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The journey
Take the Machame Route and trek through some of the most beautiful places on Kilimanjaro, with adequate time for rest and acclimatization along the way. Cross the Barranco Wall, stay at Barafu Camp, and follow this scenic route to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Experience the incomparable natural beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro on this 6-day trek.
Early in the morning, a little past midnight at 2:00 am, have a light breakfast of tea and biscuits, then ascend to the summit via Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak, 5895 m above sea level, before returning to Barafu Camp for lunch.
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Day by day
Get picked up from your hotel in Moshi after breakfast at 8:00 am and drive to Machame Gate, 1800 m above sea level.
After your permit papers are secured, start the climb from Machame Gate to Machame Camp. The trek takes about 5-6 hours through the rainforest.
Lunch will be served along the way, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Machame Camp, 3000 m above sea level.
After breakfast, trek to the next camp, Shira Camp.
The first part of the trail passes through light forest, while the rest continues through the moorland. The trek takes about 4-5 hours.
Lunch will be served along the way, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Shira Camp No. 1, 3840 m above sea level.
After breakfast, trek through the moorland and then into the alpine desert up to Lava Tower, 4600 m above sea level, before descending to Barranco Camp at about 3940 m above sea level in the moorland. The trek takes about 7 hours.
Lunch will be served along the way, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Barranco Camp, 3950 m above sea level.
After breakfast, climb the great Barranco Wall and continue hiking through the alpine desert up to Barafu Camp, 4650 m above sea level, the base camp. The trek takes about 3 hours.
Lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay will be at Barafu Camp.
Early in the morning, a little past midnight at 2:00 am, have a light breakfast of tea and biscuits, then ascend to the summit via Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak, 5895 m above sea level, before returning to Barafu Camp for lunch.
After a short rest, continue descending to Mweka Camp for dinner and an overnight stay at 3100 m above sea level.
After breakfast, descend straight down to Mweka Gate.
A car will be waiting there to transfer you to Moshi for lunch.
Where this trip takes you
Machame Gate rainforest, Lava Tower and the alpine desert, Barranco Wall, Uhuru Peak
The route
The fine print
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 or 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, an ox meter, and an emergency first-aid kit
Porters', cooks', and guides' salaries
2 nights of accommodation at a 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
Camping accommodation
Lunches, dinners, and drinks at your hotel in Moshi before and after the climb
Personal items and toiletries
Tips for guides, porters, and cook
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
Logistics
Your 6 days finish where they began, in Moshi.
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