Name: Tour 6 Days - Machame Route | Visit Tanzania, United Republic of
Price: 2150.00 USD
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Day 1 Day 1: Machame
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Machame

The machame route is one of the more scenic routes up the Kilimanjaro mountain Known as the “Whiskey Route” a contrast to the Marangu Route since overnights are in tents. Six (6) days to conquer t he summit of the roof of Africa. Drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations 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. • Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft • Distance: 11km/7mi • Hiking Time: 5-6 hours • Habitat: Montane Forest • Meals: LD • Budget Lodging: Machame Camp
Day 2 Day 2: Shira Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Shira Camp

After breakfast we leave the glades of the rainforest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. • Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft • Distance: 5km/3mi • Walking Time: 4-5 hours • Habitat: Moorland • Meals: BLD • Budget Lodging: Shira Camp
Day 3 Day 3: Lava Tower
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Lava Tower

From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. • Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft • Distance: 10km/6mi • Walking Time: 5-6 hours • Habitat: Semi-desert • Meals: BLD • Budget Lodging: Barranco Camp
Day 4 Day 4: Barafu Hut
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Barafu Hut

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall (elev 4250m/13,900ft), through the Karanga Valley (elev 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. • Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft • Distance: 9km/6mi • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours • Habitat: Alpine Desert • Meals: BLD • Budget Lodging: Barafu Camp
Day 5 Day 5: Kilimanjaro Summit
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kilimanjaro Summit

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way 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 begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain. • Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft • Down to 3090m/10,150ft • Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down • Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit • Meals: BLD • Budget Lodging: Mweka Camp
Day 6 Day 6: Lower Mweka Hut
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Lower Mweka Hut

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, continue another hour to Mweka Village. Youth Adventures vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. • Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft • Distance: 10km/6mi • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours • Habitat: Forest • Meals: B

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Itinerary of your trip 6 Days - Machame Route

Day 1: Machame

Day 2: Shira Camp

Day 3: Lava Tower

Day 4: Barafu Hut

Day 5: Kilimanjaro Summit

Day 6: Lower Mweka Hut

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