Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking - 6 days Machame Route-

Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking - 6 days Machame Route-

The Machame route is our most successful and popular hiking route on Mt. Kilimanjaro, mainly as a result of the following two important factors:

- On day 3 of the hike the topography of this route, allow you to climb high and sleep low – when you start from Shira camp (3 847m) hike up to Lava Tower (4 642m) and then down to Barranco camp (3 984m) to overnight.

- The summit attempt path from Barafu camp has less loose scree (rocks) compared to the summit attempt path from Kibo Hut, making it slightly easier to reach the crater rim.

Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Lodge/Hotel- Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)

Stop At: Machame Camp, Tanzania
One hour’s drive from Moshi lies the gate to the Machame route, where we complete park formalities, meet our crew of porters and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent, dense rainforest. This path is less well-trodden so it can get somewhat overgrown in places and it is often wet and muddy underfoot.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Machame camp.

Day 2: Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m) – 7kms – 5 to 6hrs – Altitude gain 800m

Stop At: Shira Camp, Tanzania
To Shira Cave, 3800m. An initial steep climb followed by a gentle incline. After lunch a descent and ascent brings you to the camp. Walking time approx. 5 hours.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Shira camp.

Day 3: Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m) – 10kms – 6 to 7hrs – Altitude gain 700m down 600m

Stop At: Barranco Camp, Tanzania
To Barranco Wall, 3900m. Today you climb slowly for some 5kms. Then you climb high to 4600m to lover tower and stay for 15 to 20 min for acclimatization then down to Barranco camp 3900m. This is a fairly strenuous day as the altitude begins to tell. Walking time approx. 8 hours.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Barranco camp.

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Barafu Camp (4640m) – 8kms – 7 to 8hrs – Alt. gain 650m

Stop At: Barafu Camp, Tanzania
To Barafu Camp, 4600m. Climb Barranco Wall to Karanga and excellent views of the West Breach and on to Barafu.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Barafu camp.

Day 5: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Mweka Camp (3100m) – 12 to14hrs – Alt. gain 1295m down 2105m

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Barafu to Uhuru, 5895m, then descend to Mweka, 3100m. You will wake at about midnight for the torchlight climb to Stella Point, approx. 7 hours with rest stops, and finally to the highest point, Uhuru Peak with fantastic views of glaciers and plains far below. Descend to Mweka or High Camp, arriving late afternoon
Duration: 24 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mweka camp.

Day 6: Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1630m) – 13kms – 5 to 6hrs – Descend 1650m – Transfer to Lodge/Hotel

Stop At: The College of African Wildlife Management Mweka, Tanzania
To Moshi. A descent of some 4 hours takes you to Mweka Village where you are met and transferred back to the Hotel. Full board

Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. A vehicle will take you back to your hotel in Moshi, where it is definitely time for celebration!
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at your hotel.