Machame Route Trekking
6 days—Kilimanjaro Trekking through Machame Route
$1450-1650 USD
pp
Safari summary
The Machame route, renowned as the world's most scenic climbing route, boasts high success rates and popularity, making it one of Kilimanjaro's busiest paths. Offering stunning views of Mount Meru and an exhilarating ascent along the Barranco wall, it features well-maintained hiking trails. This six-day trek (seven days recommended for proper acclimatization) provides ample opportunities to appreciate Kilimanjaro's features, ascending via Machame and descending through Mweka. Though known as the ‘Whisk Route’ compared to the ‘Coca Cola Route’ (Marangu), it's not technically challenging but longer and steeper, enhancing acclimatization and ensuring a successful summit bid.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | None | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- 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
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Start your trek at Machame Gate (1,800 meters). After registration and briefings, ascend through lush rainforest, spotting unique flora and fauna. Continue the hike to Machame Camp (2,835 meters) for the first night, where you'll set up camp and enjoy dinner with your team. o Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours, o Distance: 5 km/3 mi o Ascent: 1,200 m/3,937 ft, o Altitude: 3,000 m/9,843 ft, o Accommodation: Budget/Machame Camp, o Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner o Habitat: Rainforest
Machame Campsite
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Leave the rainforest behind and enter the heath and moorland zone. Trek through open landscapes with striking views of the Shira Plateau and Mount Meru in the distance. Reach Shira Camp (3,750 meters), set against a backdrop of rolling hills and stunning sunsets. o Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours, o Distance: 5 km/3 mi o Ascent: 850 m/2,723 ft, o Altitude: 3,840 m/12,600 ft, o Accommodation: Budget/Shira Camp, o Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner o Habitat: Moorland
Shira Campsite
Shira to Barranco via Lava Tower
Head to Lava Tower (4,600 meters), a significant point for acclimatization. Ascend to the high point, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,976 meters). The day's hike provides an opportunity to experience a range of environments and stunning views of Kilimanjaro's peaks. o Hiking time: 7 – 8 hours, o Distance: 11 km/7 mi o Ascent: 750 m/2,723 ft, o Descent: 650 m, o Altitude: 3,960 m/12,960 ft, o Accommodation: Budget/Barranco Camp, o Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner o Habitat: Moorland,
Barranco Campsite
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Begin the day by climbing the Barranco Wall, a steep and challenging section offering breathtaking vistas. Cross valleys and ridges as you make your way to Barafu Camp (4,673 meters). This is your base camp for the final ascent, where you'll prepare for the summit push. o Hiking time: 8 – 10 hours, o Distance: 11 km/7 mi o Ascent: 680 m/2,231 ft, o Altitude: 4,604 m/15,223 ft, o Accommodation: Budget/Barafu Camp, o Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner o Habitat: Alpine Desert,
Barafu Campsite
Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka
Depart from Barafu Camp around midnight for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters). Reach the summit at sunrise for spectacular views. After celebrating, descend back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, then continue to Mweka Camp (3,110 meters). o Hiking time: 8 – 12 hours, o Distance: 15 km/9 mi o Ascent: 1,255 m/4,117 ft, o Descent: 2,075 m/6,807 ft, o Altitude: 5,895 m/19,340 ft, o Accommodation: Budget/Millennium Camp, o Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner o Habitat: Arctic,
Mweka Campsite
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
On the final day, descend through lush forest to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters). Receive your certificate for completing the trek, then transfer back to Moshi. Celebrate your achievement with fellow trekkers and guides, reflecting on the unforgettable journey of Kilimanjaro. o Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours, o Distance: 12 km/7 mi o Descent: 2,170 m/7,119 ft, o Altitude: 3,820 m/12,532 ft, o Accommodation: Budget/Bristol Cottages Hotel. o Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner o Habitat: Rainforest,
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