6 Days - Trek Machame Route

Standing on the summit of Kilimanjaro is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in your lifetime. So never compromise on acclimatization and safety. We use the best route for acclimatization, safety and success. We have guides who have climbed Kilimanjaro 100+ times and with their vast knowledge and experience up there, they will gladly help you prepare for your Kilimanjaro trek.

Route

Tour Features

Budget tour
This Budget tour uses camps and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
For both solo and group travelers
Both solo travelers and groups can book this tour.
Minimum age of 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Activities & Transportation

Day by Day

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
➔ You'll be collected from the airport.
➔ Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 - Arrival in Moshi
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet with our Shiri Adventures representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with your Kilimanjaro guides, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb..

➔ Main Destination: Moshi (City)
➔ Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
➔ Meals & Drinks: Meals at your own expense. Drinks not included.
Day 2 - Trekking From Machame Gate To Machame Camp
The guides and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's entrance: Machame Gate (1,800 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking up to Machame Camp (3,010 m). The trekking route includes passage through the rainforest (where tropical showers are highly probable), so we recommend you take not only spare clothes, but also your raincoats.
Day 3 - Trekking From Machame Camp To Shira Camp
After breakfast you will start trekking up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp (3,845 m). On this day you will emerge from the rainforest and for the first time be able to see stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you. Physically speaking, the trekking is not very difficult, but you may feel the changes in altitude, so pay attention to your body and remember that choosing the proper pace is extremely important for good trekking. When you reach the camp, you will have lunch and some rest, after which the group will go on an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp with a 300-meter gain in altitude. Back down at Shira Camp you will be served a hot dinner.
Day 4 - Trekking From Shira Camp To The Lava Tower and Descent To Barranco Camp
After breakfast you will leave Shira Camp (3,845 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be taken.Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry: it features a very simple hiking trail.
Day 5 - Trekking From Barranco Camp To Barafu Camp
Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours,you will have to complete ascend to Barafu Camp (4,640 m) where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.
Day 6 - Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp
Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).
Day 7 - Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
➔ Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. ➔ You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Important to Know

Rates Per Person

Destination	1pax	2pax	3pax	4pax	5pax
6 Days - Trek Machame Route	$1750	$1720	$1700	$1650	$1600

Inclusion

Park fees
For Non Residents
All game drives & activities
(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodations
(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
English/German/Spanish speaking
All transportation
(Unless labeled as optional)
All Meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
All Drinks
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
All Taxes/VAT
(Unless labeled as optional)

Excluded

International flights
(From/to home)
Personal items & arrangements
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Additional accommodations
(before and at the end of the tour)
Tips
(Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
Some meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)

6 Days - Trek Machame Route

Route

Tour Features

Budget tour

Private tour

Can start any day

Can be customized

For both solo and group travelers

Minimum age of 3 years

Activities & Transportation

Day by Day

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Day 1 - Arrival in Moshi

Day 2 - Trekking From Machame Gate To Machame Camp

Day 3 - Trekking From Machame Camp To Shira Camp

Day 4 - Trekking From Shira Camp To The Lava Tower and Descent To Barranco Camp

Day 5 - Trekking From Barranco Camp To Barafu Camp

Day 6 - Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp

Day 7 - Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

Important to Know

Rates Per Person

Inclusion

Park fees

All game drives & activities

All accommodations

A professional driver/guide

All transportation

All Meals

All Drinks

All Taxes/VAT

Excluded

International flights

Personal items & arrangements

Additional accommodations

Tips

Some meals

Getting There

From $1750 pp

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