Machame route group Joining

6 days Group joining allows for a more social experience, where climbers from around the world come together to conquer Africa's highest peak.

$1650-2500 USD

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Safari summary

The 6-day Machame Route is one of the most popular and scenic routes to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s often referred to as the "Whiskey Route" due to its steeper paths and challenging trek compared to the Marangu Route. Group joining allows for a more social experience, where climbers from around the world come together to conquer Africa's highest peak. This 6-day Machame Route offers an adventurous and scenic way to climb Mount Kilimanjaro while joining a group of like-minded climbers, making it a memorable and rewarding experience for all participants.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	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

Itinerary

DAY 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

The drive from Moshi to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village called Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We'll now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here, we continue a short distance until we reach to Machame Camp. Distance covered: 10.6km

Machame Camp.

DAY 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite. Distance Covered: 5.4km Time to be used: 4-6 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Shira Camp

DAY 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

From the Shira Plateau, we continue hiking to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue climbing, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation: Barranco Camp

DAY 4 : Barranco Camp to Barafu Ca

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue hiking on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue climbing up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

DAY 5: Barafu Camp to Mweka

Kilimanjaro

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue hiking our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy screed towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting).

Mweka Camp

DAY 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi

Kilimanjaro

The pace quickens as you continue your triumphant way back down across alpine meadow and past Mandara Hut through the rainforest to the Gate where you board the vehicle for the journey back to Moshi/Arusha.And this marks the end of Machame 6 days route. Distance Covered: 9.1km Time to be used: 3 hrs Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Kilimanjaro White House

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