Accommodation

Machame Camp Shira Campsite Barranco Camp Barafu Camp Mweka Camp

Transport

All Transportation

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Hygieneprotocol

On the bases of the World Health Organization (WHO), Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDEC) and the MNRT COVID-19 Stand Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) has customized specific COVID-19 standard operating procedures that will guide service provisions in the national parks. The procedures provide a framework for operations during the unprecedented times of COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines will be updated as the COVID-19 situation progresses in conformity with the measures provided by the MoHCDEC. The protocols will help to control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and therefore protecting staff, visitors, other park users, along with ensuring a safe working environment.   THE  BELOW ARE OUR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES  FOR OUR ETHICAL KILIMANJARO CLIMB   EDUCATION All our Mountain crews have been given Covid-19 safety training to ensure our client safety during the trek. We will brief all our Mountain crew, in advance of meeting the trekkers, to ensure all procedures are understood and will be complied with. Our guidelines are to protect both our client and our mountain crew.  TEMPERATURE CHECK  DURING CLIMB We will do temperature check for twice a day for both our clients and our Mountain Crew. MASKS Our Mountain Crew will wear Mask during climb. Masks are not to be worn while trekking. They should be worn in camp and when near other individuals such as the gate, weighing scales, etc. Our guides will wear a mask during briefing/ interpretation or when interact with the client.  HAND WASHING We make sure our clients and Mountain Crew to regular handwashing throughout the climb. We will provide a separate handwashing station for our client and our mountain crew. The kitchen will have its own separate handwashing station. We will provide hand sanitizer at higher camps where temperatures are too cold for water. We will have “Covid Porter” who will be responsible for regular cleaning.  SOCIAL  DISTANCING Social distance guideline of 1.5 meters will be maintained. Only guides, waiter and personal porters should interact with clients while maintaining a distance. Our Mountain crew will avoid interacting with the crew of other companies. Our Mountain Crew will avoid unnecessary movements and gatherings (neither singing nor playing games).  MOUNTAIN  EQUIPMENT’S All equipment will be sterilized/disinfected before issuing to mountain crew. Contact points will be cleaned regularly. Any rental equipment including sleeping bag, therma-rest, or cot will be designated to you throughout the climb.  BAGS AND LUGGAGE We will ensure that luggage is packed inside the sterilized rubberized kitbags. All Luggage will be sprayed with a sterilization solution before weighing. There will be one porter who will be responsible for the client bags.  SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS ON MOUNTAIN We will avoid overcrowding in sleeping tents of the porters and guides in camping route. Our porters will maintain a social distance of 1.5 meters from one another when in huts.  FOOD AND DINING The food items will not be mixed with other equipment and all utensils, cups, etc will continue to be sanitized throughout the climb. Only mountain cook and waiter will handle food; no other members of the crew are permitted in the kitchen tent at any time. Meals can be eaten outdoors or in your tent, upon request; for private groups or smaller scheduled groups, a dining tent is available for private or socially distant meals.  TRANSPORT  VEHICLES Our Porters will have separate transport than clients for remote Route (Lemosho, Rongai and Marangu Routes). Our Transport vehicles will be cleaned in advance before our client and the Mountain crew boarding them. We will provide hand sanitizer so all can wash hands prior to entry into the vehicle. All our Mountain crew will wear Masks when in transport.  DURING YOUR CLIMB  While out on the trail, social distancing will be maintained, and you may choose not to wear a mask in the fresh air. This is a personal decision. You must wear a mask when interacting with the guide or crew at camp. You may occasionally be reminded to keep socially distant or don your mask in areas where mandated by the Tanzanian government or requested by your guide.  Remember that this is your once-in-a-lifetime trek. Simple, common-sense practices implemented by both guests and Mountain crew will help everyone feel at ease –without intruding on your enjoyment of this awesome-inspiring experience!!

Guide

Professional Guide

Others

Rescue fee Park fees Sleeping bag Portable oxygen First aid kit Oxmeter

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Climbing gears International flights Bath towels Tips ( Potters and guides) Personal items

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arusha To Machame Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arusha To Machame Camp

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Elevation (m): 1830m to 3100m

Elevation (ft): 6000ft to 10,200ft

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.

We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail to the Machame Camp. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Hut. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy our dinner, and overnight at Machame Camp.
Day 2 Day 2: Machame Camp To Shira Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Machame Camp To Shira Camp

Elevation (m): 3100m to 3840m

Elevation (ft): 10,200ft to 12,600fts

Walking Time: 4-6 hours

Habitat: Moorland

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns West onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.
Day 3 Day 3: Shira Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Shira Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Elevation (m): 3840m to 4630m to 3860m

Elevation (ft): 12,600ft to 12,700ft

Walking Time: 6-7 hours

Habitat: Semi-desert

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4,876 meters. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 3,860 meters.

Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day and Overnight at Barranco camp.
Day 4 Day 4: Barranco Camp To Barafu Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Barranco Camp To Barafu Camp

Elevation (m): 3860m to 4600m

Elevation (ft): 12,700ft to 15,100ft

Hiking Time: 8 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, through the Karanga Valley (4200m), and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue to the Barafu Hut. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles.

Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position and Overnight at Barafu camp.
Day 5 Day 5: Barafu Camp To Summit To Mweka Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Barafu Camp To Summit To Mweka Camp

Elevation (m): 4600m to 5895m (and down to 3100m)

Elevation (ft): 15,100ft to 19,300ft (and down to 10,200ft)

Hiking Time:6- 8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent

Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon and Overnight at Elevation (m): 4600m to 5895m (and down to 3100m)

Elevation (ft): 15,100ft to 19,300ft (and down to 10,200ft)

Hiking Time:6- 8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent

Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon and Overnight at Mweka camp.
Day 6 Day 6: Mweka Camp To Moshi / Arusha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Mweka Camp To Moshi / Arusha

Elevation (m): 3100m to 1830m

Elevation (ft): 10,200ft

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Forest

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka gate.

6 days tour

6 Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb

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Itinerary of your trip 6 Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb

Day 1: Arusha To Machame Camp

Day 2: Machame Camp To Shira Camp

Day 3: Shira Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Day 4: Barranco Camp To Barafu Camp

Day 5: Barafu Camp To Summit To Mweka Camp

Day 6: Mweka Camp To Moshi / Arusha

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