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6 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE KILIMANJARO HIKING GROUP JOINING DEPARTURE DATES & COST IN 2023,2024,2025.

6 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE KILIMANJARO HIKING GROUP JOINING DEPARTURE DATES & COST IN 2023,2024,2025.

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6 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE KILIMANJARO HIKING GROUP JOINING DEPARTURE DATES & COST IN 2023,2024,2025.

6 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania

Visiting: Machame Camp, Shira Camp, Barranco Camp, Barafu Camp, Mweka Camp, Mweka gate

Tour operator:

Burigi Chato Safaris

Tour code:

Recommended For:

Couples, Family-Kids, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 200

Physical rating:

Low, Easy

Age range:

9-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal, All means

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

From: $2000 $1576 Operator discount: -$345 Travel Club discount: -$79 -21%

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

6 Days Machame route group joining cost, price is 1000$ to 4000$ per person, or may be in a fixed group depend on Kilimanjaro hiking or climbing package available especially in 2023-2024. 6 Days Machame route group joining departure dates may vary in terms of months starting from January to December in 2023-2024, Depending on Kilimanjaro departures offered by Burigi Chato Safaris. The Machame route, also known as the "Whiskey" route, is the most popular and beautiful route to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro. Machame’s draw is in its scenic beauty. However, the trail is considered difficult, steep and challenging, particularly due to its shorter itinerary. Therefore, this route is better suited for more adventurous folks or those with some high altitude, hiking or backpacking experience. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south, beginning with a short drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. Descent is made via the Mweka route. The six-day variation combines days four and five, going from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp without staying at Karanga. The Machame route contains more steep passages and higher altitudes than the Marangu and the Rongai route and is slightly more demanding. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS FOR 6 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE GROUP JOINING IN 2023,2024,2025.: Day 0: Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi/ Arusha Day 1: Moshi/ Arusha – Machame gate – Machame camp Day 2: Machame camp – Shira 2 camp Day 3: Shira 2 camp – Lava tower – Barranco camp Day 4: Barranco camp – Karanga – Barafu camp Day 5: Barafu camp – Uhuru Peak (summit point) – back to Barafu camp then to Mweka camp Day 6: Mweka camp – Mweka gate – Back to Moshi

Highlights

DAY 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
DAY 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
DAY 4 : Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
DAY 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
DAY 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate - Back to Moshi

Places You'll See

6 Days Machame Route – Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking

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Day 1 : Machame Gate To Kilimanjaro Machame Camp

Location: Machame Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The drive from Moshi to 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.

Distance covered: 10.6km
Time to be used: 6 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Machame Camp

Day 2 : Machame Camp To Shira Camp

Location: Shira Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley and walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.

Distance Covered: 5.4km
Time to be used: 4-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Shira Camp

Day 3 : Shira Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Location: Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From the Shira Plateau, we continue hiking to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue climbing, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Distance Covered: 10.8km
Time to be used: 8 - 10 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Day 4 : Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Location: Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue hiking 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 climbing up to the Barafu Hut. 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.

Distance Covered: 8.5 km
Time to be used: 8 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Day 5 : Barafu Camp To Summit To Mweka Camp

Location: Mweka Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue hiking our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy screed towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Distance Covered: 16.4km
Time to be used: 7-8 hours ascent - 4-6 hours descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mweka Hut

Day 6 : Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate - Back To Moshi

Location: Mweka gate

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The pace quickens as you continue your triumphant way back down across alpine meadow and past Mandara Hut through the rainforest to Marangu Gate where you board the vehicle for the journey back to Moshi/Arusha.And this marks the end of Machame 6 days route.

Distance Covered: 9.1km
Time to be used: 3 hrs
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

What's Included

Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport Transfers at Destination
Drinks with Meals
Fully Guided
Local Taxes
Meals – Full Board

What's Not Included

International Travel
Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping and Gratuities
Country Entry Visas
Country Entry Visas

Check out our Q&As

Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes children are permitted in this tour
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD, EURO, TZS, and any other currencies depending on your country
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

no luggage limit for our clients
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes park entrance fees are all included
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

yes,

Are flights included in this tour?

No,

Reviews from travellers on this tour

willfredy jey

Mount Kilimanjaro hiking

19-Apr-2022

The weather on the Kilimanjaro is challenging especially when you are about to go to the summit. This is because the altitude takes you to cross the clouds. The other Mountain you can see penetrating through the clouds is Mt. Meru which is at times nicknamed Kilimanjaro’s young brother. The idea is to make people see it as a shorter mountain compared to Kilimanjaro as you actually see it appearing at a lower angle above the clouds. There are strong winds when going to the summit and the temperature drops to below zero degrees. We booked the safari a week before our departure. When we got to Arusha, the taxi was waiting for us. We slept the first night in the Luxury hotel. We were able to leave our suitcase with a good guide during our 4-day Serengeti safari.

Jelly keliton

Mount Kilimanjaro hiking

19-Apr-2022

Big thank you to all the crew without any exception. It was a lifetime experience... and without them it wouldn't be possible. A special thank you to our guides that made it possible... also to Joseph that helped me so much together with Michael during the summit stage. All the crew was 100% involved and I highly recommend them to climb Kilimanjaro. Food was good, security and safety were from the beginning the bigger worry, we had medical checkups twice a day and everything was really well organized. I absolutely recommend this Company, my guides – Jose and Michael together with all the crew to climb Kilimanjaro. It was a wonderful experience.

benson jelly

Kilimanjaro hiking tour

19-Apr-2022

The Machame route is 6 days with an extra acclimatization day at Barranco camp. Using this route to Summit was a very good decision. The route has a very beautiful view. We were guided by an amazing guide who helped us to get to the Summit. Everything was arranged by the office in the town of Moshi. This tour company did an amazing job. The guide was keen to watch our health and strength and did everything to ensure that we will summit. There are actions we took as a precaution. This included talking while climbing and even walking fast at higher altitudes. I am glad that we chose this company and are not regretting the decision. Your things are much perfectly organized.

jelly kizza

Kilimanjaro climbing

19-Apr-2022

The springs occurred naturally in mid of the desert near Kilimanjaro International Airport. This is a place worth visiting. The water soothes the body and takes away fatigue. Our day was very nice and adventurous it gave us a feeling of being in the jungles of Africa. The place can help you relax after airing 6 days of Serengeti Migration Safari or 7 days of Mount Kilimanjaro climbing as I did. The water was very clean we could see the bottom of the pond from far. There is fish nibbling on your skin when you do not move. No one should worry though because the fish are heavenly sent to give you skin therapy by eating the dead part of your skin. There is a rope string hanging above the water – locals use it to perform some cool acrobatic moves.

Ally Kill

Mount Kilimanjaro macrame route

18-Apr-2022

The springs occurred naturally in mid of the desert near Kilimanjaro International Airport. This is a place worth visiting. The water soothes the body and takes away fatigue. Our day was very nice and adventurous it gave us a feeling of being in the jungles of Africa. The place can help you relax after a tiring 6 days of Serengeti Migration Safari or 6 days of Mount Kilimanjaro climbing as I did. The water was very clean we could see the bottom of the pond from far. There is fish nibbling on your skin when you do not move. No one should worry though because the fish are heavenly sent to give you skin therapy by eating the dead part of your skin. There is a rope string hanging above the water – locals use it to perform some cool acrobatic moves.

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