Kilimanjaro Machame Route 6 Days

4.8
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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Climbing the 6 days Machame route can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain. With an approximation of 62 km/ 37 miles from gate to gate. It is designed for physically fit people with some hiking experience, but plenty of first time trekker use the route as well and do just fine.

What's Included

2 nights classic standard hotel accommodations; one before and after the trek
Large portions of fresh, healthy and nutritious foods
Warm water for washing every day
Full Board Accommodation – Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
All meals while on the Mountain
Dinner (Optional[6])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[6])
Breakfast
Arrival and Departure transfers
Aluminum dining tables, Large aluminum chairs with backs and armrests, for all meals.
Portable personal flash toilet
Rescue fees on mountain
Experienced professional English speaking mountain guides
All transportation in destination location
Accommodation – Bed and Breakfast
Fair and ethical treatment of porters
Pulse-oximeter – To measure the oxygen level
Gamow Bag – Hyperbaric chamber
VHF handheld radios – Carried on each trek, for easy communication
All Government Tax and Park Entrance Fees
Clean, purified drinking water
Water proof tents on climbing, Mess tent, Crew tents, Cold-weather sleeping mats
Emergency Oxygen tanks
Porter to carry your day-pack during the summit attempt.
Tips
Tanzania Visa on arrival
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc.)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA – JRO) where by Kilimanjaro Brothers staff will be holding a Kilimanjaro Brothers placard who will transfer you to Moshi town, for you to spend the first night at a hotel of your choice. Those who will arrive through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA – NBO) in Kenya, will be picked by Shuttle bus to Moshi.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    A Drive to Machame Gate

    1 stop
  • 1
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Drive to Machame Gate (1,640 meters or 5,380 ft) and Climbing to Machame Camp/Machame hut (2,850 meters or 9,350 ft) Hiking hours: 5-6 hours. Distance: 11 Km or 7 miles. Zone: Rain forest

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Climbing from Machame Camp to Shira Camp Two

    1 stop
  • 2
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Climbing from Machame Camp to Shira Camp two (3,810 meters or 12,500 feet) Hiking hours: 5-6 hours. Distance: 5 Km or 3 miles. Zone: Low Alpine Zone

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Climbing from Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp (3,976 meters or 13,044 feet)

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Climbing from Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp Hiking Hours: 8- 9 hours. Distance: 10 Km or 6 miles. Zone: Low alpine zone to High alpine zone

    8 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp

    1 stop
  • 4
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp (3,995 meters or 13,106 feet) after lunch continue from Karanga Valley to Barafu (4.673 meters to 15,331 feet) Hiking Hours: 4- 5 hours. Distance: 4 Km or 2 miles. Zone: High alpine zone

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Climbing to Uhuru Peak

    1 stop
  • 5
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Climbing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters or 19,341feet) and descend to Mweka Camp (10,000ft) Hiking Hours: 4-6 hours. Distance: 12 Km or 7 Miles. Zone: Glacial zone and the all preceding zones.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 6

    Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

    1 stop
  • 6
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters or 5,340 feet) for a walk of 3 – 4 hours with a distance of 10 Km or 6 Miles. Transfer to the hotel for summit certificate and cerebration party. An overnight stay at your previous hotel. Zone: Rain forest Total distance covered is: 62 Km or 37 miles

    4 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Kilimanjaro Brothers

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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