6 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour Machame Route

Passing through the scenic Machame village on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. After completing the necessary formalities and obtaining permits, you will start hiking through the lush montane rainforests along mossy trails. The day's hike will take you to Machame Hut camp.
Distance: 11km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Elevation: 5,380ft to 9,350ft
Habitat: Rain Forest

The trail continues with a gradual ascent through the moorland zone, characterized by open grassland, shrubs, and alpine flowers. The rocky and volcanic terrain offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. You'll have panoramic vistas of mountains and valleys, along with opportunities to observe the diverse flora and fauna. The day ends at Shira 2 Camp, where you will set up camp for the night, preparing for the next day's adventure.
Distance: 5km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heath

Today's hike is challenging but rewarding. We begin at Shira 2 Camp (12,500 ft) and make our way through a stunning high-altitude moorland landscape. The trail offers breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. After a few hours, we reach Lava Tower (15,000 ft), a towering rock formation. Here, we take a break to rest before continuing to Barranco Camp (13,000 ft). This day is spent at altitude, following the mountaineering principle of 'walk high, sleep low' to aid acclimatization.
Distance: 10km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Vegetation: Alpine Desert

We start the day by descending into the Great Barranco, a massive ravine. Steeply hiking the Great Barranco Wall, we cross over to the southeastern slopes of Kibo. The hike is not technical but is long and tiring. Passing beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. For those feeling strong, there's an optional mid-afternoon acclimatization hiki up to around 4200m. Then we descend back tobarafu camp for the night.
Distance: 5km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Start at midnight, ascending steeply to the summit glaciers. Hike scree for 4-5 hours, gaining incredible height. Witness spectacular views from the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the sun rises. Marvel at the ice cliffs and panoramic vistas. Reach the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m), after another hour's walk. Descend to Stella Point and return to Barafu Camp for breakfast. Finally, head down to Millennium Camp for a well-deserved rest.
Distance: 5km/3miles and 7km/4miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours and 2-4 hours
Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341ft and 12,434 ft
Vegetation: Arctic to Heath

After a hearty breakfast you will continue descending to mweka gate to receive summit certificate for well-deserved hiking tour then transfer back to your hotel in moshi.