6 days Machame route Kilimanjaro hiking

Kilimanjaro climbing 6 days Machame route

6 Days, 5 Nights

Overview of 6 days Machame route Kilimanjaro hiking from Moshi/Arusha

6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking via Machame route 2022/2023 package with high success rate. Being known as the "Whiskey" route, the Machame route is now the most famous route on mountain hiking. Compared with Marangu, the days on Machame route are longer and the walks are steeper. The Machame route is taken into consideration as a tough route and it is higher acceptable for greater adventurous folks and people with a little hiking or backpacking experience. The path starts from the south, then heads east, traversing below Kilimanjaro's southern ice area earlier than summiting. The minimal range of days required for this route is six days, even though seven days is recommended. The Machame route is scenically stunning and varied with its higher success rate. However, due to the heavy crowds, it loses a number of its spenders. Zoom Tours offer the best Machame 6 days itinerary at an affordable price.

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6 days Machame route Kilimanjaro hiking itinerary

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

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 Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes approximately 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is positioned on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now go away from the Kilimanjaro park gate and walk via the rainforest on a winding path up a ridge. Lower down, the path may be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and hiking poles are a great concept here. We keep a brief distance until we reach the Machame Camp.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Elevation (ft): 10,200 ft / 3,100 m to 12,600 ft / 3,840 m.

Distance: 9 km.

Walking Time: 4-6 hours.

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 alongside a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Valley.

Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,950 m.): 5-7 hours walking.

Elevation: 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 stroll on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing beneath the Lava Tower and the very last phase of the Western Breach. After hot lunch at the lowest of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.), we descend to the lowest of the Great Barranco valley (3,950 m.).

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Barranco Camp to Barafu Hut Camp {4600m} 6-8 hours.

Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft

Distance: 9km/

Walking Time: 6-8 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Full Board at Barafu Camp.

After breakfast, we leave Barranco camp and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall (elevation 4250m/13,900ft), through the Karanga Valley (elevation 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. Here we make camp with views of the summit in the distance.

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp

Elevation (ft): 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,343ft Down to 3090m/10,150ft

Distance: 6km up / 13km down

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down

Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Reitzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly route and ascend via heavy scree closer to Stella Point at the crater rim. This is the most mentally and bodily hard part of the trek. At Stella Point, you'll stop for a brief rest and may be rewarded with the most opulent sunrise you're ever likely to see. Faster hikers can also additionally view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you can come upon snow on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit we start our descent by continuing directly down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You can also additionally need gaiters and hiking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and revel in our final night at the mountain.

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Arusha or Moshi.

Elevation (ft): 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft

Distance: 10km/6mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Forest

Meals: B

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to get ahold of your summit certificates. At decreased elevations, it may be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will assist through. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be advised to wear, don't forget to keep rain equipment and warmer clothing handy. Zoom Tours vehicle will be awaiting you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.