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9-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Bamba Trek (Machame Route)

9 days

Moderate

This 9-day hiking adventure takes you up the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, conquering the highest peak in Africa! Travel with experienced guides via the scenic Machame Route, the second most popular route on the mountain with picturesque and stunning views of nearby Meru and Kilimanjaro landscapes. Trek along physically demanding routes and camp under the stars on the mountain on the way to the top.
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Moshi Bus Station Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Transportation to Starting Point of Trek
Transportation from Ending Point of Trek
8 Nights Accommodation:
2N Moshi
6N Camping (Including All Camping Equipment and Sleeping Tents)
Purified Drinking Water During Trek
Park Fees
English Speaking Driver/Guide
Snacks
Bottled water
Exclusions
    Airfare
    Airport Transfers (available at an extra cost)
    Other Meals & Drinks
    Tips and Gratitude
    Sleeping Bag
    Personal Expenses
    Optional Activities
    Travelers Insurance (Available for purchase)
    Airport Departure Tax
    Please note
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • The Machame Route, known as the whisky route of Mount Kilimanjaro, is more physically demanding than the Marangu one but there is less traffic and it is considered to be the most scenic route to the summit. The trek offers you an extra day to acclimatise to high altitude during your trek, increasing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak. The overnights on Mount Kilimanjaro are spent camping in tents, which are carried and pitched by the accompanying porters.
      • Large soft-sided duffel bag, waterproof jacket, insulated jacket, soft/fleece jacket, long sleeve shirt, short sleeve shirt, waterproof pants, hiking pants, soft/fleece pants, shorts, long underwear, brimmed hat/sun protection hat, balaclava / warm hat, warm gloves, glove liners, waterproof hiking boots, 3-4 pairs of thick socks, gaiters, sunglasses, backpack cover, poncho, water bottle (Nalgene), camelback, lightweight towel, plastic bags, sleeping bag (4 seasons in one), sleeping bag liner, trekking poles, headlamp, sleeping mat, day pack, toiletries, sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent, first aid kit, sweets & energy bars, toilet paper, wet wipes, pencil ¬tebook, camera, extra batteries, passport, visa, insurance documents.
      • Not stroller accessible
      • Not suitable for pets
      • Machame Route is physically demanding and requires people with some trekking experience as tracks are strenuous.
      • Children under the age of 10 are not allowed.
      • No public transportation nearby
      • Please note: Water on the mountain is filtered using Katadyn Filters, hence it is safe for drinking but purification tablets are still recommended.
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Infant seats unavailable
      • Not recommended for people with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • Equipment: (All available to hire at extra cost) Sleeping bag (3 Seasons), Large soft-sided duffel bag (70L to 90L), Small day pack (25L to 35L), Walking Poles, Head Torch, Water bottles/Camelbacks (enough to hold 3L of water), Sunglasses Clothing: (All available to hire at extra cost*) Windproof, waterproof mountain jacket, Long sleeved shirts, T-shirts, Thermal long sleeved top, Thick long-johns/thick tights, Warm sweaters or fleeces, Walking trousers (lightweight cargo trousers), Waterproof walking trousers, Thin outer rain jacket, Underwear (*not available for hire), Thick wool hiking socks (multiple pairs), Proper hiking boots (waterproof with good ankle support), Trainers (for wearing around the camp in the evenings), Pair of warm gloves, Balaclava, Gaiters, Sunhat (cap or wide brimmed), Warm hat. Personal Items: Toiletries, Sunscreen (Minimum 30 SPF) & SPF Lip balm, Personal First Aid Kit (*Guide carries a group first aid kit), Insect Repellent, Hand Sanitizer, Wet Wipes (optional), Snacks such as protein bars (optional), Passport (A photocopy is enough), Travel Insurance (please bring a copy of your insurance certificate with the 24hr emergency contact number), Cash (just bring enough for tipping and buying souvenirs), Water Purification Tablets (*Water on the mountain is filtered using Katadyn Filters hence it is safe for drinking but purification tablets are still recommended) Physical Demand: Machame Route is physically demanding and requires people with some trekking experience as tracks are strenuous. Age Restrictions: Children under the age of 10 are not allowed. *Please note: Water on the mountain is filtered using Katadyn Filters, hence it is safe for drinking but purification tablets are still recommended.
      • Moshi bus station
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