Six Days Kilimanjaro Trekking
6 days— Machame Route
$1480-1680 USD
ppSafari summary
Known as the Whiskey route, the Machame route is now the most popular route on the mountain. Compared with Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. The Machame route is considered a difficult route, and is better suited for more adventurous folks and those with some hiking or backpacking experience.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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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
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Kilimanjaro
-Elevation (ft): 5,400ft to 9,400ft -Distance: 11 km -Hiking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Rain Forest The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.
Machame Camp
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Kilimanjaro
-Elevation (ft): 9,400ft to 12,500ft -Distance: 5 km -Hiking Time: 4-6 hours -Habitat: Moorland 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.
Shira Camp
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Kilimanjaro
-Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft -Distance: 10 km -Hiking Time: 6-8 hours -Habitat: Semi Desert. From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo, Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. 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.
Baranco Camp
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
-Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft -Distance: 9km -Hiking Time: 8-10 hours -Habitat: Alpine Desert. After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue 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 up to the Barafu Hut. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
Barafu Camp
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
Kilimanjaro
-Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft) -Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent -Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent. Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch.
Mweka Camp to Moshi
Kilimanjaro
-Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft -Distance: 10 km -Hiking Time: 3-4 hours. After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. It can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.
Lodge in Moshi Town
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