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RouteMachame Route

6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing tour via machame route

Book on a 6 days Kilimanjaro adventure via Machame Route. Traverse diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to lunar-like vistas with glistening glaciers. Connect with fellow climbers and skilled guides under starlit mountain camps. Discover Tanzanian culture and folklore. Summit to breathtaking sunrise views. This rewarding expedition etches an unforgettable journey in your soul.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Begin climb from Machame Gate to Machame Camp

📍 Machame Gate To Machame Camp
Day 1 - Begin climb from Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Depart from Moshi to Machame Gate climb to machame camp (1,800m to 3,000m, 11km, 5-6 hours), sign in at the park office, and start the climb. Climb through misty rainforest, observing animals and birds along the way. Reach Machame Hut Camp for rest, dinner, and overnight
🏨 Accommodation: Machame Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 2: Proceed climbing from Machame Camp up to Shira Cave Camp

📍 Machame Camp To Shira Cave
Day 2 - Proceed climbing from Machame Camp up to Shira Cave Camp
Climb a steep ridge to Picnic Rock for excellent views of Kibo and Shira Plateau. Continue to Shira Cave Camp, with stunning views of Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Rest, enjoy hot drinks, dinner, and overnight (3,000m to 3,840m; 9km, 4-5 hours).
🏨 Accommodation: Shira Cave Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 3: Shira Cave Camp climb to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

📍 Shira Cave To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
Day 3 - Shira Cave Camp climb to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization and lunch. Descend to Barranco Hut Camp, offering great views of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. Rest, enjoy hot drinks, dinner, and overnight.
(3,840m – 4,600m – 3,950m;12km, 6-7 hours).
🏨 Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 4: climb from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

📍 Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp
Day 4 - climb from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Scramble up the Great Barranco Wall and traverse the southeastern flank of Kibo. Reach Karanga Valley and ascend to Barafu Camp. Rest, enjoy hot drinks, early dinner, and prepare for summit day. (3,950m – 4,600m; 13km, 6-7 hours).
🏨 Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 5: Scrumble from Barafu Camp to Summit then to Millennium Camp

📍 Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Day 5 - Scrumble from Barafu Camp to Summit then to Millennium Camp
Begin the ascent around midnight. Reach Stella Point for sunrise and continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Descend to Barafu and then to Millennium Camp. Celebrate with dinner and rest. (4,600m – 5,895m – 3,797m; 7km ascent, 10km descent; 6-8 hours’ ascent, 5-6 hours’ descent).
🏨 Accommodation: Millenium Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 6: Millenium camp (3,100m) finish up to Mweka Gate (1,650m).

📍 Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Day 6 - Millenium camp (3,100m) finish up to Mweka Gate (1,650m).
Descend through the Alpine moorland, passing Mweka Hut, and reach Mweka Gate. Sign out, receive summit certificates, and bid farewell to the crew. Transfer to Moshi, check-in at the hotel/lodge for a well-deserved rest, dinner, and overnight (3,897m – 1,800m; 12km, 5-6 hours)
🏨 Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Dinner,Drinking water