6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Hiking Extravaganza
Machame Route Hiking Adventure, With each step, conquer diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to icy peaks, guided by experts. This journey culminates in the triumphant summit of Uhuru Peak, an achievement to cherish. The Machame Route adventure combines challenge and awe, promising an unforgettable experience. As you ascend through varying ecosystems, expert guides and breathtaking scenery accompany you, ensuring not just a climb but a transformation.
Tour highlights
- Arrival Day : Kilimanjaro Airport Moshi/Arusha
- Day 1 : Moshi/Arusha to Machame Gate to Machame Camp
- Day 2 : Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
- Day 3 : Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
- Day 4 : Barranco Camp to Karanga to Barafu Camp
- Day 5 : Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp
- Day 6 : Mweka Camp Mweka Gate Back to Moshi
Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi/Arusha to Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Distance: 11 km | Hiking Time: 6-7 hours | Temperature: 25°C Embark on the trail at Machame Gate, winding through dense rainforests, catching glimpses of Kilimanjaro's grandeur. Reach Machame Camp, the first resting point beneath the towering peaks.
Destination: Machame Gate To Machame Camp
Accommodation: Machame Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Distance: 5 km | Hiking Time: 4-6 hours | Temperature: 15°C Transition through heath and moorland to Shira 2 Camp, reveling in expansive views of the Shira Plateau and surrounding peaks.
Destination: Machame Camp To Shira Cave
Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 7 hours | Temperature: 10°C Ascend to the challenging Lava Tower, offering panoramic vistas, then descend through the famed Barranco Wall to Barranco Camp in the Great Barranco Valley.
Destination: Shira Cave To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga to Barafu Camp
Distance: 9 km | Hiking Time: 8 hours | Temperature: 5°C Traverse the alpine desert, passing through Karanga Valley en route to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt.
Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp
Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp
Distance: 16 km | Hiking Time: 14-16 hours | Temperature: -5°C to -10°C Embark on the ultimate ascent to Uhuru Peak in the dark hours, witnessing the sunrise before descending to Barafu Camp. Continue to Mweka Camp, relishing the triumph.
Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 6: Mweka Camp Mweka Gate Back to Moshi
Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Descend through lush rainforests to Mweka Gate, where a certificate awaits. Return to Moshi, cherishing the memories of conquering Kilimanjaro.
Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinking water
Price Includes
- Sleeping bag or bed linen
- Rental vehicle
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Price Excludes
- Bath towels
- Climbing gear
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All flights during the tour
- International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees