Machame route six days

Safari summary

This 6-day Machame route is the best, classic and most popular route to climb Mount Kilimanjaro Africa's highest peak and the world's tallest free-standing mountain at 5,895 meters above sea level. The 6 days Kilimanjaro climbing tour via Machame route offers a challenging yet rewarding adventure allowing hikers to experience the diverse landscapes of Mount Kilimanjaro. The 6 days Machame route on Kilimanjaro climb requires 19–24 hours of demanding walking at high elevations with only 4-6 hours of sleep, covering a distance of about 62 km from Machame gate to the summit (19,341’) and descending back to Mweka gate.Best 6 days Kilimanjaro Machame route success rateThe best successful Kilimanjaro summit rate using the 6-day Machame route is from 90% to 95% allowing hikers to reach 5,895 meters Uhuru peak. This 6 days Machame route is the most popular and most preferred route by over 50% of Kilimanjaro climbers due to its higher summit success rates to all hikers using it.What is the difficulty level of the Machame route?The Machame route also known as the "Whiskey" route is considered a challenging trek with about 5% to 10% difficulty level and is recommended for experienced hikers. The route is known for its steep inclines and high altitude, which can cause altitude sickness for those who are not properly acclimatized. However, with proper preparation and training, many hikers successfully complete the Machame route and enjoy the stunning views and unique terrain along the way.Best 6 days Machame route price on Kilimanjaro climbingThe best and most affordable prices for the 6 days Kilimanjaro Machame route is from $1500 to $3500 per climber enabling you to successful summit 5,895 meters snow-capped Kilimanjaro peak. This 6 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route price varies depending on the accommodations before and after the climb, number of people on a group climb, luxury or budget climbing services required. 6 days Kilimanjaro fees and costs are paid in Dollars, Pounds, Euros, and Tanzania Shillings.6 days Kilimanjaro Machame route itineraryThe best day-by-day full detailed itinerary for the 6-day Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route: Day 1: Machame Gate (56,000ft / 1,830m) to Machame Camp (10,200ft / 3,100m) | 5-7 hours | 11 km; Day 2: Machame Camp (10,200ft / 3,100m) to Shira Campsite (12,600ft / 3,840m) | 4-6 hours | 9 km; Day 3: Shira Camp (12,600 ft / 3,840 m) to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp (3,950 m / 12,960 ft) | 5-7 hours | 15 km; Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,950 m / 12,960 ft) to Barafu Camp (4,680 m / 15,350 ft) | 6-8 hours | 9km; Day 5: Barafu Camp (4,680 m / 15,350 ft) to Summit (5895m / 19,343ft), down to Mweka Camp (3090m / 10,150ft) | 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down | 6 km up / 13 km down; and Day 6: Mweka Camp (3090m / 10,150ft) to Mweka Gate (1680 m / 5500 ft) | 3-4 hours | 10 km.

About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Walking safari—with armed guard
• 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