Embark on an awe-inspiring journey with our Kilimanjaro Trek Machame Route - 6 Days, a path that weaves through enchanting forests, sweeping moorlands, and beneath the majestic southern ice fields of Kibo. This route offers a unique blend of natural beauty and wilderness, inviting adventurers to immerse themselves in the raw splendor of Kilimanjaro's southwest approach. As you ascend, leaving the lush rainforest behind, a profound sense of wilderness envelops you, setting the stage for an unforgettable adventure. Behold the breathtaking sight of Mt. Meru gracing the clouds, a scene etched into your memory forever.
The final push to Kilimanjaro's summit unfolds via the Barafu route, promising a thrilling climax to your six-day odyssey. Despite the condensed timeframe, the Machame route offers optimal acclimatization, crucial for a successful ascent. By introducing higher elevations early on, your body begins its vital adjustment to altitude, ensuring a safer and more fulfilling experience.
While the Machame route demands physical readiness to tackle its rugged terrain and altitude gains, its rewards are unparalleled. With each step, you'll forge a deeper connection with nature, push the boundaries of your capabilities, and ultimately stand triumphantly atop Africa's highest peak.
For those with a spirit of adventure and a thirst for challenge, the Kilimanjaro Trek Machame Route - 6 Days beckons—an odyssey of discovery, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. Are you ready to answer the call?
One hour’s drive from Moshi lies the gate to the Machame route, where we complete park formalities, meet our crew of porters, and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent, dense rainforest. This path is less well-trodden so it can get somewhat overgrown in places and it is often wet and muddy underfoot.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Our route continues up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.
Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and finally reach camp The day has been spent at altitude (up to 4600m), but we have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Our day starts by descending into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up to the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical, but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley, which is our last stop for freshwater before the summit. Scree now forms the terrain as we walk through arid and desolate land towards Barafu camp.
Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views of jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance covered: 16.4km / 9.6mi
Approx. time taken: 13hours – 15hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower and then celebrate with cold drinks.
Distance covered: 9.1km / 7.5miles
Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Hotel: Bed &Breakfast
In case you go with a group, the price will go down. It is possible for you to join a group, as well as to come with your own group. Please inform us about the size of your group. We can share the prices for groups:
If you have any questions or special requirements, do not hesitate to contact us. We are more than happy to give you some more information and to help you to fully prepare for the most beautiful experience of your life.
We'll send you a quote for free, booking the tour is not mandatory.
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