6 Days Trekking Machame Route
Route Summary
The 6 Days Trekking Machame Route offers a challenging yet rewarding path to the summit of Kilimanjaro. With its varied terrain, stunning scenery, and excellent acclimatization profile, this route is perfect for trekkers seeking a memorable and adventurous experience. Book now and prepare to conquer Africa’s highest peak!
Key Highlights:
Machame Route: Renowned for its scenic beauty and varied terrain, offering trekkers a truly immersive experience.
Summit Day: Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, for a breathtaking sunrise.
Diverse Ecosystems: Traverse through rainforests, moorlands, and alpine deserts.
Itinerary in Detail
You will be driven from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, passing through the village of Machame, located on the lower slopes of the mountain. As we leave park gate behind, our walk starts through the rainforest on a winding trail up the ridge. At some sections the trail can be muddy and slippery, so the gaiters and trekking poles are good to bring. At the end of today’s trek lies Machame Camp, where we stay for the night.
Overnight: Machame Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included
On the subsequent day, the journey traverses sparse trees and bushes, leading into expansive moorlands. Progress culminates at Shira Camp, nestled upon a petite plateau amidst the elevated moorlands, offering vistas of Kibo to the northeast and Mount Meru to the west. White-necked ravens grace the skies throughout the day, adding to the scenic spectacle. Additionally, a cluster of petite caves, dubbed the Shira Caves, lies a brief stroll away from the campsite.
Overnight: Shira Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Hiking across the high moorland alters the entire essence of our journey. We navigate the southwest flank of Kilimanjaro, passing beneath the Lava Tower and the concluding stretch of the Western Breach, before reaching our camp. Throughout the day, we've ascended to altitudes reaching 4600m, yet we adhere to the mountaineering principle of 'walk high, sleep low' to facilitate our bodies' adaptation to the altitude.
Overnight: Barranco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Our day starts by descending into the entrance of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technically demanding but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten Glaciers, we head towards the Karanga Valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga Valley to our night’s camp at Karanga Camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong, we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
Overnight: Barafu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will climb the scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views of the jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to Uhuru Peak's summit (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Overnight: Millennium Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi | Arusha, where you can treat yourself to a welcome hot shower.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
Included
- Airport pick-up and dropoff
- Mountain sleeping tent
- Mess tents with tables and chairs
- Certified, experienced, English-speaking mountain guides:
- Climbing permits
- All hot Meals are prepared by our cook
- Guides, Porters, and Cook Salaries
- Enough porters to carry your luggage
- Safety Equipment
- Emergency Oxygen
- Mineral water
- Emergency rescue fees
- Personal Summit Certificate
Excluded
- Insurance
- International | Local flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items (Souvenirs, Toiletries)
- Travel Insurance | Visa
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry services
- Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber): Guides: $20/day/guide, Cook: $15/day, Porter: $10/day/porter NB: Our Guides, cooks, and Porters are always satisfied with the Thanksgiving (tip) you have and not beyond your ability.
Book This Tour
| No. of Pax | Price per Person |
| 1 Pax | $ 2000 |
| 2 Pax | $ 1500 |
| 3 Pax | $ 1500 |
| 4 Pax | $ 1500 |
| 5 Pax | $ 1500 |
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