Machame route 6 days 5 nights

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5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

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5895mHighest point reached

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Summiting Mt Kilimanjaro via the famous Machame Route

The Entire Route - The Machame Route is great for Acclimatization

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Ready to take on Africa’s highest peak? The Machame route 6 days 5 nights tour is the ultimate trek for those seeking a challenging, rewarding ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The Machame Route is renowned for its zigzag trails, steep inclines, and especially for the famed Baranco Wall—a thrilling section tackled safely with expert guidance. Each day follows the “climb high, sleep low” principle, improving your acclimatization and boosting your odds of summiting at 5,895 meters.

Descend via the scenic Mweka route, and enjoy nights spent camping on the mountainside, complete with basic facilities. This tour’s standout feature is its superior acclimatization profile, making it a favorite among determined trekkers aiming for summit success. If you’re seeking a strenuous, unforgettable trek, this is your ticket to the top of Africa.

day 1ARUSHA - MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME CAMP

Pick up from your hotel in Arusha at 8.00am with our 4x4 Land Rovers drive to Machame Gate. After the Park fees have been paid, you will enter into the cover of the natural rain forest, which surrounds the lower reaches of Kilimanjaro. This part of the walk is very gradual with great photo opportunities as the suns rays filter through the dense canopy overhead. You can take your Picnic Lunch on route as you ascend through the mystical forest for your first overnight stay at Machame Camp. Day one is great introduction to the adventure you are embarking on. Walking time ranges from 4.5hrs- 6hrs.Altitude is 3100mts. Hot water is provided to refresh yourself before Dinner, enjoy the Mountain's silence as night descends upon Machame Camp for your first night.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 2MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP

day 3SHIRA CAMP TO BARANCO

day 4BARANCO TO BARAFU

day 5BARAFU TO UHURU PEAK - MWEKA CAMP

day 6MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE- TO ARUSHA

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Highest point: BARANCO TO BARAFU (4646 m)

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Three meals a day

All camping equiments

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Itinerary

day 1ARUSHA - MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME CAMP

day 2MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP

day 3SHIRA CAMP TO BARANCO

day 4BARANCO TO BARAFU

day 5BARAFU TO UHURU PEAK - MWEKA CAMP

day 6MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE- TO ARUSHA

Altitude Map