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Moshi · Kilimanjaro Region · Tanzania
6 days Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Welcome to our 6-day Kilimanjaro Climb via the Machame Route! Challenge your mind and body on this extraordinary mountain adventure. The Machame Route has the nickname “Whiskey Route,” and despite the fact that it is relatively short, it is not easy to climb, and strenuous, with many steep trails that require extra strength and physical conditioning to traverse. However, Machame is a rewarding route, with spectacular scenery, including Lava Tower, Barranco Wall, and Shira Plateau, which is why this route is considered the most scenic one. The route starts at Machame Gate, passing through the beautiful rainforest, and heading west around Kibo. Machame is also the route where you spend the nights in tents, and requires a lot of strength to complete. Descend is at Mweka gate.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Join a small group tour with a friendly, experienced guide
- Immerse yourself in the aweinspiring beauty of towering mountains
- See beautiful landscapes and picturesque scenery on your way to the top
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Moshi
Welcome to Tanzania! You will be picked up after breakfast and make your way there for the start of your climb. Once you have arrived your guide will get started with the formalities (entrance forms) while you observe all the different teams and mountain crew getting ready for their expedition. It’s always a fascinating experience for clients to watch them load all the different items for the trip.
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Eco Tour at Mount Kilimanjaro. Machame Gate (1790m) – Machame Camp (3010m) – Begin of Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route: The destination for today will be the Machame Camp which you should reach in about 5 – 6 hours. On route you will experience a wonderful rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana & lichen to mention but a few. Another favorite to look out for on this day is the black and white thumbless colobus monkeys. Once you arrive at your campsite for the night you have time to relax before enjoying a well deserve dinner prepared by our own cook.
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Tent accommodation included.
Day 2
Moshi
Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Machame Camp (3010m) – Shira Camp (3845m) – Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route: Although today is a shorter stretch then yesterday you will still have an early start which will allow you to reach today’s destination around mid-afternoon. The landscape changes dramatically from the green mountain rainforest into moor and heath land. You will have a beautiful view of the mountain range from your campsite which is situated at the Shira Plateau. The glacier of Kibo also lights up as the sun sets for the evening.
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Tent accommodation included
Day 3
Moshi
Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Shira Camp (3845m) – Lava Tower Hut (4640m) – Barranco Camp (3960m): Today is a good day for the body to acclimatize for the days to follow. You will climb roughly 700m but will sleep on a level not much higher than the night before. We will start at Shira Plateau and make our way up to Lava Tower at around 4640m, after a rest we will continue through the Barranco Valley until we reach our destination for the day the beautiful Barranco Camp. Today’s trek will be approximately 6 – 7 hours, during which time you will experience the alpine desert as well as the Barranco Valley with its small lobelia plants and giant senecio’s. You will sit down for a well-deserved dinner before it’s time to rest in preparation for the next day.
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Tent accommodation included.
Day 4
Moshi
Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Barranco Camp (3960m) – Barafu Camp (4640m): The first section of today’s route is to scale the ‘Barranco Wall’. Use your hands and feet. Safety is paramount and you will be secured if necessary, but it looks more daunting than it actually is. The trail continues with many up and down sections, crossing a few streams, winding and climbing stopping for lunch in the Karanga Valley.After lunch there will be another 2 – 3 hours climb before you reach Barafu Camp (4640m). Tonight, drink a lot of fluids, try to eat and go to bed early to rest enough before tomorrow’s summit trek.
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Tent accommodation included
Day 5
Moshi
Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Barafu Camp (4640m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3080m): You will be woken in the midnight hours with a cup of tea and a biscuit. Dressed warmly and geared with a headlight and your daypack you will set off in the darkness. After 5 – 7 hours of ‘pole pole’, you will reach the rim of the crater, Stella Point. Another one to two hours of going slowly along the crater’s edge and you will arrive at the summit – Uhuru Peak (5895m). Looking down over the surrounding landscape below in the early morning light, will make you feel on top of the world. You have now reached the ‘Roof ofAfrica’. The descent should be easy but dusty, as the volcanic ash will now have defrosted. Returning on the same route you should arrive at Barafu Camp within a few hours where the porters are waiting with food and tea. Resting for an hour or two, you will continue down to reach Mweka Camp (3080m) for your overnight stay.
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Tent accommodation included
Day 6
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Mweka Camp (3080m) – Mweka Gate (1630m) – End of Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route: After breakfast you will have a traditional farewell ceremony from all your mountain crew. After a short 2 – 3 hours walk through the rainforest our driver will be waiting for you at the Mweka gate. You will then be transferred back to Stella Maris Lodge for a well deserved shower, a cold drink, a debrief and the awarding of your certificate of achievement.
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We hope you enjoyed your stay! The rest of the day is yours to relax and to reflect back on this once in a lifetime experience.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Full board accommodation on the mountain All park fees Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables) Oxygen cylinder - only for emergency English speaking guide Mountain crew (cook and porters) First aid kit and pulse oximeter Mentioned transfers
Not Included
Sleeping bags Gratuities Travel Insurance Visa fees Flight Laundry All meals and drinks in Moshi town
What to Bring
Cash Towel Camera Sunglasses Sunscreen Hat Bag for Essentials Comfortable clothing and footwear
Meeting & Pickup
We will pick up from your hotel within the area of Moshi.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 10 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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