6-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trekking

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

● Elevation (ft): 5,400ft to 9,400ft
● Distance: 11 km
● Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
● Habitat: Rain Forest
At 7:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Machame gate. The climb starts from Machame Gate (1,800m.) and follows a ridge through dense
montane forest. This is the richest forested area on the mountain, and also the zone from where 96 % of the water on Kilimanjaro originates. On sunny days, and especially in the dry season, this section is very lush and beautiful; it can also be a very muddy experience, particularly if it has rained recently! We have lunch at ‘Halfway Clearing’, a small opening in the trees, and continue climbing steadily. The gradient becomes gentler as the forest slowly merges into giant heather close to the next camp near the ruins of Machame. Hut (3,000m.). We may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit. [6-8 hours walking].

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

● Elevation (ft): 9,400ft to 12,500ft
● Distance: 5 km
● Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
● Habitat: Moorland
A shorter day begins by climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff
known as Picnic Rock. There are excellent views of Kibo and the jagged rim of the Shira Plateau from here, and it is a good rest point too! The trail continues less steeply to reach the Shira Plateau. We camp near Shira Hut (3,840m.) which has some of the most stunning views on Kilimanjaro; close to the huge volcanic cone of Kibo, the spectacular rock formations of Shira Plateau, and looking across Mt. Meru floating on
the clouds. [4-6 hours walking].

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

● Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft
● Distance: 10 km
● Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
● Habitat: Semi Desert
A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, leaving the moorland plateau behind to walk on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch, near the Lava Tower junction (4,550 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley(3,900 m.), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below.[5-7 hours walking].

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

● Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft
● Distance: 9km
● Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
● Habitat: Alpine Desert
A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the southeastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Icefields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga (4,000 m.) the last water point on the approach to Barafu (4,600m), in a narrow valley. At this camp, we rest, dine, and prepare for the summit. Marvel at the majestic twin peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo from this position. [8-10 hours walking].

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

● 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
● Habitat: Arctic
The journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is a true test of endurance and spirit. As trekkers ascend in the early morning hours, they traverse the path between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers, pushing their limits both mentally and physically. The brief respite at Stella Point offers a chance to witness a breathtaking sunrise, weather permitting. The final leg to Uhuru Peak promises a snowy path, with the reward of an unparalleled sunrise view for the swift. The descent is a careful negotiation through loose gravel, with gaiters and trekking poles as essential gear. The day concludes with a descent to Mweka Camp, where the rainforest's mist may greet trekkers, followed by a final mountain dinner and a well-earned rest.

Main Destination:

Mt Kilimanjaro Summit

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mweka Camp to Your Hotel in Moshi or Arusha

● Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
● Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
● Habitat: Rain Forest
A sustained descent on a well-constructed path through a lovely tropical forest alive with birds’ songs and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the National Park gate at Mweka (1,650 m). Here we sign out from the national park before walking on for a further 15 minutes through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village where our vehicle awaits to transfer you to your hotel.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.