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Machame Route Kilimanjaro

country:Tanzania
location:Kilimanjaro 
trip type:High altitude, strenuous trekking holidays
departures:2009: 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Dec
2010: 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 6 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Dec
price:From £1349 - £1799 (10 days) including flights from the UK. From £619 - £859 excluding flights.
offers:Spend over £1000 per person on this trip and receive £100 discount if you book prior to 20th July 2009. Travel can be any time. Please quote RTD100AC at time of booking. The voucher valid for final payment only (not deposit) Only one voucher can be used per booking
vouchers:Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Stunning camping trek to Kilimanjaro’s summit

Machame Route
Get off the beaten track onthe tougher Machame climb. This is a fully supported six-day camping trip through a remote wilderness area, with great access to the remaining glaciers and the western breach. You’ll enjoy inspirational views of Kibo Peak, the eternal icefields, and Kili’s scree-covered dome… before the ultimate achievement of summit morning!

Combination & Extension Options
You can round off your trek with a trip to the exotic spice island of Zanzibar. Alternatively, you can combine your trek with our Serengeti Explorer trip. You can extend this combination further with a stay on Zanzibar Island. For more information please make an enquiry.
day-by-day itinerary
Day 1-2: Overnight flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to Arusha
Day 3: Drive to Machame Gate; trek toMachame camp (3000m)
Day 4: Trek to Shira Plateau (3840m)
Day 5: Trek to Barranco camp (3950m)
Day 6: Trek to Barafu camp (4600m)
Day 7: Trek to summit & return via Barafuto Mweka camp (3100m)
Day 8: Trek to Mweka village & driveto Arusha
Day 9-10: Free in Arusha; fly to London
travellers' tales
Reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro was the highlight (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.
special offer on group travel
6 Plus Offer: If you organise a group of 6 - 9 people onto one of our selected adventures we will give you £50 off per person
10 Plus Offer: If you organise a group of 10 or more people onto one of our adventures one person will go FREE

Terms & Conditions: The booking must comprise a minimum of six people, with one nominated lead passenger to whom all the booking correspondence will be sent to. Adult prices must be more than £900 per a passenger. Terms & conditions apply. Make an enquiry for more information.
how this holiday makes a difference
Our policy of staying in locally owned accommodation, having local guides and group leaders and using transport owned and operated by local people wherever possible is continued in Tanzania. Our small groups (maximum of 16 people) have a minimal impact on the fragile environment as we explore. All tour guides are responsible for ensuring that the guests understand the nature of the environment that they are in and minimise the impact that they may have. We collect and dispose of all litter, purify all drinking water instead of using bottled water, and use responsible cooking fuels (kerosene) instead of wood.

Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us.

Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems.

Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full.

Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book.

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