6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route

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6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route

7 Days Starting in Barangata, Tanzania and ending in Mweka gate

Visiting: Machame Gate - Mount Kilimanjaro, Shira Camp, Barranco Camp, Barafu Camp, Uhuru Peak, Mweka gate

Tour operator:

Mbega African Safaris

Tour code:

34567

Group Type:

Private

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 100

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

7-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From:

$2160

$2052 (USD) The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$108

Tour Overview

For those who wish to climb Kilimanjaro, the Machame route is the best choice because of its acclimatization profile. The Machame route exposes the climber to higher Heights quicker (day three) which kick-start the body's adaptation to altitude. However, this route requires that a person be in good shape to be able to tackle the challenging Height gains and losses. The 6 day Machame route requires 19-24 hours of demanding walking, at extremely high Height, with only 4-6 hours of sleep

Highlights

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6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Tanzania

Location: Kilimanjaro International Airport

Accommodation: Hotel, LodgeResortHomestay

Accommodation Name: kilimanjaro crane hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

Day 2 : Machame Gate To Machame Camp

Location: Machame Gate - Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation: Camp, LodgeResortHomestay

Accommodation Name: camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The drive from Moshi/Arusha to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate passing through the village of Machame which is located on the base of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest 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 3 : Machame Camp To Shira Camp

Location: Shira Camp

Accommodation: Camp, LodgeResortHomestay

Accommodation Name: camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge, overnight at the Shira campsite.

Day 4 : Shira Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Location: Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Camp, LodgeResortHomestay

Accommodation Name: camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same Height as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Day 5 : Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Location: Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Day 6 : Barafu Camp To Summit To Mweka Hut

Location: Uhuru Peak

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will need gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Day 7 : Mweka Camp To Moshi

Location: Mweka gate

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your certificates. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka Park Gate to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.

What's Included

Accommodation

all accomodation in hotel and camping
Airport Transfers at Destination

All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
Fully Guided

Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Meals

All meals while on the Mountain

What's Not Included

Insurance

Travel insurance
Meals

Meals not listed in the itinerary
Transport

Transfers (available as an optional addon)

Mode of Transport

All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel

Accommodation

all accommodation hotel and camping

Check out our Q&As

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

yes
What is the maximum group size?

100
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

yes we allowed children under 7 year old
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

Yes I help those who have poor families in my place.

Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes why not
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

yes
What documents will I receive before I travel?

My representative will meet you at the airport, and he will take you to the hotel. After that he will give you the briefing about the tour He gives Your handover will provide you hotel voucher and will give you all the information about what will be the scene of the guide. When is your site scene, how is it, everything will be mentioned in that document.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes and All rooms will be clean and sensitizer will be done separately.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

All
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

We follow all the guidelines of COVID.separate mask is provided for the driver guide client and the sensitizer bottle is available 24 hrs in the Car bus
How long has the tour company been trading?

More than 4 years since 2019
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You have to tell us 15 days in advance, so we can go ahead with the tour.

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

philip john

climbing mount kilimanjaro

24-Nov-2023

it was nice safaris

Eric joan

Amaizing climbing

20-Nov-2023

it was unforgettable tour

clara alex

trekking mount kilimanjaro

22-Nov-2023

it was an amazing safaris

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