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The Best 3 Days Machame Route Short Kilimanjaro Trek
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Duration - 3 days
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Guide optionsEnglish, German, French, Italian
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
The 3-day Machame Route trek is a short Kilimanjaro adventure reaching Shira Plateau (3,840m). Hike through lush rainforest and moorland, enjoying stunning views. Ideal for those short on time, this trek offers a true Kilimanjaro experience without a full summit attempt.
Highlights
- Sustainable Tourism
- Expert Guides
- Memorable Climbing
- Personalized Attention and Small Group Experience
- High success rate for reaching the summit.
- Best itinerary for acclimatization and scenic beauty.
Description
The Best 3 Days Machame Route Short Kilimanjaro Trek
The 3-Day Machame Route Trek to Shira Plateau offers a thrilling Kilimanjaro experience without the full summit climb. Starting at Machame Gate (1,800m), the trek ascends through lush rainforest to Machame Camp (3,000m). On Day 2, you hike to Shira Plateau (3,840m), a stunning high-altitude zone with breathtaking views of Kibo Peak, before returning to Machame Camp. The final day involves descending back through the rainforest to Machame Gate, where the adventure concludes. This trek is perfect for those seeking a short yet rewarding Kilimanjaro adventure, with diverse landscapes, rich flora and fauna, and a true mountain experience.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- Accommodations,
- National Park fees & Government taxes
- Professional English speaking safari guide
- breakfasts lunches dinners.
- Pick up and Drop off to your hotel and the Airport.
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- Private Mobile Toilet
- Purified Drinking Water
- Quality Mess Huts with table and chairs
- Exclusions:
- Personal expenses and items
- International airfares
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides, porter and cook
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
- Extra activities not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Visa and passport fees
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Moshi
- Machame Gate - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Machame Camp
- Shira Camp
3-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha/Moshi to Machame Gate – Machame Camp
- Elevation: 1,800m
- Distance: 11 km
- Trekking Time: 5 hours
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tent at Machame Camp
The journey begins with a 35-minute drive from Moshi or 1-hour drive from Arusha to the Machame Gate at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you’ll have lunch before completing park registration and luggage checks. The trek starts as you walk through the dense rainforest, where you may spot wildlife and exotic birds. You’ll arrive at Machame Camp in the late afternoon. After a short rest, enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee and a delicious dinner, followed by an overnight stay in spacious tents.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp
- Elevation: 3,835m
- Distance: 5 km
- Trekking Time: 6 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Spacious 2-person tent at Shira Cave Camp
The day begins with breakfast at Machame Camp, followed by a steep ascent to Shira Plateau. As you pass through the rainforest zone and enter the moorland, you’ll witness breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. After a steady climb, you will arrive at Shira Cave Camp for your overnight stay, where you can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and stunning vistas.
Day 3: Shira Cave Camp to Machame Gate
- Elevation: 3,835m to 1,800m
- Distance: 16 km
- Trekking Time: 7 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: At your hotel in Moshi/Arusha
On the final day, you’ll begin your descent from Shira Cave Camp to Machame Gate. The descent covers a distance of 16 km, taking you through a variety of landscapes as you leave the high-altitude areas behind. After reaching the Machame Gate, you’ll receive your certificates of achievement and be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a well-earned rest.
This 3-day trek offers a shorter Kilimanjaro experience, allowing you to enjoy the diverse landscapes and stunning views without summiting the peak.
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