Machame Route Kilimanjaro

6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb

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Safari summary

Machame Route climb can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain. However, it is most often tackled over seven days (six nights), for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. The trek begins at Machame Gate, located in the southern base of the mountain, within its lush, fertile rainforest.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking
Cycling | mountain biking—with professional guide

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

Machame Gate – Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 1811m/5942ft to 3021m/9911ft Altitude gained: 1210m Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

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Machame Camp - Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 3021m/9911ft to 3839m/12,595ft Altitude gained: 818m After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. Temperatures begin to drop.

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Shira Camp-Lava tower-Baranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 3839m/12,595ft to 3986m/13,077ft Altitude gained: 147m Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we head to Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth" for acclimatization then we continue to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp.

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Baranco Camp-Karanga-Barafu Camp

Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft Altitude gained: 676m After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. We continue up toward Barafu Camp, get early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.

Barafu camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft Altitude gained: 1233m Descent to 3106m/10,190ft Altitude lost: 2789m Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft Altitude lost: 1473m After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep, highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. at the gate, a vehicle will meet you and drive you back to your hotel in Moshi. Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!

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