6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing
The 6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing is one of the most popular routes for trekking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Termed an easier route.
Cost from $1750 per person
PRICE
$ 1750 PER PERSON
ALTITUDE
5895 M
LENGTH
6 DAYS
ACCOMMODATION
CAMPING
DIFFICULTY
CHALLENGING
Route Overview
Prepare yourself for a 6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing to reach the summit of the renowned Mount Kilimanjaro. This magnificent trek promises not just the thrill of climbing Africa’s highest summit but also an immersion experience through varied ecosystems, including lush rainforests and alpine deserts. This journey is sure to be an unforgettable adventure. This excursion provides an unforgettable opportunity to challenge your limitations and accomplish the remarkable achievement of standing atop the “Roof of Africa.” It is accompanied by knowledgeable guides, stunning scenery, and excellent camping accommodations.
Itinerary in detail
Day 0 : Arrival
Welcome to Tanzania! When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver will welcome you. Upon arriving at the lodge, a full briefing and equipment check will take place, providing you with crucial information for climbing Kilimanjaro in the coming days. You have the afternoon free.
Meals
None
Drinks
Drinking Water
Transport
Min-Van
Day 1 : Machame Gate (1830m) to Machame Camp (3050m)
After breakfast, you will be picked up and driven to the beginning of your ascent. As you see the various teams and mountain crew members prepare for their adventure, your guide will begin the procedures (entry forms) as soon as you arrive. Your journey to climb Kilimanjaro will commence as soon as everything is ready.
You should arrive at Machame Camp, the destination for today, in roughly five to six hours. A stunning rainforest with ancient trees, primate ferns, liana, and lichen, to name a few, will be encountered along the way. The black and white thumbless colobus monkeys are another popular sight to see on this day. You have time to unwind once you get to your campground for the night before savoring a well-earned dinner that our own cook has prepared.
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Machame Camp (3050m) to Shira Camp (3850m)
You’ll start the day with breakfast at the camp before hiking up to Shira Camp, the second high-altitude camp. Today, you will emerge from the rainforest and be able to take in the breathtaking vistas of the Shira Plateau before you. Technically speaking, trekking is not tough, but you may notice variations in altitude, so pay attention to your body and remember that picking the right speed is critical for good hiking. When you get at the camp, you will have lunch and some rest before embarking on an acclimatization climb to Lava Tower Camp, which will involve an altitude rise of 400 metres. Back at Shira Camp, you’ll be served a hot dinner.
Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 : Shira Cave (3850m) to Barranco Camp (4000m)
Following breakfast, we depart Barranco and head toward the Karanga Valley campsite by way of a precipitous ridge that passes the Barranco Wall. After leaving Karanga, we arrive at the intersection where the Mweka Trail joins us. We keep going till we reach the Barafu Hut. You have now finished the South Circuit, which provides a variety of perspectives on the peak. Here, we set up camp, relax, eat dinner, and get ready for the day of the summit. From this position, one can see the two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo.
Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 : Barranco Camp (4000m) to Barafu Camp (4700m)
We begin the day by making our way down into the Great Barranco, a massive gulf. After that, we make a sharp turn up the Great Barranco Wall, which separates us from Kibo’s southeast slopes. It’s a lengthy and exhausting climb over granite, but it’s not technical. We continue on toward the Karanga valley, our final destination for fresh water prior to the summit, after passing beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers. As we make our way toward Barafu camp across parched and barren terrain, sand now makes up the landscape.
Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 9km/6mi
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 : Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)
Today is the hardest day, but maybe you’ll feel accomplished by summiting Kilimanjaro! Your “Summit Day” itinerary will be different from your previous mountain days. After rising at 23.00hrs, you eat tea and biscuits around 23.30hrs before leaving at midnight.
You’ll ascend from Barafu at 4,673 meters to Stella Point at 5,756 meters, some on scree, making the day harder. From Stella Point, the top is 139 meters and 45 minutes away. You should reach the summit by 07.00hrs, rejoice, take photos, and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime event. After the summit at 5,895 meters, you return to Barafu Camp at 4,673 meters, rest for a few hours, have brunch, and depart again at 13.30 on the descent to Mweka Camp at 3,100 meters, where you will spend the night. Expect to arrive at 17.00hrs and eat at 19.00hrs. It will take 11-14 hours to walk 17 km/10 miles today, but you should reach your goal!
Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 : Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Arusha
A gentle journey brings us through the jungle to Mweka Gate, where we complete park requirements and obtain certificates that you may proudly display! We are then met by our vehicles and driven back to the hotels in Moshi and Arusha, where you may have a refreshing hot shower.
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast
Frequently Asked Questions About this Route
How Long is the Machame Route?
The Machame route is roughly 62 kilometers (37 miles) long. Between 16,000 and 17,000 feet is the approximate total elevation gain.
How Hard is it to Climb Kilimanjaro on the Machame Route?
Because of its distance and elevation increase, the Machame route is regarded as difficult. The route is challenging due to its up-and-down terrain. The course is relatively challenging, but, because it has a respectable acclimatization schedule.
What is the Success Rate of Climbing Kilimanjaro on the Machame Route?
The amount of days you spend on the mountain determines your success rate. An estimated 50% of six-day Machame climbs and 70% of seven-day Machame climbs are successful for all operators combined. Our success percentage for the six-day Machame route is roughly 70–75%, and our success rate for the seven- and eight-day Machame routes is roughly 85–90%.
How do I perepare for the Machame Route
Any exercise you can do prior to your climb is considered Machame Route Preparation. Whether you choose to climb the Uhuru Peak or take a shorter route will depend on how hard you train before the climb, and this will vary from person to person.
Meals on the Hike
Our mountain chefs and waiters will prepare and serve your breakfasts, lunches, and meals during the trip. The menu has been created in collaboration with a professional nutritionist to guarantee that our meals are both delicious and energy-rich, providing hikers with the required nourishment.
What is Scenery on Machame Route
You will go through five different climatic zones en route to the summit, and the panorama is incredibly varied. Before ascending into the low alpine zone of moorlands and wild meadows, the hike starts in a rain forest on the lower slopes. You then hike through the high alpine region before arriving at the glacial zone. Shira Plateau, Barranco, and Lava Tower are just a some of the breathtaking locations you will see.
2 PEOPLE
$1750
3 PEOPLE
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4 PEOPLE
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5 PEOPLE
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6 PEOPLE
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Price inclusions
Price
Includes
- 2 nights hotel accommodation before and after your climb on bed & breakfast basis
- Transfers to and from the mountain
- National Park entry, and climbing fees
- Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees – Part of the National Park
- High-quality mess and sleeping tents with a comfortable foam mattress
- Camping fees
- Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
- Healthy & Clean Meals
- Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
- Hot water for washing
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National
- Mountain climbing certificates
- Porter to carry your duffel bag
- Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid).
- Emergency first-aid kit
Price
Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Domestic Flights
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Tipping the Guides and Porters
- Snacks on the mountain
- Your personal trekking gears
- Travel Insurance (Recommended – Travel insurance with medical cover of 6,000m and above)
- Sleeping Bags
- Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included
Optional extras available at a surcharge:
- Self-inflatable mattresses (additional to the basic mattress)
- Sleepings bags for low temperatures
- Walking poles
- Additional oxygen cylinder package
- Overnight stay at Crater Camp
- Additional clothes and equipment on request
- Portable chemical toilet
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