six days kilimanjaro budget

6 days—The 6-days machame route is a popular hiking itinerary that takes you to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro using machame route with minmum cost of $1440

$1420-2000 USD

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Safari summary

A 6-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Machame route is the most popular route on Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa and tallest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895 meters above sea level.Machame route, also known as “Whiskey” route, has been nicknamed because it is often perceived as being tougher than Marangu route, which is often referred to as the “Coca-Cola” route The Machame route is considered to have a moderate to challenging difficulty level; it involves steep ascents and descents as well as some rocky sections.Climbers should have a good level of fitness and endurance.

The Machame route has a relatively high success rate for reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This is due to its longer duration, which allows for better acclimatization. Unlike the Marangu route, in which you sleep in huts, you will sleep in tents on this route, the Machame. However, all your equipment and supplies will be carried up the mountain by our porters, and delicious meals will be made for you each day by a skilled chef. Most climbers choose to use six days to climb (although an additional acclimatization day can be included on request). Acclimatization is the key to success with this mountain, and on this route we climb high to the lava tower (4,630m) on day three and then come back down by nearly 700m to overnight. This helps you to acclimate even better.

The affordable cost of a 6-day Machame route is $1430 per person for 6 days. This price usually includes expenses like park fees, permits, camping equipment, meals, and the services of experienced guides and porters who ensure a safe and successful climb

Summury's itinerary of 6-day Machame route

Day 2: Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)
Day 3: Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)
Day 4: Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
Day 5: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) and down to Millennium Camp (3790m)
Day 7: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp

Machame camp

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

Our route continues on up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance. Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Shira Camp

Shira Camp- Lava Tower-Barranco

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley and walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite. Machame Camp to Shira Camp •Elevation (ft): 9,400ft to 12,500ft Distance: 5 km hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Moorland

Barranco camp

Barranco camp-barafu camp

Kilimanjaro

Our day starts by descending into the Great Barranco, We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical, but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley, which is our last stop for fresh water before the summit. Scree now forms the terrain as we walk through arid and desolate land towards Barafu camp. Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi

Barafu camp

Barafu camp-uhuru peak-mweka camp

Kilimanjaro

Ascend at midnight, hike steeply to summit glaciers for 4-5 hours, gaining incredible height quickly. Spectacular views from the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m). Surrounding ice cliffs and vistas of jagged Mawenzi Peak are breathtaking. After another hour, reach Uhuru Peak (5895m). Descend via Stella Point, then scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast. Finally, head to Millennium Camp for a well-deserved rest.

Mweka camp

Mweka camp-mweka gate

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we 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). From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi

Mweka camp

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