Six Days Climbing Tour Machame

6 days—Climb to the Majestic Mountain Kilimanjaro with the Wonderful Six Days via the Whiskey Route in 2025-2026.

$1439-1500 USD

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Safari summary

This wonderful 6 days Machame route is the highest rated route on Kilimanjaro Mountain. Join the nest Kilimanjaro safari tours using 6 days Machame route. This wonderful 6 days Machame route it takes 24 to 32 hours of walking to reach the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Machame route, also known as the "Whiskey" route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro climbing. However, the trail is considered difficult, steep and challenging, particularly due to its shorter itinerary.

The 6 days Machame route is a popular climbing route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. It is known for its scenic beauty and relatively high success rate in terms of reaching the summit. The route is named after the Machame village, located near the base of the mountain.
The 6 days machame route climb covers a distance of approximately 62 kilometers (38.5 miles) and takes six days to complete, allowing for acclimatization to the high altitude. The trail starts from the southern side of the mountain and ascends through a variety of terrain, including dense rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert, before reaching the summit at Uhuru Peak, which stands at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level.
The Machame route is considered a moderately difficult climb, with steep and rocky sections that require some scrambling. However, it does not require technical climbing skills, making it accessible to most fit and healthy hikers. The route is often recommended for those who have some previous climbing experience and are looking for a challenging but rewarding adventure.

The best time to do 6 days Machame route Kilimanjaro climbing tour
The best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, is during the dry season that contains natural winds, providing enough oxygen, from June, July, August, and September, as well as January, February, and early March during the short rainy season of 2025-2026

The 6 days Machame route success rate and how difficult it is?
This 6 days Kilimanjaro Machame route summit success rate is 95% because it provides ideal opportunities to climb high and then sleep low, which means it has an excellent acclimatization profile. On the other hand, this 6 days Kilimanjaro hike via the Machame route has a difficulty rating of 5% since it does not offer the same climb height.
Duration: 6 days
Difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Excellent
Traffic: High

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Walking safari—with armed guard
Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

On your first day of the 6 days climbing kilimanjaro via machame route, you will be picked up to the machame gate where it is our stating point in our day one climbing tour. The climbing tour starts at Machame Gate, located on the southwestern side of the mountain. From there, we embark on a climb through lush rainforests, encountering a variety of plant and animal species. The day's climb ends at Machame Camp, where we will spend the night.

kilimanjaro machame camp

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira camp

Kilimanjaro

On your second day of the 6 days climbing tour to kilimanjaro via machame route continues through the heather and moorland zones, gradually gaining altitude. We will pass through scenic landscapes, with breathtaking views of the mountain and surrounding valleys. The day concludes at Shira Camp, where we will rest and spend the night.

kilimanjaro Shira camp

Day 3: Shira to lava tower, Baranco

Kilimanjaro

On your third day of the 6 days kilimanjaro climbing tour via machame route, climbing tour will takes us to Lava Tower, a prominent volcanic formation on the mountain. This section involves ascending to higher altitudes, allowing for better acclimatization. After reaching Lava Tower, we descend to Barranco Camp for overnight accommodation.

kilimanjaro Barranco Camp

Day 4: Baranco to Karanga to Barafu

Kilimanjaro

On the fourth day of the6 days climbing tour to kilimanjaro, the climbing begins with a challenging section known as the Barranco Wall. This steep climb requires some scrambling and is a highlight of the route. Once we conquer the wall, we continue the climb through alpine deserts and arrive at Karanga Camp then we will continue to climb and reach to barafu camp for overnight.

Kilimanjaro Barafu camp

Day 5: Barafu to Summit to Mweka

Kilimanjaro

On this fifth day of the 6 days climbing tour we will begin our summit attempt in the middle of the night, usually around midnight. Climb in darkness with headlamps as we make our way up to Stella Point (5,685 meters/18,650 feet), located on the crater rim. From there, continue our ascent to the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters/19,341 feet). We will descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and meal before continuing further down to the Mweka Camp.

kilimanjaro Mweka Camp

Day 6: Mweka to mweka gate to Moshi

Kilimanjaro

On the final day of the 6 days climbing tour via machame camp, we will continue the descent through the rainforest zone, passing through Mweka Gate. Here, you will receive your certificate of achievement before transferring back to your accommodation for a celebration and a well-deserved rest, this marks the end of your 6 days Machame route climbing kilimanjaro.

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