Six days machame route
6days/5nts Kilimanjaro Trek via Machame Route
$1500-2500 USD
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Safari summary
We usually recommend the Machame route, as they have a high success rate of making it to the top. This route is strong for acclimatisation and incredibly scenic, passing through all the different ecosystems on the mountain. The longer the route, the higher the chance of success, so we would recommend more days if time and budget allow. This is because your body has more time to acclimatise, climbing high and then descending to sleep over a number of days, plus there is more opportunity to rest with some shorter days of walking before the summit climb.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
MACHAME GATE – MACHAME CAMP
Today your drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead. Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles
Overnight at Machame Camp
MACHAME CAMP – SHIRA CAMP
After a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. Temperatures begin to drop.
Overnight at Shira Camp
SHIRA CAMP – LAVA TOWER –BARRANCO
This day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp.
Overnight at Baranco Camp
BARRANC0- KARANGA –BARAFU CAMP
After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall. We then continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night.
Overnight at Barafu Camp.
BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT-MWEKA CAMP
We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. Then ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You have now reached Uhuru Peak! . We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest.
Overnight Mweka Camp.
MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – ARUSHA
After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates.From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!
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