Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro Hiking

6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking via Machame Route Tour

$1500-1700 USD

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Safari summary

6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking via Machame Route Tour is the one of Mount Kilimanjaro adventures which is done starting from Machame gate through the 5 zones of Mount Kilimanjaro towards the summit area of UHURU PEAK and then descending down towards Mweka gate in just 6 days. 6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking via Machame Route Tour involves some acclimatization moments while hiking especially from the Shira camps which will enable you to experience some climatic conditions of the mountain to maintain the balance of hiking paces.

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About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
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

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

The drive from Moshi to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park's Machame Gate takes approximately 60 minutes. The drive passes through the Machame villages located on the lower slopes of the base of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the vegetation zone on a winding path that climbs a ridge. Further down the trail can be muddy and slippery. We walk a short distance further until we reach Machame Camp where we rest, have dinner and spend the night waiting for the next day

Machame Campsite

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast we leave the rainforest clearings and continue on an uphill trail to Shira Cave Camp, crossing the small valley and hiking along a steep heather covered rocky ridge to the bottom of the ridge. The route now turns west into a river gorge. Upon arrival at camp, rest, dinner and overnight at Shira Camp.

Shira Campsite

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower

Kilimanjaro

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 Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Lava Tower Campsite

Day 4: Barranco to Karanga Camps

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast we leave Barranco Camp and continue up a steep ridge past the Barranco Wall to Karanga Valley Camp. We then leave Karanga Camp and reach the turnoff that connects to Mweka Trail and continue to Barafu Camp. At this point you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we camp, rest, have dinner and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this position.

Karanga Campsite

Day 5: Barafu Camp to UHURU PEAK

Kilimanjaro

You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy screed towards Stella Point on the crater rim. T 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). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

Mweka Campsite

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast we continue the descent to the gate of Mweka Park to receive your summit certificates. It can be wet and muddy at lower elevations. Leggings and trekking poles will help. shorts and t-shirts. it will probably be enough to wear (have rain gear and warmer clothes ready). Continue from the gate back to Moshi/Arusha.

Moshi

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