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Machame
Route- II: 6 Days / 5 Nights
A Kilimanjaro ascent via the Western Breach route is the most challenging
and also by far the most dangerous way to scale Kibo and reach Uhuru Peak.
 Machame
route is regarded as the most scenic of the trails up Kilimanjaro. You
ascend gradually through the forest till you emerge onto the Moorland
of Shira Plateau, from which there are superb views of the Kibo Peak and
the Great Western Breach. Travellers through Machame rout
Day
1: Transfer from your hotel to the Machame gate.From
here you trek through the lush forest to Machame Hut (10,000ft/3000m)
Stay /Camp/overnight.
Day
2: Leaving the forest, the path follwos a steep ridge passing through
heather and open moarlands and crossing a ridge to reach shira hut (12,500ft
/ 3,800m) Stay/Camp overnight.
Day
3: Acclimitaztion day at Shira Plateau. The Shira Plateau is very
beatiful withgood views of the Western Glaciers. There are several fine
minor summits to be climbed. dinner and overnight -Shira Hut.
Day
4: After breakfast, a tough walk up steep scree with some esy rocks
scrambling. snow cove makes the scree easier but an ice axe is then required.
Dinner and overnight - Arrow glacier.
Day
5: The start of summit is made in the early hours o the morning for
more than 4.5 hours you climb the stepest glacier to summit (Uhuru Peak).
From here you descend down to Mweka Hut for dinner and overnight.
Day
6: Descend from Mweka hut to the park gate from where you are transfered
back to your hotel
Price
US$ 1350 per person
Any additional day is US$ 210
The
price is inclusive of:-
2 transfers from Moshi to Machame park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
6 days Kilimanjaro trek- Machame
5 nights accomodation in camps while trekking Machame
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotelMoshi -Bed and
Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Minimum of 3
Porters per client
The Price does not include:
Gloves,
Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket,
Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers
Note:
All the above items can be hired at a reasonable price
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Summit Gear List
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Leather or thermal boots
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Gore-Tex, Microtex or K-Tech Trilaminate jacket
.
Gore-Tex, Microtex or K-Tech pants
.
Fleece jacket
.
Fleece pants
.
Gore-Tex mittens or gloves
.
Fleece gloves (use as inner for Gore-Tex mittens)
.
Thermal glove liners (use as inner for Gore-Tex gloves)
.
Gaiters
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Fleece balaclava
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Thermal balaclava
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Thermal top
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Thermal long johns
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Thermal socks
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Sunglasses with UV protection
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Day pack
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Head torch
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Thermal flask
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Trekking gear: (Wear between camps)
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Rain suit or poncho (mainly used in the rain forest)
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Hiking boots or cross trainers
. Day pack
. Short pants
. Tracksuit pants
. T-shirts
. Sun hat (peak
caps do not offer enough protection)
. Woolen socks
. Fleece beanie
. Water bottle
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General gear & equipment
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Duffel bag
. Walking stick
(adjustable)
. Sleeping bag (-10
rating)
. Sleeping mat
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Helpful hints
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Drink at least three to four litres of water a day.
. Use water filters and purifying pills to minimize
stomach bugs.
. Take enough snacks like energy bars, drink mixes,
etc.
. Do not move too fast, walk at a slow steady pace.
. Move as lightly as possible, do not carry unnecessary
weight.
. All clothing in Duffel bags or backpacks must be protected
with sack-liners to avoid getting wet, especially through the rainforest.
. High factor lip balm and sun block is essential.
. Nausea and headache pills should be kept handy on summit
night.
. Symptoms of altitude sickness can be reduced by using
medication (consult your doctor).
. New boots should be walked-in; this avoids blisters.
. Use a sleeping mat when camping.
. Use a thermal flask on summit night; other water bottles
will freeze.
. Allow camera or video camera to acclimatize; do not
wrap or place them in plastic bags.
. Thermal glove liners allow easier camera handling on
the summit.
. Use only new camera and headlamp batteries on summit
night.
. Guides and porters will expect tips; confirm amounts
with your tour operator.
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