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Overview
Explore the best and most popular 6 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route in Africa starting and ending from Moshi, Tanzania.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route typically takes 6 days, providing ample time for acclimatization and increasing the chances of reaching the summit successfully.
What's included
Private transportation
Camping Equipment ( Eg. Tent and Matres)
Accommodation before hiking and after hiking
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Breakfast
Pick up and drop off Airport
Visa
Medical Insurance
Laundry Services
Tips to Mountain Crews
Both National and International Flights
Items of a personal nature
What to expect
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
7h · Admission ticket included
Elevation (ft): (3,000 m): 5. 6,000 ft (1,830 m) to 10,200 ft (3,100 m).
Distance: 11 km.
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: montane forest.
Camp: Machame Camp.
The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, 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.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
6h · Admission ticket included
Elevation (ft): 10,200 ft (3,100 m) to 12,600 ft (3,840 m).
Distance: 9 km.
Walking Time: 4-6 Stunden.
Habitat: Moorland.
Full-board Shira Cave Camp
After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rainforest and continue on an ascending 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.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Valley.
Mount Kilimanjaro
6h · Admission ticket included
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,950 m.): 5-7 hours walking
12,600 ft (3,840 m) to 12,700 ft (3,860 m).
Distance: 15 km.
Walking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert.
Full Board Barranco Camp
Today we walk on a gentle ascent with panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach, and after a hot lunch at the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m), we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco Valley (3,950 m).
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
7h · Admission ticket included
Barranco Camp to Barafu Hut Camp {4600m} 6-8 hours.
4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 9 km/
Walking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Full Board at Barafu Camp.
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall (elves 4250m/13,900ft), through the Karanga Valley (elves 4050m/13,250ft) 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. Hier we make camp with views of the summit in the distance.
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
7h · Admission ticket included
Distance: 6 km up; 13 km down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up; 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summitThe day of triumph arrives as you embark on the final ascent to the summit. Leave Barafu Camp (13,000 ft/4000 m) in the early morning hours and make your way towards Uhuru Peak (19,343 ft/5895 m). Witness the breathtaking sunrise over the African landscape and savour the surreal feeling of standing atop the "Roof of Africa." Descend to Mweka Camp (10,150 ft/3090 m) for a well-deserved rest.
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi or Arusha.
Mount Kilimanjaro
4h · Admission ticket included
Elevation (ft): 3090 m (10,150 ft) to 1680 m (5500 ft).
Distance: 10 km/6 mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: B
After breakfast, we continue the descent 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). We will be waiting for you at Mweka Gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Travelers will see the banner with a company's logo, with the name of the client.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
