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Machame Route 6 days 5 Nights/Kilimanjaro Climb

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Moshi, Tanzania
  • 6 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Check an item off your bucket list and climb Mount Kilimanjaro on this 6-day hike. Alongside a private guide, follow the popular Machame trail to reach the summit of Africa’s highest mountain peak. This route has a higher success rate, and includes an extra day, in comparison to the Marangu route.
  • This route allows more time for acclimatization
  • Watch the sunrise from the peak of Kilimanjaro
  • Camping accommodation and meals are included
  • A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Breakfast (6)
    Breakfast
  • Lunch (7)
    Lunch
  • Dinner (6)
    Dinner
  • Our price excludes the following
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Additional personal equipment
  • Gratuities
  • Additional activities for after the climb e.g. safaris, waterfall visit, massage etc
  • GRATUITUES:
  • Tip on Mountain Kilimanjaro is recommended for group sharing as following:
  • Guide $15 – $20/guide/day
  • Cook $10 – $15/day
  • Porters $8 – $10/porter/day

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Machame Route now vies with – and indeed over the last few years has overtaken – the Marangu Route as the most popular trail. Machame is also the regarded by many guides as the most enjoyable, though it is longer and, according to most, more arduous. Despite this, the success rate on the Machame Route is higher than on the Marangu Route, possibly because the Machame is a day longer at six days and five nights (assuming you take the Barafu Route to the summit) which gives trekkers more time to acclimatize. An extra acclimatization day can – and usually is -taken in the Karanga Valley. The Machame Route also gives you the option of taking the Western Breach / Arrow Glacier Route to the summit.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Machame Gate to Machame Camp •Elevation (ft): 5,400ft to 9,400ft •Distance: 11 km •Hiking Time: 5-7 hours •Habitat

2 Stops

1

Kilimanjaro National Park

7 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Mount Kilimanjaro

7 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping at Machame camp with all camping equipment being provided

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Machame Camp to Shira Camp •Elevation (ft): 9,400ft to 12,500ft •Distance: 5 km •Hiking Time: 4-6 hours •Habitat:

1 Stop

1

Mount Kilimanjaro

5 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping at Shira Camp with all camping equipment being provided

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp •Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft •Distance: 10 km •Hiking Time: 6-8 hrs

1 Stop

1

Mount Kilimanjaro

7 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping at Baranco Camp with all camping equipment being provided

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp •Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft •Distance: 9km •Hiking Time: 8-10 hrs

1 Stop

1

Kilimanjaro National Park

9 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Camping at Barafu Camp with all camping equipment being provided

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut •Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft) •Distance: 5 km ascent

1 Stop

1

Kilimanjaro National Park

14 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Camping at Mweka Camp with all camping equipment being provided

Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Day 6

Mweka Camp to Moshi •Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft •Distance: 10 km •Hiking Time: 3-4 hours •Habitat: Rain Forest

1 Stop

1

Mount Kilimanjaro

4 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Dress code is formal
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $1,800.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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