The Best 6-Day Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour Via Machame route
By AFRICA NATURAL TOURS LTD
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Features
- Free cancellation available
- 6d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
Best 6 days Kilimanjaro hiking tour via Machame route
Visit the amazing Kilimanjaro Mountain, Africa's summit paradise, and explore the best Tanzania has to offer the three most beautiful peaks on the Kilimanjaro Mountain such as Stela Peak, Gilliam a’s Peak, and Uhuru Peak on this 6-day Machame route.
The 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing is the best and classic tour that takes you to Tanzania's most popular top destination in the world. Experience the greatest and most beautiful first free-standing and highest Mountain in Africa with our 6-day Machame route, Witness the top of Africa which is called “UHURU PEAK”.
The 6 Days Machame route is the most Tanzania scenic and beautiful of the Kilimanjaro Mountain routes and offers a wide range of prices per person.
This 6 Days Kilimanjaro Machame route is one of the best to climb Kilimanjaro Mountain as it is optimal for acclimatisation, allowing the climbers to a high success rate for climbers reaching the summit at 5895 metres.
Activity location
- Machame
- Machame, Tanzania, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Arusha
- Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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Africa Natural Tours
- 6d
- English
Pickup included
Language options: English
Price details
AU$1,684.33 x 1 AdultAU$1,684.33
Total
Until Sat, 23 Nov
What's included, what's not
- Drop off at the hotel you booked in Moshi town from Mweka gate after descending down from Mountain.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trekking
- pick up from the hotel you booked in Moshi town to Machame Gate.
- Camping equipment (Eg Tent & Mattress)
- All Park Fees (Entry fee, Rescue fee & Camping fee,)
- Tips to mountain crew
- The hotel accommodation before and after trek in town
- Pick up and drop off at the Airport
- Other pick-up location's shown in the package not included
- Flight ( Domestic & International )
Know before you book
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
- 2 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Mount Kilimanjaro
The Mount Kilimanjaro hiking Machame route 6 days is the best choice For those who only have six days to climb Kilimanjaro because of its acclimatisation profile compared to other 6 day Kilimanjaro Climbing routes, the Kilimanjaro hiking Machame route exposes the climber to higher elevations quicker (day 3) which kick starts the body's adaptation to altitude. However, this Kilimanjaro hiking machame route 6 days requires that a person be in good shape to be able to tackle the challenging elevation gains and losses. The 6 day Mount Kilimanjaro hiking Machame variation is a difficult route. In particular, day four combined with day five makes for a very hard schedule. Day four is a full day of hiking from Barranco to Barafu. Then after dinner and a partial night's sleep, the very long and strenuous summit day begins around midnight. The 6 day Kilimanjaro hiking / climbing Machame route requires 19-24 hours of demanding walking, at extremely high elevation, with only 4-6 hours of sleep.
Machame
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Elevation (ft): 5,400ft to 9,400ft, Distance: 11 km, Hiking Time: 5-7 hours, Habitat: Rain Forest
6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking machame route begin with 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 rain forest 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.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Mount Kilimanjaro
- 6m
- Admission ticket not included
2 days Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Elevation (ft): 9,400ft to 12,500ft, Distance: 5 km, Hiking Time: 4-6 hours, Habitat: Moorland
Our Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame route continued on this day. After breakfast, we depart the rain forest glades and continue the Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route on an upward path, crossing the little valley and trekking up a steep, rocky ridge covered in heather till the ridge comes to an end. The path now takes a river gorge to the west. It's time to unwind, eat, and spend the night in the Shira campsite.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Mount Kilimanjaro
- 6h
- Admission ticket not included
3 days Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13000 ft, Distance: 10 km, Hiking Time: 6-8 hours , Habitat: Semi Desert
From the Shira Plateau, we move eastward along a ridge, crossing the crossroads that leads to Kibo's peak. Our course shifts to the south-east towards the "Shark's Tooth" Lava Tower as we continue on our Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame route. The second connection, which gets us up to the Arrow Glacier at a height of 16,000 feet, is located not far from the tower. At a height of 13,000 feet, we now continue our descent to the Barranco Camp. Here, we unwind, eat dinner, and spend the night. The day is crucial for acclimatisation and will assist your body get ready for summit day even though you end it at the same elevation as when you began.
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Mount Kilimanjaro
- 8h
- Admission ticket not included
4 day Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft, Distance: 9km, Hiking Time: 8-10 hours, Habitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue our Kilimanjaro Hiking / Climbing 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 Camp. 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. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Mount Kilimanjaro
- 7m
- Admission ticket not included
Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent , Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent , Habitat: Arctic
We continue up to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers at very early morning (midnight to two in the morning). You move towards Stella Point on the crater rim in a northwesterly direction as you climb through thick scree. The most difficult part of the trek is now, both mentally and physically. Your brief rest stop at Stella Point (18,600 feet) will be rewarded with the most breathtaking sunrise (weather permitting). On your hour-long ascent to the summit from Stella Point, snow is a possibility. The summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, known as Uhuru Peak, is where you are now. As we continue straight down to the Mweka camp site from there, we stop at Barafu for lunch. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Mount Kilimanjaro
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
6 days Mweka Camp to Moshi
Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5400ft, Distance: 10 km , Hiking Time: 3-4 hours, Habitat: Rain Forest
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, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi. The end of Kilimanjaro hiking for 6 days machame route.
Location
Activity location
- Machame
- Machame, Tanzania, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Arusha
- Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania
- Arusha Airport
- Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania
- AFRICA NATURAL TOURS L.T.D
- Mkwawa Avenue
- Shanty Town, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
- Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Kilimanjaro Airport Road
- Hai, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
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