Special events

METRO RELIEF/THE HOMELESS PASTORS “HIKE FOR THE HOMELESS”

PROJECT - KILIMANJARO - MACHAME ROUTE 7 DAYS -

FEBRUARY 13 to FEBRUARY 21 2026

The Machame route is also known as the Whiskey route, given its reputation for being a tough

climb, in contrast to the easier Marangu route, which is known as the Coca Cola route. Unlike

the gradual incline and hut accomodations found on the Marangu Route, the climbers on

Machame hike steeper trails, for longer distances,

while sleeping in tents.The Machame Route climb

can be done in a minimum of six days (up and down) on the

mountain. However, it is most often tackled over

seven days, for a better altitude acclimatization

schedule. The trek begins at Machame Gate,

located in the southern base of mountain, within

its lush, fertile rain forest. The route heads toward

the Shira Plateau, before circling along the

southern circuit halfway around the mountain,

exposing the climber to great views from all

angles. The approach to the summit is made from the east, and the descent follows the Mweka

trail.

FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2026 - Depart CITY OF ORIGIN (UK/USA)

SUNDAY 15th FEBRUARY 2026 -

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro

International Airport and transferred to your hotel in

Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief

you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment

check to make sure you have all the necessary

mountain gear.

The missing gear can be rented on this day Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner IncludedSUNDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2025 - Day 2: Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame

Camp (3010m)

One hour’s drive from Moshi to Machame gate, where we complete park formalities,

meet our crew of porters and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily

and passes through magnificent, dense rainforest. This path is less well-trodden so it

can get somewhat overgrown in places and it is often wet and muddy underfoot.

Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi

Approx. time taken: 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

MONDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2025 - Day 3: Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp

(3845m)

Our route continues on up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the

Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will

be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.

Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi

Approx. time taken: 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

MONDAY 18th February 2023 - Day 4: Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp

(3960m)

Walking now on high moorland, the landscape

changes the entire character of the trek. We

traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro,

passing underneath the Lava Tower and the

final section of the Western Breach and finally

reach camp The day has been spent at altitude

(up to 4600m), but we have followed the

mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to

aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.

Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi

Approx. time taken: 8 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner IncludedTUESDAY 19th FEBRUARY 2025 - Day 5: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga

Camp (3963m)

Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We

then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern

slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing

underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From

here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga

camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon

acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.

Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi

Approx. time taken: 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

TUESDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2023 - Day

6: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu

Camp (4640m)

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we

set off on our walk to Barafu camp at

4640m. The climb will take us across

desolate scree slopes with no vegetation

around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk

made more difficult by the altitude. On

arriving at camp we eat and spend the

afternoon resting as we prepare for a long

night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early

dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and

12pm to start the climb to the summit.

Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi

Approx. time taken: 3 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

WEDNESDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2025 - Day 7: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU

PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We

will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance.

The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as

the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the

views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking.Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our

descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back

to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a

long well-earned rest.

Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi

Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 22ND 2025 - Day 8: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to

Mweka Gate (1630m)

A gentle trek takes us down through the rain forest to Mweka Gate, where we complete

park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then

met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a

welcome hot shower.

Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi

Approx. time taken: 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23rd 2025 - Day 9: Depart Tanzania/or SAFARI Day 1

The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on

flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before

heading to the airport.

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2 SAFARI DAYS OVER WEEKEND (Optional/Additional $750 - 600 GBP)

SATURDAY/SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24/25

The remaining 2 days one day we can do overnight safari in Ngorongoro crater

and/or we visit Materuni Waterfall where you do roast coffee locally and taste it

etc.

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