Group join Kilimanjaro hiking

6 DAYS GROUP JOINING MACHAME ROUTE HIKING KILIMANJARO | TREKKING

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ABOUT 6 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE JOIN SMALL GROUP KILIMANJARO CLIMBING
These 6 Days Machame Route Small Group Joining Climb also known as the ‘whiskey route’ machame route is the most popular route for ascent to Mount Kilimanjaro, this route is very difficult to climb compered to marangu route, because it considers as a challenging route and is better suited for more adventurous trekkers and those with some hiking experience the adventures. Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to its popularity, there are an increased number of trekkers, so it loses some of its splendor. The Machame route approaches the summit from the southwest. It descends using the Mweka route, rewarding climbers with views of the expansive Shira Plateau, an optional scramble up Lava Tower, a climb up the Great Barranco Wall, and a traverse underneath Kilimanjaro southern ice field.

These Machame route small group joining Kilimanjaro hiking was focus on trek the amount Kilimanjaro through joining a small group by collecting a traveller from the different countries, in order to reduce the cost of hike Mount Kilimanjaro, sharing a new idea with others hiker, meet new friend. This small group joining Kilimanjaro trekking at machame route is the best route which will help the trekker to be on top of Mount Kilimanjaro.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	September
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
International flights
Laundry
Park fees
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Days 1: Machame Gate to Machame Cam

Kilimanjaro

Days 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp >>> The drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. As we leave the park gate, we walk through the dense rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge until we reach the Machame Camp Elevation: 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft Distance: 11 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Rain Forest Accommodation: Machame Camp

machame camp

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Cam

Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp >>> We leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path up to a steep, rocky ridge. On the Shira Plateau, we pass through heather and open moorlands, then cross a large river gorge to Shira 2 Camp. Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft Distance: 5 km/3 miles Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Heath Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

shira 2 camp

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to

Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp. From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, 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

barranco camp

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Ca

Kilimanjaro

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp >>> The first section of today s route is to scale the Barranco Wall . Use your hands and feet. Safety is paramount and you will be secured if necessary, but it looks more daunting than it actually is. The trail continues with many up and down sections, crossing a few streams, winding and climbing stopping for lunch in the Karanga Valley. After lunch there will be another 2 3 hours climb before you reach Barafu Camp

barafu camp

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak B

Kilimanjaro

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak Back Mweka camp Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft),

mweka camp

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate >>> On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi..

moshi

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