6 days MACHAME ROUTE Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour

Are You dreaming of standing on the roof of Africa ?

The Machame route is one of the most beautiful routes to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro. The climb begins in the lush rainforest and follows a path that offers occasional views of Mt Meru, Shira Ridge as well the main summit of Mt Kilimanjaro – Uhuru Peak. The Machame route contains more steep passages and higher altitudes than the Marangu and the Rongai route and is slightly more demanding.

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi

Day 2: Moshi – Machame Gate (1,800 m) – Machame Camp (3,033 m)

Day 3: Machame Camp (3,033 m) – Shira Camp (3,837 m)

Day 4: New Shira Camp (3,837 m) – Lava Tower (4,637 m) – Barranco Camp (3,976 m)

Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,976 m) – Barafu Camp (4,673 m)

Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,673 m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,068 m)

Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,068 m) – Mweka Gate (1,653 m) – Moshi

Day 8: Moshi – Kilimanjaro Airport

Minimum number of Trekkers: 1

Departure Day: everyday

6 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour + 2 nights hotel stay

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Kilimanjaro Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Day itinerary

Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be welcomed by our transfer driver and taken to Sal Salinero hotel in Moshi. The rest of the day will be at leisure and you can either relax at the hotel or explore the town of Moshi. In the evening you will attend a briefing in preparation of the upcoming trek.

Dinner and overnight at Sal Salinero hotel.

San Salinero

Day 2

Day itinerary

Moshi – Machame Gate (1,800 m) – Machame Camp (3,033 m)

While your guide is busy with the registration forms, you can watch the mountain team prepare for the climb and once this is all done, your Kilimanjaro adventure will begin. In no time you will be deep within the magnificent mountain rainforest with ancient trees, primeval ferns, liana, lichen and moss that carpets the ground and drapes from the trees. You will hear and with a little luck, even spot the beautiful black and white colobus monkeys in the treetops. After 4 to 5 hours, you will reach today’s destination – the Machame Camp which is situated just above the tree line. Here, at the first camp on Your way to Mount Kilimanjaro Summit, you will have your dinner followed by an overnight stay in tents.

Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included.

San Salinero

Day 3

Day itinerary

Machame Camp (3,033 m) – Shira Camp (3,837 m)

After an early morning start, the path steepens. The landscape changes into heath and moorland and the open landscape allows you to see the impressive mountain range. Today’s stage is shorter than the previous day (3 – 4 hours of trek) and you will arrive at the Shira Camp by mid-afternoon. The camp has a breath-taking view of the mountain and during sunset, the evening sun lights the rock face and glacier of Kibo Peak.

Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included.

LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE

Po krótkiej porannej odprawie zostaniesz zabrany do Parku Narodowego Tarangire. Park z niekończącą się sawanną drzew, w tym imponującymi baobabami i sezonowymi bagnami, jest także domem dla największych stad słoni w północnej Tanzanii. Oprócz słoni można również zauważyć żyrafy, bawoły, lwy, zebry, gnu i inne rodzaje antylop i gazeli. Po przybyciu do parku przewodnik otworzy dach pojazdu i rozpocznie się oglądanie dzikiej przyrody. Lunch zostanie zjedzony na miejscu piknikowym, a po południu zwiedzisz więcej miejsc w tym niesamowitym i pięknym parku. Późnym popołudniem dotrzesz do Lake Burunge Tented Camp położonego poza parkiem na nocleg.

Day 4

Day itinerary

New Shira Camp (3,837 m) – Lava Tower (4,637 m) – Barranco Camp (3,976 m)

Today you will climb about 800 meters but you will be camping at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatize as a height of over 4,500 meters will be reached over the next two days. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower. The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to an afro-alpine desert. The route passes through the sweeping Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant senecio plants. After 6 to 7 hours, you will arrive at the most beautiful camp on the mountain – the Barranco Camp.

Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included.

LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE

Day 5

Day itinerary

Barranco Camp (3,976 m) – Barafu Camp (4,673 m)

Today’s stretch starts with the climb of the Barranco Wall. Safety is paramount and your guides will assist you wherever necessary. Following the ridge as it traverses up and down, you can enjoy the splendid views of the south glacier of Kibo. In the Karanga Valley you will have lunch, followed by a 2 to 3 hours climb to Barafu Camp. Once at the camp, you can relax, have dinner and call it an early night.

Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included.

LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE

Day 6

Day itinerary

Barafu Camp (4,673 m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,068 m)

After a cup of hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around midnight. By torchlight, you will climb the screes of Kibo Peak. After 5 to 7 hours of ascending in the dark you will arrive at Stella Point (5,749 m), the crater rim of Mt Kilimanjaro. Another 1 to 2 hours climb along the crater ridge will lead you to Uhuru Peak. Here you will see Kilimanjaro in all its glory, enjoying the 360° view over the landscape below as the sun rises. You are now standing on the “Roof of Africa”. The simple descent runs almost along the same route and shortly before midday you should arrive at Barafu Camp, where the porters and the cook will be waiting for you. After a warm meal and a well-deserved break of approximately 1 to 2 hours, you will be on your way down to Mweka Camp where supper and a well-earned rest await you.

Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included.

LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE

Day 7

Day itinerary

Mweka Camp (3,068 m) – Mweka Gate (1,653 m) – Moshi

The final leg of your amazing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then a gentle 2 to 3 hours’ descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you. He will take you back to Sal Salinero hotel and after a warm shower, the rest of the day is free to relax at the pool or celebrate your achievement.

Breakfast – Lunch – Drinks – Hot Coffee and Tea included.

Dinner and overnight at Sal Salinero hotel.

San Salinero

Day 8

Day itinerary

Moshi – Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport. Alternatively, you can extend your trip in Tanzania and go on safari or relax at the Indian Ocean.

Breakfast included

LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE

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Items included:

Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
Professional, English-speaking guide
Mountain crew (cook & porters)
Overnight stays in hotels and mountain tents
Meals according to the itinerary
Drinking water
All national park fees
All mentioned transfers

Items excluded:

Sleeping bag
Flights
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance

from 1899* USD

Prices for the private Trekking:

Group of 6 people and above – 1899 USD per person
Group of 2-4 people – 2049 USD per person
1 person – 2399 USD per person

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6 days MACHAME ROUTE Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour

Are You dreaming of standing on the roof of Africa ?

Kilimanjaro Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi

San Salinero

Day 2

Moshi – Machame Gate (1,800 m) – Machame Camp (3,033 m)

San Salinero

Day 3

Machame Camp (3,033 m) – Shira Camp (3,837 m)

LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE

Day 4

New Shira Camp (3,837 m) – Lava Tower (4,637 m) – Barranco Camp (3,976 m)

LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE

Day 5

Barranco Camp (3,976 m) – Barafu Camp (4,673 m)

LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE

Day 6

Barafu Camp (4,673 m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,068 m)

LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE

Day 7

Mweka Camp (3,068 m) – Mweka Gate (1,653 m) – Moshi

San Salinero

Day 8

Moshi – Kilimanjaro Airport

LAKE BURUNGE TENTED LODGE

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