6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route

Overview

Considered to be the most beautiful and scenic of the various routes up Mount Kilimanjaro, the Machame Route is appropriate for more adventurous hikers who wish for a more physically demanding climb than Marangu or Rongai can offer. You can choose to complete this route in either six days or seven days.

Itinerary in Details

Day 1: Arusha – Machame Gate

You’ll be picked up from your Arusha accommodations and make the drive to Kilimanjaro National Park,

Here, you’ll liaise with your guides and begin your ascent through the verdant rainforest that clothes the lower reaches of Kilimanjaro, Hiking for 5-6 hours through this ancient jungle, you’ll get to go on a miniature safari as you spot wildlife such as black and white colobus monkeys along the way, you’ll finish your day at Machame Camp (3,000 meters), where your porters will be waiting with your tents pitched, hot water ready for bathing, and food ready to reenergize you for the day to come.

Day 2: Machame Camp – Shira Camp

You’ll be up bright and early today, but it’s a shorter day of hiking. The lush forest gives way to scrubby moorland today, making for an entirely different hiking experience, You’ll arrive at Shira Camp by the mid-afternoon, giving you time to relax and soak in the stunning views of Kibo glacier from the Shira Plateau.

Day 3: Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Your first goal today will be the intimidating form of the Lava Tower (4,640m) and you’ll set off for this distinctive landmark immediately after breakfast,

#After ascending 700m to the Lava Tower, you’ll descend gradually towards Barranco Camp at 4,500m, Your trek again takes you through different vegetation zones and you’ll set up camp at the scenic Barranco Camp in the shadows of the imposing Barranco Wall.

Considered the most beautiful of all of the camps on Kilimanjaro, Barranco will be your base for the evening.

Day 4: Barranco Camp –Barafu Camp

You’ll get your first real taste of mountain climbing today, as you’ll tackle Barranco Wall for a bit of old-fashioned rock climbing, After this initial trial, you’ll continue towards the Karanga Valley, where you’ll stop for lunch,

After your meal, you’ll continue on for another 2-3 hours until you reach Barafu Camp, As you’ll be summitting tomorrow, it’s important that you eat a full meal and drink plenty of fluids before turning in for the evening.

Day 5: Barafu Camp –Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

You’re starting your day early today – just after midnight, in fact! Your climbing team will wake you with a cup of hot tea and a light snack for energy as you get dressed and prepare your day pack for the adventure ahead,

You’ll be hiking in utter darkness for the next 5-7 hours, so take it slow and you’ll arrive at Stella Point a few hours before dawn. From here, there are another two hours of intense hiking before you reach your ultimate goal: Uhuru Peak, Standing at 5,985m, you’ll be able to experience spectacular sunrise and take in the panoramic view.

You’ve done it! After snapping your photos and soaking it all in, you’ll begin the descent back down towards Barafu Camp, where you’ll stop for lunch and some celebration.

After a bit of rest, you’ll continue down to Mweka Camp overnight.

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Arusha

It’s a day of celebration today, as you’ll enjoy one last breakfast on the mountain before descending to the Mweka Gate.

Here, you’ll get to celebrate with your porters and guides, provide them with their tips for their hard work, and collect your certificate of completion.

Your driver will then whisk you away to your Moshi or Arusha hotel to get some well-earned rest.

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Tour Includes

Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
Professional, English-speaking
Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)
Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)
Meals according to the itinerary
Drinking water and Full Board Meals
All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wage
Gate Transfers
Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder

Tour Excludes

Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending monies for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance

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