Western Breach Machame
Without Overnight at the Crater Floor 5 NIGHTS
It
was very unfortunately to loose some of few people during the Mount
Kilimanjaro trekking using the Western Breach path to the Roof to of Africa.
The cause was the landslide which brought about covering summiteers that had
hides themselves inside the caves. For this reason we highly recommend
people not use the caves for any purposes will in Kilimanjaro. To day the
route (path) is opened and allows again alpiners to explore the most
adventurous route on Kilimanjaro.
Day 1
This is arrival day whereby you will be transferred from Kilimanjaro
International Airport to the hotel in Moshi – Kilimanjaro for late dinner
and overnight.
Day 2
After breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel to after we have brief
you about daily routine during your trek and thereafter we depart for
Machame Gate for completing the all necessary registration formalities at
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park - Machame gate. Begin trekking through the
rain forests on a winding trail, to the Machame hut 3000m. Dinner and
overnight camping in mountain tents at Machame hut.
Day 3
Early morning after breakfast we leave the glades of the rain forest and
continue on an ascending path, crossing a little valley and walking along a
steep rocky ridge covered with heather. The route then turns west onto a
river gorge at 3658 m. Dinner and overnight camping in mountain tents at
Shira Hut campsite 3800 m.
Day 4
In the morning after breakfast takes we will leave the moorland behind and
continue up a rocky path through typical Kilimanjaro mountain vegetation of
Senecios and Lobelia. From Lava Tower the views up towards Kibo, of the
Western Breach, are fantastic. Camping in mountain tents at Lava Tower Hut
at 4600 m.
Day 5
Early morning after breakfast we climb the slope behind the hut, through
cliffs of rock forming the arrow glacier. We camp in mountain tents at the
ruins of Arrow Glacier Hut at 4900 m.
Day 6
After a cup of hot chocolate, coffee or tea, we leave Arrow Glacier and
begin the climb up through the Western Breach until we reach a ridge like a
staircase and scramble up onto the crater floor. Whilst the climb is
non-technical, the altitude combined with the incline will be a significant
barrier to pace. It takes about 6 hours to reach the crater floor.
Thereafter we proceed with trekking to the Stella point (5745 m) on the way
to the Summit, (the Uhuru Peak). This part of the climb takes about 7 hours.
You have now reached the highest point in Africa 5896 m. From the summit
descend to Millennium camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 7
Early morning after breakfast the day is spent descending to the Mweka park
gates, at the gate you will be awarded a certificate of competence by
Kilimanjaro National Park Authority for successful reach Uhuru Peak.
Thereafter you will be transferred to your hotel in Moshi for hot lunch
total rest and depending on the itinerary you will be transfer to Airport,
spending overnight at the hotel or explore the hundreds beauty of Tanzania's
wildlife and birdlife parks along with beach vacation to Zanzibar.
Price: US $ 1350. per person
Price includes:
2 transfers from Moshi to Machame gate – return.
3 meals per daywhile trekking – vegetarian/non-vegetarian.
6 days Kilimanjaro climb – Western Breach via Machame route.
5 nights accommodation in tents while trekking.
2 nights hotel accommodation bed & breakfast in Moshi before and after the
climb.
All park entrance fees, and government levies.
English speaking mountain guide and assistant.
Porters – Minimum of 3 per client.
First Aid Kit including Oxygen Kit.
Camping Equipments including sleeping tents, sleeping mats, dining tent,
chairs and table.
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