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Home6-Day Trek To Mount Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route
Description
Take the Machame Route and trek through the most beautiful places on the Kilimanjaro, taking your time with adequate rest. Cross the Barranco Wall and rest in the Barafu Camp, known for exquisite sites that no other place can offer. Experience the incomparable natural beauty in this trek to Mount Kilimanjaro in just 6 days!
Highlights
- Climb through lush forests to reach Machame Camp
- Admire the magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak
- Summit at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
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Day 1: Machame Camp expand_more
Get picked up from the hotel in Moshi after breakfast (8:00 am) and drive to Machame Gate 1800m above sea level.
After we secure your permit papers, start the climb from Machame gate to Machame camp. The trek takes about 5-6hrs in the rainforest.
Lunch along the way, dinner and overnight stay at Machame camp (3000m above sea level).
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Day 2: Shira Camp expand_more
After breakfast, trek to the next camp (Shira Camp).
The first part is in the weak forest and the rest of the part is in the moorland. The trek takes about 4 - 5hrs.
Lunch along the way, dinner and overnight stay at Shira Camp No.1 (3840m. above sea level).
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Day 3: Barranco Camp expand_more
After breakfast, trek in the moorland then in the alpine desert, up to the Lava tower 4600m. above sea level, then down to Barranco wall camp 3940m above sea level in the moorland. The trek takes 7 hrs.
Lunch along the way, dinner and overnight stay at Barranco Camp. (3950m above sea level)
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Day 4: Barafu Camp expand_more
After breakfast, climb the great Barranco wall and hike in the alpine desert up to Barafu camp 4650m. above sea level (base camp). The trek takes about 3hrs.
Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at Barafu Camp.
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Day 5: Summit to Mweka Camp expand_more
Early morning, in fact, a little past midnight, at 2:00 am have a light breakfast (cup of tea with some biscuits) and then ascend to the summit via Stella point then to Uhuru Peak 5895m. above sea level then back to Barafu camp for lunch.
After a short rest, continue descending to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight stay (3100 m. above sea level)
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Day 6: Mweka Gate expand_more
After breakfast, descend straight down to Mweka Gate.
A car will be there waiting, ready to transfer us to Moshi for lunch.
What's Included
Portable private toilet on the Mountain
Private transport from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodation in Moshi
Kilimanjaro Park rescue team fees
Government taxes
3 freshly-prepared delicious meals daily on the mountain by professional cooks who are happy to accommodate your dietary needs
3-4 litres of mineral/treated water per person per day
Hot drinks on the mountain and hot water for washing
Private transport to and from the hotel to the Kilimanjaro Park Gate
National Park entry fees and hut fees
Portable oxygen tanks, ox meter and an emergency first-aid kit
Porter’s Cook’s and Guide’s Salary
2 nights of accommodation at Hotel in Moshi
Friendly and highly qualified English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guides, assistant guides and professional cooks
Enough Porters to carry camping gear and additional baggage
Accommodation in camping
What's Excluded
Lunches, dinners, and drinks at your hotel in Moshi before and after the climb
Personal items and toiletries
Tips for guides, porters and cook
Know before you go
If you come with a group, the price is subject to change.
The six-day Machame variation is the ideal schedule for this route. On the 6- day Machame route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is broken up into two days, allowing for a short day just prior to the summit attempt. This is important because summit day begins very early, around midnight, so if climbers are sleep deprived, it is going to be the toughest day on the mountain. By having a short break, climbers can be better rested.
Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):
Guides: $15/day/guide
Cook: $12/day
Porter: $10/day/porter
Meeting Point
Moshi, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 1990 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |