6 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour via Machame Route - BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS CO LTD
The Machame route, also known as the "Whiskey" route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Machame’s draw is in its scenic beauty. However, the trail is considered difficult, steep, and challenging, particularly due to its shorter itinerary. Therefore this route is better suited for more adventurous folks or those with some high altitude, hiking, or backpacking experience.
The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south, beginning with a short drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. The path leads hikers through the rainforest to Shira Plateau. Here, many of Kilimanjaro’s routes converge. Then the route turns east and traverses underneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route.
Burigi Chato Safaris offers Machame as a seven-day group climb or private climb. The six-day variation combines days four and five, going from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp without staying at Karanga.
Description
Itinerary
Day 1: Kilimanjaro hiking from MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME CAMP - (6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro HikingTour)
Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, 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.
Distance covered: 10.6km
Time to be used: 6 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Machame Camp
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: overnight at Machame Camp
Day 2: Kilimanjaro hiking from MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA 2 CAMP - (6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro HikingTour)
Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.
Distance Covered: 5.4km
Time to be used: 4-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Shira Camp
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: dinner and overnight at Shira Camp
Day 3: Kilimanjaro hiking from SHIRA 2 CAMP TO LAVA TOWER TO BARRANCO CAMP - (6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro HikingTour)
Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
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." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. 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.
Distance Covered: 10.8km
Time to be used: 8 - 10 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp
Day 4: Kilimanjaro hiking from BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP - (6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro HikingTour)
Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
After breakfast, we leave 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. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
Distance Covered: 8.5 km
Time to be used: 8 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Duration: 8 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Kilimanjaro hiking from BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP - (6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro HikingTour)
Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy screed towards Stella Point on the crater rim. . At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak,you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. . Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain .
Distance Covered: 16.4km
Time to be used: 7-8 hours ascent - 4-6 hours descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mweka Hut
Duration: 14 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Mweka Hut
Day 6: Kilimanjaro hiking from MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE - Back to Moshi/Arusha - (6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro HikingTour)
Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
The pace quickens as you continue your triumphant way back down across the alpine meadow and past Mandara Hut through the rainforest to Marangu Gate, then from Marangu Gate to Moshi.
Where you will have some fun, swimming, exploring cultural Coffee, and having Lunch there with a cup of Traditional Coffee then a half-day Tour you will be transferred to your hotel at Moshi or Arusha for rest or overnight.
Distance Covered: 9.1km
Time to be used: 3 - 8hrs
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Moshi at CHANYA LODGE
Inclusions
- Experienced Professional Tour guide
- 6 days Kilimanjaro Hiking Operation cost
- Guide, Cook and Porter’s Wages
- Gate transfer, Airport pick up and Drop up
- Hotel Accommodation before and After Kilimanjaro climbing ( can be booked direct by you or by us )
- All Fees and Taxes
- 5x Breakfast
- 4x Dinner
- 6x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
Exclusions
- Flights ,Tipping the crew, Visas and hotel before and after Safari
- Kilimanjaro pack entry fees ( that can be paid direct to the park or via Tour operator)
- Personal Mountain Climbing Gears
- Tips to Guides, Cook and Porters.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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