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RouteMachame Route

6 Days Hiking kilimanjaro via machame route adventure

There are six established routes to hike Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai and Umbwe. For those who only have six days to hike Kilimanjaro, the Machame route is the best choice because of its acclimatization profile. Compared to other six day routes, this route exposes the hiker to higher elevations quicker which kickstarts the body’s adaptation to altitude. This 6 days machame routes hiking tour offers unique and unforgettable experience. Book now!

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Machame Gate up to Machame Camp.

📍 Machame Gate To Machame Camp
Day 1 - Machame Gate up to Machame Camp.
Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate, then hike through the rainforest to Machame Camp.
Distance: 11 km/7 miles, Hiking Time: 5-7 hours, Elevation: 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft, Habitat: Rain Forest.
🏨 Accommodation: Machame Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 2: Hike from Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp.

📍 Machame Camp To Shira Cave
Day 2 - Hike from Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp.
Continue hiking through the forest to the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau. Enjoy rewarding views of Mt Meru.
Distance: 5 km/3 miles, Hiking Time: 5-6 hours, Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft, Habitat: Heath.
🏨 Accommodation: Shira Cave Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 3: Start from Shira Cave Camp via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp.

📍 Shira Cave To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
Day 3 - Start from Shira Cave Camp via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp.
Hike across high moorland, passing the Lava Tower and the Western Breach. Follow the "walk high, sleep low" principle for acclimatization.
Distance: 10 km/6 miles, Hiking Time: 6-8 hours, Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft, Vegetation: Alpine Desert.
🏨 Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 4: Barranco Camp to the Barafu Camp.

📍 Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp
Day 4 - Barranco Camp to the Barafu Camp.
After breakfast, climb across desolate scree slopes to Barafu Camp. Rest and prepare for the summit climb.
Distance: 9 km/5 miles, Hiking Time: 8-10 hours, Elevation: 13,044 ft to 15,331 ft, Vegetation: Alpine Desert.
🏨 Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 5: Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Millennium Camp.

📍 Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Day 5 - Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Millennium Camp.
Start the climb to the summit around midnight. Reach Stella Point at sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak. Descend to Barafu Camp for breakfast and further descend to Millennium Camp.
Distance: 5 km/3 miles and 7 km/4 miles, Hiking Time: 6-8 hours and 2-4 hours, Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft and 12,434 ft, Vegetation: Arctic to Heath.
🏨 Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 6: Millennium Camp descend to Mweka Gate the Moshi

📍 Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Day 6 - Millennium Camp descend to Mweka Gate the Moshi
Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, complete park formalities, and receive certificates. Return to the hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved rest.
Distance: 12 km/7 miles, Hiking Time: 5-7 hours, Elevation: 12,434 ft to 5,380 ft, Vegetation: Rain Forest.
🏨 Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Dinner,Drinking water