6 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route

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Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
1 stop
1
Mount Kilimanjaro
Elevation (ft): (3,000 m): 5. 6,000 ft (1,830 m) to 10,200 ft (3,100 m). Distance: 11 km. Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: montane forest. Camp: Machame Camp. The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rainforest 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.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
1 stop
2
Mount Kilimanjaro
Elevation (ft): 10,200 ft (3,100 m) to 12,600 ft (3,840 m). Distance: 9 km. Walking Time: 4-6 Stunden. Habitat: Moorland. Full-board Shira Cave Camp After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rainforest 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.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Valley.
1 stop
3
Mount Kilimanjaro
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,950 m.): 5-7 hours walking 12,600 ft (3,840 m) to 12,700 ft (3,860 m). Distance: 15 km. Walking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Semi-desert. Full Board Barranco Camp Today we walk on a gentle ascent with panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach, and after a hot lunch at the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m), we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco Valley (3,950 m).
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
1 stop
4
Mount Kilimanjaro
Barranco Camp to Barafu Hut Camp {4600m} 6-8 hours. 4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft Distance: 9 km/ Walking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Full Board at Barafu Camp. After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall (elves 4250m/13,900ft), through the Karanga Valley (elves 4050m/13,250ft) to the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Hier we make camp with views of the summit in the distance.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp
1 stop
5
Mount Kilimanjaro
Distance: 6 km up; 13 km down Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up; 5-6 hours down Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summitThe day of triumph arrives as you embark on the final ascent to the summit. Leave Barafu Camp (13,000 ft/4000 m) in the early morning hours and make your way towards Uhuru Peak (19,343 ft/5895 m). Witness the breathtaking sunrise over the African landscape and savour the surreal feeling of standing atop the "Roof of Africa." Descend to Mweka Camp (10,150 ft/3090 m) for a well-deserved rest.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi or Arusha.
1 stop
6
Mount Kilimanjaro
Elevation (ft): 3090 m (10,150 ft) to 1680 m (5500 ft). Distance: 10 km/6 mi Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Forest Meals: B 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). We will be waiting for you at Mweka Gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
4 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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