6-Day Machame Climbing Route

Overview

Itinerary

What's Included

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6-Day Machame Climbing Route

Travel

6 days, 5 Destination

Accommodation

Budge Accommodation

Meals

All Meals & Drinks

Transport

4x4 Safari Jeep or Mini Van

Group Size

Min Pax: 2

Team

Professional Guide

Places You’ll See

Itinerary

Introduction

Itinerary for 6 days machame route: Machame route begins from the south-western side of the mountain; the trail passes through some of the mountains finest features, including the cloud forest of Kilimanjaro’s southern plains, the dry and dusty Shira Plateau and the delightful groundsel-clad Barranco campsite.

Day 01 : Machame Gate to Machame Hut

You’ll drive from the hotel in Moshi town (800m) after breakfast to Machame gate (1800m) for registration and start climbing through the rain forest up to Machame camp (3000m). It takes 5- 6 hours with a picnic lunch on the way. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Machame camp.
The distance covered is 10.75km, and the altitude gained is 1200m.

Main Destination:: Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)
Accommodation:: Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinks not included

Day 02 : Machame Hut to Shira 2 Camp

After breakfast, you’ll continue hiking through the heath and moorland to Shira 2 camp (3850m) with a picnic lunch on the way for 4-5 hours. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the campsite. The distance covered is 5.3km, and the altitude gained is 850m. This is a more open area for taking good photos.

Main Destination:: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:: Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 03 : Shira 2 Camp to Baranco Wall

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will start hiking to Barranco Camp (3940m) through Lava Tower (4600m) for acclimatizing. It takes 6 -7 hours with a picnic lunch. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Barranco camp (3940m). The distance covered is 10.75km via Lava Tower, and the altitude gained is 750m. Then, from Lava Tower to Barranco altitude loss is 660m.

Main Destination:: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:: Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 04 : Baranco Wall to Barafu Camp

After breakfast, you’ll start climbing Barranco Walls (4250m) to Barafu Camp (4600m) with a picnic lunch. It takes 6- 8 hours. The distance covered is 8.5km, and the altitude covered is 850m. After arriving at the camp, you’ll rest and then have an early dinner and sleep for a short time. You’ll wake up at about 11:00 pm, pack the useful things for the summit, have hot drinks and bites, and start hiking to the top of Africa Uhuru Peak (5895m). It takes about 6- 7 hours, the distance covered is 4.86km, and the altitude gained is 1295m.

Main Destination:: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:: Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 05 : Barafu Camp-Uhuru Peak-Mweka Camp

It takes about 3 hours from the summit to Barafu camp for breakfast and rest for a few hours. You’ll eat hot lunch, and then continue descending from the alpine desert, heath, and moorland to the edge of the rain forest at Mweka camp (3100m). The distance covered from Uhuru Peak to Barafu camp and to Mweka camp is 11.5km, and the altitude lost is 2795m.

Main Destination:: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:: Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 06 : Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

You’ll walk after breakfast to Mweka Gate (1800m) through the rainforest for 3- 4 hours. The distance covered is 9.1km and the altitude lost is 1400m. You will receive your award certificate if you have made it to the top and meet the vehicle, and transfer to the Hotel Moshi for a hot shower and lunch.

Main Destination:: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Inclusion

Included

Excluded

Porterage
Rescue fee
Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Climbing gear
International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Customer Reviews

5 / 5

Based on 206+ reviews

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   Lianne Dijk 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an amazing safari experience with Borbo Safaris. From the very beginning, Rebeca and Emanuel welcomed me like part of their family I really felt safe and comfortable! Emanuel was honest and clear about what to expect during the safari, which I really appreciated. Communication was open and straightforward, making everything easy and clear. During the safari, I saw all of the Big Five and many other incredible animals, surrounded by stunning landscapes. I joined a group safari and spent the days with a lovely group of people. As a solo traveler, it was a great way to meet others. The guide was fantastic, always listening to our interests and making sure we saw as much as possible. He worked hard to give everyone the best experience. In short, it was an unforgettable adventure. I highly recommend Borbo Safaris to anyone who wants a genuine, caring, and amazing safari experience.
  
 
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   Emanuel Julian 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very familiar with professional team during your holiday in Tanzania for wildlife and local experience
  
 
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   Christoph Rief 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did a 4 day Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Nationalparks . The tour was very well organized. The driver and guide was nice and explained a lot. The food in the camps was really good. I can highly recommend Safari and Homestay with Rebecca and Emanuel!