6-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Tour Overview
Perhaps the most picturesque path to the peak, Machame offers many routes to and from the summit. On the way to Uhuru, step into mid-alpine deserts with stunning views of icelands and the Kilimanjaro’s summit! This path named the “Whiskey Route” due to the more demanding challenge, takes you through wonderful steams which leads you through a ridge of loch moorland to the Shira Plateau. It bears splendid sights under the glaciated southern ice fields. He then summits from the Barafu Camp. Day 0: ARRIVALS I will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport JRO and it’s an hour’s drive to the hotel in Moshi Town where we conduct orientation on your trek. You will relax for the remaining day at the Hotel or stroll around Moshi town. I will brief you on each detail of your trek and check your trekking gears. In case you missed one, I will guide you on how to rent such gears from the rental shops.
Highlights
- Highest Peak in Africa
- Location Tanzania
- One of the Seven Summits
- Non-Technical Climb
- Stunning Sunrise at the Summit
- Camping - Accommodation
- Unique Landscapes and Wildlife
- A Bucket-List Achievement
Day to Day Trip
Day 1:Moshi to Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Transport from Moshi to Machame Gate takes about 45 minutes by vehicle. The trip goes Machame village which is situated at the foothills of the mountain. From the park gate, we start walking through the rainforest along a scenic pathway that goes up to a ridge. At lower elevations, the path tends to be quite slushy and prone to slipping. We gradually make our way until we reach Machame Camp. Elevation: 1800m to 2850m Distance: 11km/7mi Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Montane Forest Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2 Machame Camp to Shira camp
From morning, your hike will take you from forest to heather and moorland. We go out of the clearings of the rain forest and keep moving on the elevated path until we reach a steep, stony slope. On the Shira Plateau, we traverse heather and open moorland before fording a substantial river gorge to Shira cave Camp. Elevation: 2850m to 3750m Distance: 5km/3mi Time Walking: 4–5 hours Habitat: Moorland Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 3 Shira Camp to Barranco camp via Lava tower
We now travel to the Kibo peak by way of ridges to the east from the Shira plateau junction. Our bearing 'southeast' now takes us toward the Shark's Tooth Lava Tower (elev. 4650m/shark tooth height). Following the tower, we reach the second junction which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We now head towards the Barranco camp. Important to note is that you will be ending your day at roughly the same height you started, but this day is crucial for acclimatization and will aid the body for summit day. Elevation: 3750m to 3900m Distance: 10km/6mi Walking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Moorland and Semi-desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4:Barranco camp to Barafu camp
Today promises scenic marvels that you won’t forget. First, you will climb the Barranco Wall, followed by a trek over rocks and ridges to the Karanga Valley. There, the stunning sights await you; the Western Breach along with the southern glacier will be partially visible. After you bypass the Southern Circuit and subsequently glimpse Cada’s summit from all possible angles, you will move towards your next site, that is, Barafu Camp. Some people decide to reserve another day for further acclimitization in the Karanga valley region. Elevation: 3900m to 4700m Distance: 9km/6mi Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summitto Mweka Camp
Looks like you have an early start today. In fact, just after midnight! Your climbing team will serve you a light snack and a hot drink to get you ready for the day as you wake up and get ready for the adventure ahead. Your daypack will be prepping as you begin to get ready. You will be hiking in complete darkness for the next 5 to 7 hours. So take it slow, and you will reach Stella point a few hours before dawn. This will set you up for about 2 more hours of intense hiking. To reach your goal, Uhuru Peak. You will be standing at an outstanding 5,985 m and will be experiencing a mind-blowing panoramic view. You will be able to take your pictures after snapping them. From there’s anothertake in the stunning sunrise this will set you up for snapping your photos and soaking you will be starting your descent back down towards Barafu Camp coming from lunch after the short celebration rest. This will allow you to continue down to overnight Mweka Camp. Elevation: 4700m to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3090m Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down Habitat : Ice-capped, Stone scree, Heather and moorland Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi
As you start descending towards civilization after Uhuru Peak, which is now only a beautiful memory, ensure you have had your meal first. Be careful as it is prone to slipperiness. You’ll have the opportunity to appreciate the foggy cloud forest and might even see a Colobus monkey. You will receive your summit achievement certificates at the Mweka Gate. Finally, remember to thank your guide, cook, and porters before celebrating together. Elevation: 3090m to 1680m Distance: 10km/6mi Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: MontaneForest Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7
INCLUDED
- Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- 4 Season mountain tents with sleeping mats
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Purified and filtered water throughout the trek
- Pre & Post Trek accommodation in Moshi town
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the
- 2-way airport transfers – 1 on arrival and 1 on departure
- Supplemental Oxygen & Pulse Oximeter
- Hot Water For Wash on all days in mountain
EXCLUDED
- Flights, Visa and Travel Insurance
- Gratitude/Tips to crew members (highly recommended)
- Personal Climbing Gears
- Laundry Services
- Items of a personal nature
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