Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - A guide crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet
you and hold another briefing. Then you will travel to the entrance of
Kilimanjaro National Park, known as Machame Gate. The group will
stop for a light snack then start the hike towards the Machame Camp.
Raincoats are necessary on this day in particular, as you will be walking
through the rainforest.
Elevation: 5,400ft to 9,350ft
Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest

Machame Camp to Shira Caves

Mount Kilimanjaro - An early wakeup and breakfast. The first part of today’s trek is a slow
gradual walk that is fairly steep as you climb up out of the jungle and
see the stunning Shira Plateau for the first time. After reaching the
camp and enjoying lunch we can explore the Shira Caves or continue on
an acclimatization hike towards the Lava Tower. We will return to camp
to enjoy dinner and rest.
Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland

Day 3: Shira Caves to Barranco Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the
junction towards the peak of Kibo. Shortly after the tower, we come to
the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an
altitude. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude.
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.
Elevation: 12,500 ft to 13,044 ft
Distance: 10km
Hiking Time: 6-8hours
Habitat: Semi Desert

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast, we leave to Barranco and continue 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 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.
Elevation: 12,500 ft to 13,044 ft
Distance: 10km
Hiking Time: 6-8hours
Habitat: Semi Desert

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Our schedule for our ‘Summit Day’ is of course very different. Rising at
11pm, we take our tea and biscuits (11:30pm) before a midnight
departure. We begin with a long, tough climb from Barafu at 4556
meters to Stella Point at 5756 meters; for some of this you will be
walking on screen, making your trek more difficult.
From Stella Point, there is still another 139 meters of ascent and 45
minutes’ walk to the summit. Our goal is to reach the top (5895 meters)
by around 7am then celebrate (of course!) take our precious photos
and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience. After the summit (5895
meters), we return to Barafu (4556 meters), where we rest for a couple
of hours, take a brunch and then leave again at 1:30pm to continue to
descend to Mweka Camp (3100 meters) where we spend the night. We
would expect to arrive there at 5pm and take our dinner at 7pm.
Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft to to 10,065 ft
Distance: 5 km / 12km

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (Arusha)

Mount Kilimanjaro - 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.
Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft
Distance: 10km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest

• Park fees
• Pick up and drop off
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Professional Guide
• Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only

• Tips for the crew
• International flights
• Travel insurance

6 Days Machame Route Compared with other Route like Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. The Machame route is considered a difficult route, and is better suited for more adventurous folks and those with some hiking or backpacking experience. The route begins from the south, then heads east, traversing underneath Kilimanjaro southern ice field before summiting. Although is started days on trekking is recommended by company Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied.

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