6 Days | 5 Nights
MACHAME ROUTE
Tanzania Mount Trekking
Price Per Person
Overview
The 6-day Machame Route is a challenging but rewarding trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, offering stunning scenery and diverse landscapes. Trekkers ascend through lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and rocky terrain, culminating in the summit push to Uhuru Peak. This shorter duration requires a faster pace and less time for acclimatization, making it suitable for experienced trekkers with good fitness levels. With knowledgeable guides and support staff, climbers embark on an unforgettable adventure to the roof of Africa
Starting Point:
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Ending Point:
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Accommodation Level:
Camps & Huts
Number of Days
6 Days Trekking
Tanzania
kilimanjaro Machame route Trekking
Machame Hut Camp, Shira Camp, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Summit and Mweka Camp, Mweka Park Gate, Arusha.
Arrival
OVERNIGHT:
Arusha or Moshi
MEALS:
Dinner
KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
From Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO) we will arrange a private transfer to your hotel. That night or early the next morning you will meet your local Off We Go Tours representative and have a full pre-climb briefing.
Day 1
OVERNIGHT:
Machame Hut Camp
MEALS:
Lunch & Dinner
DRIVE MACHAME GATE - MACHAME HUT
Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge.
At lower elevations the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.
- Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
- Distance: 11km/7miles
- Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
- Habitat; Montane Forest
Day 2
OVERNIGHT:
Shira Camp
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
MACHAME CAMP -SHIRA CAMP
After breakfast we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on ascending path, crossing the valley 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.
- Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12600ft
- Distance: 5km/3miles
- Walking time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: moorland
Day 3
OVERNIGHT:
Barranco Camp
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
SHIRA CAMP TO LAVA TOWER - BARRANCO CAMP
From Shira plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the ‘’Sharks Tooth’ elevation 4650m/15250ft.
shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you will end the day around the same elevation, as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
- Elevation: 3850m/12600ft to 4000m/13000ft
- Distance: 10km/6miles
- Walking time: 5-6 hours
- Habitat: semi desert
Day 4
OVERNIGHT:
Barafu Camp
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
BARRANCO CAMP - BARAFU CAMP
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep up the Barranco Wall, through the Karanga Valley to the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp with views of the summit in the distance.
- Elevation: 4000m/13000ft to 4700m/15350ft
- Distance: 9km/6miles
- Walking time: 6-8hours
- Habitat: Alpine desert.
Day 5
OVERNIGHT:
Mweka Camp
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT-DOWN TO MWEKA CAMP
Very early in the morning, we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a north-westerly direction and ascend through heavy stone scree towards Stella point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise ever seen. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro.
From the summit we will descend down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
- Elevation: 4700m/15350ft to 5895 to 19340ft Down to 3090m/10150ft
- Distance: km/3miles up to 13km/8miles down
- Hiking time: 5-7hours up/5-6 hours down
- Habitat: Stone scree and ice –capped summit
Day 6
MEALS:
Breakfast,
MWEKA CAMP - MWEKA GATE , DRIVE TO MOSHI
After breakfast we continue to descend down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, 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).
Our vehicles will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes).
- Elevation: 3090m/10150ft to 1680m/5500ft
- Distance: 10km/6miles
- Hiking time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: forest.
Includes & Excludes
Trekking Includes
- Camping Equipment
- Porterage
- Rescue Fee
- Climbing Gear
- Sleeping Bag
- The Item Exclude
Safari Excludes
- Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities or tip for safari guide and lodge staff (please tip
separately) - Travel insurance if needed
- Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
- Drinks and beverages in lodges
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (589 USD per person),
including concession fees - Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Accommodation at Arusha on arrival
Let Every Moment Enthrall You
as You Traverse Vast Savannahs, Teeming with Wildlife, and Revel in the Majesty of Iconic Landmarks
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