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ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS IN AFRICA: KILIMANJARO AND MACHAME TREKKING

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Introduction: A more rugged ascent of Kilimanjaro from the West on the steeper Machame route, providing stunning views of the south west glaciers and western breach. Because of the remoteness we need to camp but porters will carry all the camping equipment. Kilimanjaro Conquest!: In Swahili, Kilimanjaro means 'the mountain that glitters'. The tougher Machame route offers great views of the glaciers and icefields and scree-covered dome invoking the powerful imagery of Hemingway's 'Snows of Kilimanjaro'. 6-day Trek on Machame Route: This ascent of 'Kili' starts at the Machame Gate (1900m) on the western flank of the volcano and then climbs steeply through beautiful rainforest to our camp-site at Machame (3000m) and up across moorland to Shira camp (3840m). There are fantastic views of Kibo and its icefields as we trek around the mountain, acclimatising, before finally attempting the summit (5895m) via Stella Point (5795m). We descend via the Mweka route which offers a different perspective again of the 'Roof of Africa' down to the plains.
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Activity holiday trip notes: Accommodation & Meals: 2nts hotel, 5nts camping; 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners included. Mode of Travel: Bus/6-day Kilimanjaro Trek. Comment: The Machame camping route is tougher than the Marangu hut-based route, due to a slightly steeper ascent and longer walking times. However, the scenery is arguably more spectacular on this route. The trek to Barranco Camp on Day 5 can be viewed as an acclimatisation day. Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16. Tour Staff & Support: Tour Leader, driver(s), local mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook.
Detailed itinerary: 1 Fly London/Kilimanjaro. 2 Arrive Kilimanjaro, drive Moshi (800m) at the base of Kilimanjaro. 3 Drive Machame Gate (1900m); trek through rainforest to Machame Camp (3000m). 4 Trek through moorland to Shira Camp (3840m); views of Kibo Peak. 5 Trek to Barranco Camp (3950m) via Lava Tower (4700m). 6 Trek via Barranco Wall and Karanga valley to Barafu Camp (4600m). 7 Pre-dawn start up scree slopes to Stella Point (5795m) and onto Uhuru summit (5895m); descend Mweka Camp (3100m). 8 Descend . There is currently no map available
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