six days machame route

6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing

$1400-1600 USD

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Safari summary

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome in Moshi, where you'll settle into your hotel and prepare for the climb. The next day, start your trek from Machame Gate through lush rainforests, hiking to Machame Camp. As you ascend through diverse landscapes, including heather and moorland, you'll reach Shira Camp with its stunning views. Continue to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower for acclimatization, then tackle the famous Barranco Wall. On day 4, make your way to Barafu Camp, preparing for the final ascent. Early on day 5, reach Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro, and then descend to Mweka Camp. Finally, on day 6, complete your trek by descending through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate and return to Moshi to celebrate your achievement.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Internal flights
International flights
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Visas

Itinerary

machame gate-machame camp

Kilimanjaro

Your 6 Days Machame Route trek begins at the Machame Gate (1,800m). As you enter the rainforest, you'll be surrounded by lush vegetation and diverse wildlife. Hike for approximately 5-7 hours, covering 11km, until you reach Machame Camp (3,010m) where you'll spend the night. Enjoy the stunning views and take in the fresh mountain air.

Machame Camp

machame camp-Shira camps

Kilimanjaro

The 6 Days Machame Route trail ascends steeply through the heather and moorland zone, offering panoramic vistas of the Shira Plateau. Trek for about 4-6 hours, covering 5km, and arrive at Shira Camp (3,845m) for overnight camping. Acclimatization is essential at this stage as the altitude begins to increase significantly.

Shira Camp

Shira camp-Barranco camp

Kilimanjaro

3 day on the 6 Days Machame Route, today's trek takes you to Barranco Camp (3,960m) via the Lava Tower (4,630m). This is an important acclimatization day, as you'll experience high altitude and then descend to sleep at a lower elevation. The journey covers around 10km and takes 6-8 hours. Barranco Camp offers mesmerizing sunset views, setting the stage for an incredible night on the mountain.

Barranco Camp

Barranco camp -Barafu camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, conquer the iconic Barranco Wall, a thrilling climb that rewards you with breathtaking vistas on the 6 Days Machame Route. Trek through the Karanga Valley (4,035m) and continue to Barafu Camp (3,995m) for overnight camping. This day covers about 5km and takes 4-5 hours. Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.

Barafu Camp

Barafu camp-Uhuru peak-Mweka camp

Kilimanjaro

Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp 2024, 2025, and 2026 -on the 6 Days Machame Route begins in the early hours, aiming to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m) just before sunrise. The sense of achievement upon reaching the summit is indescribable. After capturing the moment, begin the descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m) where you'll spend your last night on the mountain. The total trekking distance is approximately 14km, and it takes about 12-15 hours.

Mweka camp

Mweka camp-mweka gate

Kilimanjaro

On the last day of your 6 Days Machame Route trek, descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,650m). Bid farewell to your guides and fellow trekkers, and receive your well-deserved Kilimanjaro summit certificate. Our team will transfer you back to Moshi, where you can celebrate your incredible achievement and rest before your departure.

mweka gate

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