Join Kilimanjaro Machame route
6 days—The best 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame Route group joining tour offers a challenging yet rewarding trek to the summit of Africa's highest peak.
$1300-2000 USD
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Safari summary
Embark on a thrilling 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame Route group tour, an adventure of a lifetime leading to the summit of Africa's highest peak. Your journey begins in Moshi, where you'll meet your experienced guides and porters. Trekking through diverse ecosystems, from lush rainforests to alpine deserts, you'll follow the challenging but rewarding Machame Route. With strategic acclimatisation stops and a summit bid under the starlit sky, you'll reach Uhuru Peak, the pinnacle of Kilimanjaro, and savour a sunrise celebration. Descending through the rainforest, you'll complete your trek at Mweka Gate, collecting your certificates of achievement, before returning to Moshi to reflect on your remarkable adventure.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Moshi to Machame Gate Machame Camp
Moshi to Machame Gate (1,640 metres) to Machame Camp (2,835 metres) After breakfast, drive to the Machame Gate (approximately 1.5 hours). Complete park registration and meet your guide and porters. Start the trek through a lush rainforest with a picnic lunch along the way. Arrive at Machame Camp for dinner and overnight.
Machame Camp
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Machame Camp (2,835 metres) to Shira Camp (3,750 metres) Trek through the steep and challenging terrain of the heath and moorland zones. Ascend through the Shira Plateau, enjoying panoramic views. Reach Shira Camp for dinner and overnight.
Shira Camp
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Shira Camp (3,750 metres) to Barranco Camp (3,950 metres) via Lava Tower (4,600 metres) Hike to Lava Tower for acclimatisation, then descend to Barranco Camp. The day's trek involves reaching a high altitude before descending to sleep lower, a crucial acclimatisation strategy. Enjoy dinner and rest at Barranco Camp.
Barranco Camp.
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Barranco Camp (3,950 metres) to Barafu Camp (4,600 metres) Climb the Barranco Wall, a challenging but exhilarating scramble. Trek through alpine desert terrain to Karanga Valley for lunch. Continue to Barafu Camp, your base camp, for the summit attempt. Rest and prepare for the summit push. Early dinner, followed by rest.
Barafu Camp
Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp
Barafu Camp (4,600 meters) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters) Start the summit attempt around midnight, equipped with headlamps. Ascend steep scree slopes to Stella Point (5,739 meters) on the crater rim. Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, for a sunrise celebration. Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and lunch. Continue the descent to Mweka Camp for dinner and a well-deserved rest.
Mweka Camp
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Mweka Camp (3,100 metres) to Mweka Gate (1,640 metres) Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you'll receive certificates of achievement. Say goodbye to your trekking team and transfer back to your accommodation in Moshi. Celebrate your successful climb with a well-deserved meal and rest.
Accommodation in Moshi.
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