Best 6-Day Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame Route

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Hike to Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at 5895m

trekking, climbing, camping

Group Tour

6 Days

Medium

English, French, German, Swahili

Description

This excellent 6-day Kilimanjaro climbing is the best African adventure on the most popular route and requires 24 to 32 hours of walking to reach 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Machame route 6 days of Kilimanjaro hiking is one of the seven wonders of the world in trekking tours, with the day-by-day itinerary as follows: Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp · Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp · Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Valley · Day 4: Barranco Camp to Bafaru Camp · Day 5: Barafu Camp to the summit, down to Mweka Camp · Day 6: Mweka Gate to Arusha or Moshi.

Itinerary

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Rising: 56,000ft/1,830m to 10,200ft/3,100m
Stretch: 11 km
Hiking time: 5-7 hours
Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
Shelter: Machame Camp.
After breakfast in Moshi or Arusha, you will drive to Machame Gate, where you will register and start the trek through the rainforest to Machame Camp, where you will spend the night.
Day 2: Machame Campsite to Shira Campsite

Rising: 10,200ft/3,100m to 12,600ft/3,840m
Stretch: 9 km
Hiking time: 4-6 hours
Climatic habitat: Moorland
Shelter: Full Board Shira Cave Camp.
After breakfast, continue trekking through the rainforest until you reach the heather and moorland zone, through a steep ridge called Picnic Rock, before reaching Shira Camp.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Valley

Rising: 12,600ft/3,840m to 12,700ft/3,860m
Stretch: 15 km
Hiking time: 5-7 hours
Climatic habitat: semi-desert
Shelter: Full Board Barranco Camp.
Today is an acclimatization day, and you will hike to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Valley to sleep.
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Rising: 4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,450ft
Distance: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4600 m)
Stretch: 9 km
Hiking time: 6–8 hours
Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert
Shelter: Full Board at Barafu Camp.
After breakfast, hike up the Barranco Wall and continue on to Karanga Camp. This is a short day to allow for more rest and acclimatization.
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit and back down to Mweka Camp

Rising: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,343ft down to 3090m/10,150ft
Stretch: 6 km up / 13 km down
Hiking time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Climatic habitat: Arctic.
Wake up early and hike to Barafu Camp, where you will have breakfast, continue on to the summit of Uhuru Peak, before descending to Mweka Camp to sleep
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Arusha or Moshi

Descend: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Stretch: 10 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
Meals: B and L.
After breakfast, hike through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you will receive your certificate and say goodbye to your guides and porters before being transported back to Moshi or Arusha.

What's Included

Park fees

Camp fees

Rescue fees

18% VAT on tour fees & services which cost nearly 55% of the total cost charged.

Transportation to & from the mountain gate

Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters

3 meals daily while on the mountain

Filtered water throughout the trek

Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

Pick up and drop off to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Pre and after Trek accommodations at the hotel, 2 nights at hotel in Moshi town with bed & breakfast (BB) Meal plan

What's Excluded

Both National and International flights

Medical insurance

Visa cost is $50 except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is 100$

Tips to mountain crew

Items of a personal nature

Laundry Services

A doctor for the group

Alcoholic beverages

Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra ($150 per toilet + toilet tent)

Know Before You Go

When you book with us

We offer you a personal approach. A full customized tour with our trekking and safari experts

By supporting us as a local business, you are helping support job security here in the community -A portion of the profit goes to vulnerable groups in our community; we support women's development groups, street children and Orphanages. Doors are open for anyone who wants to support them with anything.

We pay close attention to our clients’ safety because we recognize that safety, along with trust, are essential for an enjoyable journey.

Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA). Thank you, don’t hesitate to ask us any questions we are always here to assist you.

What To Bring

CLIMBING GEAR BELOW IS THE INFORMATION ON WHAT TO BRING ALONG FOR KILI CLIMB:

How to arrange a Backpack that support crews will carry. The support crews' pack on Kilimanjaro is limited to 20 kg. Wrap clothing in waterproof plastic bags.

In the day pack, take along water, sunglasses, a camera, rain pants and a jacket at a minimum.

Add any other items you might need during the day because you may not see the support crew hiking until the end of your day when you reach your Hut. Bring double extra sets of batteries as cold weather shortens their life quickly. Carry critical climbing gear on the airplane in case baggage is delayed.

1. SLEEPING BAG

Sleeping bag (Rated -10 degrees F/-25 degrees C or colder is recommended)

Sleeping pad and repair kit

2. CLOTHING

You want your inner layer to be wicking -- no cotton. The next layer should be insulating and warm, and the top layer should be waterproof but breathable. You will need clothes for hiking during the day, lounging in the evening, and sleeping. Layers are necessary as temperatures vary greatly.

Your clothing should be lightweight, breathable, hand-washable, and quick-drying.

Shorts, mid-thigh or longer

Long pants (zip-off pants are handy)

Short-sleeved shirts Long-sleeved shirts Undergarments, socks

Sports bras for women (roads can be bumpy), Sweaters, jackets, windbreakers, rain rackets and pants, or rain ponchos.

3. COLD WEATHER CLOTHING

Long underwear, Fleece jacket or wool Sweater, Fleece pants, Mittens and gloves (waterproof, one thin pair, one thick pair that can be layered)

Wool or pile hat, Balaclava or neck gaiter, Hand and foot warmers

Chemically activated) Down jacket or parka (for

Temperatures below freezing plus wind)

4. FOOTWEAR

Be sure to break in your shoes before the hike!

Trekking shoes for hiking during the day, preferably warm, waterproof, and with ankle support - not too light and not too heavy

Tennis shoes or sandals are for lounging in the evening, hiking socks are for warmer conditions, and wool socks are for colder conditions.

5. BAGGAGE

Large duffel bag or Backpack with rain cover for Support crews to carry. Day pack and rain cover for you to carry

Meeting Point

Moshi, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.

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Best 6-Day Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame Route

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Itinerary

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Day 2: Machame Campsite to Shira Campsite

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Valley

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit and back down to Mweka Camp

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Arusha or Moshi

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Best 6-Day Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame Route

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Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Day 2: Machame Campsite to Shira Campsite

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Valley

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit and back down to Mweka Camp

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Arusha or Moshi

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