Kilimanjaro Machame route
6 days— the 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame route is an extraordinary tour adventure, promising an unforgettable ascent to summit Africa's highest peak at 5895m
$1600-3000 USD
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Safari summary
The 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame route is an exceptional adventure, offering the best opportunity to climb Africa's highest peak, Uhuru Peak at 5895 meters. Known as the "Whiskey" route, it combines stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and a well-paced ascent for optimal acclimatization. The journey traverses through lush rainforests, alpine deserts, and challenging terrains, culminating in a memorable summit bid. This route is popular for its scenic beauty and is ideal for those seeking a thrilling and transformative experience on Kilimanjaro.
The 6-day Machame route on Kilimanjaro is renowned for its high summit success rates, ranging from 89% to 97%, owing to its favorable topography and the nature of the ascent. Beginning on the southwest side of the mountain, the route ascends steeply north, traversing the expansive Shira plateau before converging with the Shira and Lemosho routes near the Shira Cave Camp. While the Machame route can be completed in a minimum of 6 days, a recommended 7-day trek enhances the experience. This 6 days Machame route tour package ensures that climbers are adequately prepared and adapted to the altitude, maximizing their chances of reaching the breathtaking Uhuru Peak.
The price of this 6-day Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route ranges from $1600 to $3000 per climber, with pricing dependent on the chosen accommodation standards and service levels.
The best time of year to climb Kilimanjaro through the Machame route is during the dry seasons, which are from January to mid-March and from June to October. These months typically have clear skies and less rainfall, making for better climbing conditions.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Meals
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Accommodation
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Private vehicle and driver
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Rising(ft.): (3,000m): 56,000ft Stretch: 11 km Hiking time: 5-7 hours According to the Machame Route departure dates and costs, it takes 50 minutes to get from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate to begin our Kilimanjaro climbing. On their route to the Machame gate, hikers will travel through the settlement of Machame, which is located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. After leaving the park, the hiker(s) will head up a winding path through a rain forest.
Machame Camp
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
• Rising (ft.): 10,200ft / 3,100m to 12,600ft / 3,840m • Stretch: 9 km • Hiking time: 4-6 hours • Climatic habitat: Moorland • Shelter: Full Board Shira Cave Camp After breakfast, we depart the rain forest's glades and proceed uphill, traversing the valley over a precarious rocky ridge. Until we reach the Shira campground, the trail now curves to the west via a river gorge.
Shira Camp
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
• Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,950m) • Hiking time: 5-7 hours walking • Rising: 12,600ft / 3,840m to 12,700ft / 3,860m • Stretch: 15 km This is a long and challenging day, covering a distance of around 10 km (6 miles) with a net elevation gain of 720 meters (2,360 feet).
Barranco Camp
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
• Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4600m) • Hiking time: 6-8 hours • Rising: 4000m / 13,000ft to 4700m / 15,350ft • Stretch: 9 km • Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert • Shelter: Barafu Camp As you gain elevation, the temperature will start to drop and you may experience some mild altitude sickness symptoms like headaches or nausea. Be sure to drink plenty of water and rest as needed. The Barranco Wall is a highlight of the trek, but it can be intimidating for some hikers.
Barafu Camp
Barafu Camp - Summit to Mweka Camp
• Rising (ft): 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,343ft Down to 3090m/10,150ft • Stretch: 6 km up / 13 km down • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down • Climatic habitat: Arctic Hiker(s) and the team will begin their ascent of the summit very early in the morning (between midnight and two in the morning). The hiker(s) and the team will move northwest and climb through thick scree in the direction of Stella Point on the crater rim.
Mweka Camp
Mweka Camp to Moshi or Moshi
• Descend (ft): 3090m/10,150ft • Stretch: 10 km • Hiking time: 3-4 hours After breakfast, we continue the descent to the Mweka Park Gate, where you can pick up your summit certificates. It could be muddy and damp at lower altitudes. Trekking poles and gaiters will be useful. Most likely, shorts and t-shirts will suffice (keep rain gear and warmer clothing on hand). At this point, our six-day fixed departure dates and price Kilimanjaro climbing along the Machame Trail comes to an end.
Moshi
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