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Known as the “Whiskey” route, the Machame route is now the most popular route on the mountain. Compared with Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. The Machame route is considered a difficult route and is better suited for more adventurous folks and those with some hiking or backpacking experience. The route begins from the south, then heads east, traversing underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice field before summiting. The minimum number of days required for this route is six days, although seven days is recommended. The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to the heavy crowds, it loses some of its splendour.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
At the main gate of Kilimanjaro national Park
Ticket Redemption Point
Itinerary
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1
Elevation: 1830m To 3050m | Distance: 11km/7mi | Hiking Time: 5-6 Hours Drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations, 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.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Elevation: 3050m To 3850m | Distance: 5km/3mi | Walking Time: 4-5 Hours After breakfast we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Mount Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 3850m To 4000m | Distance: 10km/6mi | Walking Time: 5-6 Hours 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" (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Mount Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 4000m To 4050m | Distance: 5km/3mi | Hiking Time: 3-4 Hours After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Mount Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 4050m To 4700m | Distance: 4km/2mi | Hiking Time: 3-4 Hours We continue up to the Barafu Camp. 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.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Mount Kilimanjaro
Elevation: 4700m To 5895m | Down To 3090m | Distance: 5km/3mi Up / 13km/8mi Down Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), 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 you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
13 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Moshi
Elevation: 3090m To 1680m | Distance: 10km/6mi | Hiking Time: 3-4 Hours After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes).
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Drive to Machame Gate, Hike to Machame Camp
Hike Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi
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- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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