage and descend up to Mweka Camp for the night.
Descend all the way to the gate about 2 to 3 hours, each hiker will be rewarded an appreciation as a best Legend for climbing up to the roof of Africa. Then transfer to a Hotel in Moshi for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, transfer back to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight.
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Includes
- Airport transfer
- Accommodations
- Transports ( 4×4 safari Land cruiser)
- Guides/ Porters /Cook
- Meals during trekking
- Value Added Tax (VAT), camping fees and rescue fees
Excludes
- Tips to the crew (Porters, Guides and a cook)
- International air tickets
- Personal Insurance
- Climbing Gears
- Sleeping bag
Booking & Payment Policy
A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
The balance must be paid in full at least 60 days before the safari start date.
Payments can be made via bank transfer or secure online payment gateway.
2. Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 91+ days before arrival: 25% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made 61–90 days before arrival: 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made 60 days or less before arrival: 100% cancellation fee.
Refunds (if applicable) will be processed minus bank and transaction charges.
3. Included Services
Accommodation, meals, park fees, scheduled game drives, transfers, and internal flights are included as per itinerary.
Any additional services not explicitly stated in the "Items Included" list will be charged separately.
4. Not Included
International flights, travel insurance, visa fees, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included.
Premium drinks, spa treatments, and optional activities are extra unless specified.
5. Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for all guests and must cover trip cancellation, medical emergencies, and evacuation.
6. Health & Safety
Guests are advised to consult their doctor for any required vaccinations or medications prior to travel.
Tanzania is a malaria zone; prophylactics are recommended.
7. Child Policy
Children are welcome at &Beyond Grumeti. However, children under 6 may not be allowed on shared game drives.
Child rates and private safari vehicle arrangements are available on request.
8. Liability Disclaimer
Jovial Safaris and its partners act only as agents and shall not be liable for any injury, damage, delay, or loss arising from any cause beyond our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, airline delays, or changes in government policy.
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