Streat : Arusha, Tanzania
The 6-day Machame route Kilimanjaro climbing is the most popular trekking itinerary to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain on earth. The 6 days Machame route tour covers a total distance of approximately 62 kilometers (38.5 miles) and ascends to an altitude of 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) at the summit. The route provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including glaciers, rainforests, and the famous Barranco Wall with an average daily hiking time of 6-8 hours. The 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame route offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for those seeking to summit this Africa's highest mountain in 2024 and 2025.
The best price for the popular 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame route range from $1,300 to $2,500 per climber. This price varies depending on luxury, mid-range, or budget climbing services and it includes the Kilimanjaro park fees, transfer to and from the park gates, and crew wages for the hiking crew.
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The 6 days Kilimanjaro hiking via Machame route itinerary highlights: Day 1: Machame gate to Machame camp, Day 2: Machame camp to Shira camp, Day 3: Shira camp to Lava Tower to Baranco camp, Day 4: Baranco camp to Barafu camp, Day 5: Barafu camp to Summit to Mweka camp, Day 6: Mweka camp to Mweka gate to Moshi.
6-day Kilimanjaro Machame route detailed itinerary
After an early breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha and driven to the Machame Gate. Upon arrival, you will register with the park authorities and meet your guide and porters. You will then begin the hike through the dense rainforest, which will take approximately 5-6 hours to reach Machame Camp. Once you arrive at Machame Camp, you will settle into your tents, have dinner, and spend the night.
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Hiking distance: 11 km
Climate: Rainforest
Accommodation: Machame Camp
You will wake up early, have breakfast, and begin your hike to Shira Camp. The trail will take you through the heath and moorland zone and offer stunning views of the Kibo Peak and the surrounding landscape. You will have a packed lunch and some rest stops before reaching Shira Camp, which is located at an altitude of 3,840m. Once you arrive, you will settle into your tents, have dinner, and spend the night.
Hiking time: 4-6 hours
Hiking distance: 9 km
Climate: Moorland
Accommodation: Shira Camp
You will leave Shira Camp and head to Lava Tower, which is located at an altitude of 4,640m. The hike will take you through the alpine desert zone, and you will experience a significant gain in altitude. Once you reach Lava Tower, have lunch and rest before descending to Barranco Camp. The descent is important to help your body acclimatize to the altitude. You will arrive at Barranco Camp in the late afternoon, where you will settle for overnight.
Hiking time: 5-7 hours
Hiking distance: 15 km
Climate: Semi-desert
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
You will begin the day with a steep climb up the Barranco Wall, which will take about 2-3 hours. Once you reach the top of the wall, you will have stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The trail will then take you through the Karanga Valley up to Karanga Camp, which is located at an altitude of 3,995m. You will have a packed lunch then continue to Barafu Camp for an overnight stay.
Hiking time: 6-8 hours
Hiking distance: 9 km
Climate: Apline desert
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
From Barafu Camp, the trail to the summit begins with a steep climb that leads to Stella Point (5,739 meters) before continuing on to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), the highest point on the mountain. The climb from Barafu to Uhuru Peak is challenging due to the high altitude and steep terrain, but the reward of reaching the summit is worth the effort. After reaching the summit, the descent begins, and hikers typically stop at Barafu Camp for a short break before continuing down to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters).
Hiking time: 5-7 hours ascent, 5-7 hours descent
Hiking distance: 6 km ascent, 13 km descent
Climate: Arctic
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
On the final day of the 6-day Machame route, wake up early and begin your descent from Mweka camp to Mweka gate. The trail offers beautiful rainforest scenery with opportunities to spot wildlife. After signing out and receiving your summit certificates at the gate, our driver will take you back to your hotel in Moshi.
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Hiking distance: 10 km
Climate: Rainforest
Included
- Kilimanjaro park fees
- Camping fees
- English speaking guide
- 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
- Transport
Excluded
- Visas
- Flights
- Personal items
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