Kilimanjaro - Machame Route
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Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi before pushing to the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m)
- Walk to the rim of the Shira Plateau
- Marvel at panoramic viewpoints while trekking
- Experience Arusha located at the base of Mt Meru
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- 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners
- 2 nights in 3 star hotel in Arusha on a twinshare basis
- 6 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis
- group camping equipment including tent (sleeping bag and mat not included - can be hired locally)
- experienced local mountain guides, cook and camp crew
- porters to carry personal and group equipment
- park entrance fees valued at US$968
- Emergency oxygen
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Today is an arrival day. If you choose to fly into Kilimanjaro Airport we recommend a private transfer to Arusha where the rest of the day is at leisure. We stay at the Moivaro Coffee Plantation which has spacious rooms, a pool, and restaurant. This afternoon at 16:30 you will meet the rest of the group and your guide for a trip briefing.
meals : D
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meals : B,L,D
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In Arusha, after breakfast at your hotel, the trip arrangements end.
meals : B
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What's excluded
- International or domestic flights
- Arrival or departure transfers in Arusha
- Sleeping bags and mats
- Aerated and alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
- Tips
- Airport and departure taxes
- Visa
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Accommodation
- 9 day trip
- 7 day trek
- 2 nights hotel
- 6 nights camping
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