6-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trek

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Moshi to Machame Gate

Pick up from your accommodation at 8am and drive to the Machame Gate of Kilimanjaro National
Park Here we will process your park fees and the fees for the crew before you will start your ascent.
Day 1 trekking takes you through the montane forest ecosystem of the national park- your guide will
show you a variety of fauna and flora including a high chance of seeing the Black and White colobus
monkey. You will reach the camp between 35pm (you will always be able to go at your own pace so
the time varies!) where you will be welcomed with hot water for washing and a nice cup of tea! If
you have time and energy there is the option to do a short hike, which offers you extra
acclimatization, to a point 100m higher from the camp before returning to camp for dinner and
overnight.
Start: Machame Gate (1828m) Finish: Machame Camp (3020m)
Total distance (approx.): 10.8km
Hiking time (approx.): 6 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Machame Camp to Shira 1 Camp

This day’s hiking time is much shorter as it is a much steeper route. Following breakfast at 7:30am
you will start your heading out of the forest and heading into the moorland area of the national
park. From here you can have a great view of your summit so far and even Mt Meru on a clear day.
After a short break for lunch you will start to ascend the undulating rocky ridge of the Shira plateau.
Once reaching camp you will again be welcomed by your team of porters and chef with hot water
before dinner and overnight. Optional extra 30min hike to Shira Camp 2 (100m extra altitude)
where you can see evidence of buffalos that previously came to find calcium here and have a great
view of the Shira cathedral (where the 3rd peak of the mountain collapsed millions of years ago).

Start: Machame Camp (3020m) Finish: Shira Camp (3850m)
Total distance (approx.): 5.2km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira 1 Camp to Barranco Camp

Following breakfast you will leave camp to start your ascent to the Lava Tower Rock. We won’t fib,
this will be quite a tough hike and may be the first time you experience altitude sickness due to the
higher elevation. It gives you a good opportunity to adjust to the climate at this altitude and the
great thing is that, following lunch at the big rock, you get to descend down to Barranco Camp where
you will have dinner and overnight.

Start: Shira Camp (3850m) Finish: Barranco Camp (3980m) via Lava Tower Rock (4600m)
Total distance (approx.): 10.7m
Hiking time: 7 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Start your day with breakfast at 7:30 am, followed by a climb up the 'breakfast rock' for stunning views of Kibo peak and Mt Meru. Passing through valleys and alpine forests, you'll reach Karanga camp for lunch. Continuing to Barafu camp, admire the mountain landscape. Arrive around 5 pm for dinner before resting for summit night. At 11 pm, your guide wakes you for the final ascent. Trek at a slower pace, reaching Stella Point at 5735m and then Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point. Witness an unforgettable sunrise and celebrate with your guide.

Barranco Camp (3980m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
Total distance (approx.): 9.4km
Hiking time: 7-8 hours.

Main Destination:

Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Summit to Mweka Camp

From the summit you will descend back down to Barafu Camp where you will be welcomed by the
rest of the crew and enjoy a short break and breakfast. Here you can have a nap for a couple of
hours if you wish and depending on the time you arrive. From Barafu Camp you will make your way
down to Mweka Camp, passing from desert to moorland terrain. You will reach Mweka Camp at
approximately 5pm. There’s always a great atmosphere at camp this night – the hard work is over
and now you can pat yourself on the back! Celebrations won’t go on for too long as you will no
doubt want to head into the tent early.

Summit (5895m) to Mweka Camp (3080m)
Total distance: 10.8km
Hiking time: Summit- Barafu Camp (2-3hours) Barafu Camp- Mweka Camp (4-5 hours).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Passing through the montane forest, similar to your first day trekking, you will make your way down
to Mweka Gate, stopping to watch the monkeys and spot turaco birds or hornbills. Upon reaching
the gate you will sign out and exit Kilimanjaro National Park. From here you will be picked up by our
company transport and transferred back to our office in town where you will be presented with your
certificate before returning to your hotel for a well-deserved rest (massages can be arranged)!

Mweka Camp (3080m) to Mweka Gate (1800m)
Total distance: 8.5km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.