Private 6 Days machame Route climbing

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
1 stop
1
Mount Kilimanjaro
A guide crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold another briefing. Then you will travel to the entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park, known as Machame Gate. The group will stop for a light snack then start the hike towards the Machame Camp. Raincoats are necessary on this day in particular, as you will be walking through the rainforest. Elevation: 5,400ft to 9,350ft Distance: 11 km Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Machame Camp to Shira Caves
1 stop
2
Mount Kilimanjaro
An early wakeup and breakfast. The first part of today’s trek is a slow gradual walk that is fairly steep as you climb up out of the jungle and see the stunning Shira Plateau for the first time. After reaching the camp and enjoying lunch we can explore the Shira Caves or continue on an acclimatization hike towards the Lava Tower. We will return to camp to enjoy dinner and rest. Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft Distance: 5 km Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Moorland
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Day 3: Shira Caves to Barranco Camp
1 stop
3
Mount Kilimanjaro
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. Elevation: 12,500 ft to 13,044 ft Distance: 10km Hiking Time: 6-8hours Habitat: Semi Desert
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
1 stop
4
Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, we leave to 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. Elevation: 12,500 ft to 13,044 ft Distance: 10km Hiking Time: 6-8hours Habitat: Semi Desert
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
1 stop
5
Mount Kilimanjaro
Our schedule for our ‘Summit Day’ is of course very different. Rising at 11pm, we take our tea and biscuits (11:30pm) before a midnight departure. We begin with a long, tough climb from Barafu at 4556 meters to Stella Point at 5756 meters; for some of this you will be walking on screen, making your trek more difficult. From Stella Point, there is still another 139 meters of ascent and 45 minutes’ walk to the summit. Our goal is to reach the top (5895 meters) by around 7am then celebrate (of course!) take our precious photos and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience. After the summit (5895 meters), we return to Barafu (4556 meters), where we rest for a couple of hours, take a brunch and then leave again at 1:30pm to continue to descend to Mweka Camp (3100 meters) where we spend the night. We would expect to arrive there at 5pm and take our dinner at 7pm. Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft to to 10,065 ft Distance: 5 km / 12km
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (Arusha)
1 stop
6
Mount Kilimanjaro
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. Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft Distance: 10km Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
4 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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