6-Day Kilimanjaro Trek Via The Machame Route
Description
Create a record by climbing the mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain, the mother of Africa! In a short period, fulfil your dream of landing on Kilimanjaro. 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 Gate to Machame Camp expand_more
Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate, which takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.
Depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here.
Continue a short distance until the Machame Camp.
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: L, D
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Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp expand_more
After breakfast, leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge.
Route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.
Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp expand_more
From the Shira Plateau, continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As you continue, the direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elevation 4650m/15,250ft).
Shortly after the tower, come to the second junction, which goes to the Arrow Glacier.
Continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatisation and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp expand_more
After breakfast, leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up till the Barranco Wall (elevation 4250m / 13,900ft), through the Karanga Valley (elevation 4050m/13,250ft) to the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
Continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp with views of the summit in the distance.
Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 9km/6mi
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp expand_more
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), continue your way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers.
Head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point, stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.
From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!
From the summit, begin the descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down.
Arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy your last evening on the mountain.
Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi expand_more
After breakfast, continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates.
At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: B
What's Included
Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
2 Nights accommodation
Professional, experienced, English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guides
All Park fees
Rescue fees
All meals while on the mountain
Arrival and Departure transfers
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Crisis management and safety procedures
Fair and ethical treatment of porters
Sleeping mattress
Emergency Evacuation by Flying Doctor Society of Africa
What's Excluded
Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed above
Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc.)
Tips and any items of personal nature
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 1500 Per Person |
This is a group tour |