6 days Mount Kilimanjaro Machame route hiking tour package

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6 days Machame route itinerary Kilimanjaro hiking tour

The six best routes to climb Kilimanjaro with different days are Machame route, Marangu route, Lemosho route, Umbwe route, Rongai route, and the Shira route. The 6-day Machame route can be done from Moshi or Arusha in all days and months of 2026 & 2027. During the 6-day Machame route Kilimanjaro climbing tour, once you reach Machame Gate from Arusha or Moshi, you start your Machame route 6-day itinerary on Kilimanjaro. You may reach us directly to inquire about availability by emailing sales@africanaturaltours.com or using the WhatsApp number +255 764 415 889 on 6 days Machame route.

Machame route; six days itinerary

The 6-day hiking Machame route itinerary on Kilimanjaro begins with Machame Gate to Machame Camp; Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp. Day 3: Shira camp to lava tower to Barranco camp; Day 4: Barranco camp to Barafu camp; Day 5: Barafu camp to summit to Mweka camp; Day 6: Mweka camp to Mweka gate to Moshi or Arusha.

Day 1 : From Moshi or Arusha to Machame Gate to Machame Camp

  • Elevation (ft): (3,000 m): 5-. 6,000 ft / 1,830 m to 10,200 ft / 3,100 m.
  • Distance: 11 km.
  • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours.
  • Habitat: Montane Forest.
  • Camp: Machame Camp.

The drive from Moshi to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame, which is located on the mountain's lower slopes. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rainforest 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.

Day 2 : Kilimanjaro Machame Camp to Shira Camp

  • Elevation (ft): 10,200 ft / 3,100 m to 12,600 ft / 3,840 m.
  • Distance: 9 km.
  • Walking Time: 4-6 hours.
  • Habitat: Moorland.

Full Board Shira Cave Camp

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rainforest and continue on an ascending path.A steep, rocky ridge crosses the valley. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. until we arrive at the Shira campsite.

Day 3 : Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco camp

  • Elevation (ft): 12,600 ft / 3,840 m to 12,700 ft / 3,860 m.
  • Distance: 15 km.
  • Time 5-7 hours
  • Habitat: Semi-desert.

Full Board Barranco Camp

Today's walk includes a gradual ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro. Passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach. We descend to the Great Wall after a hot lunch at the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m) and Barranco Valley (3,950 m).

Day 4 : Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

  • Elevation (ft): 4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft
  • Distance: 9km
  • Walking Time: 6-8 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

Full Board at Barafu Camp.

We leave Barranco after breakfast and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall (elves: 4250 m/13,900 ft), through the Karanga Valley (elves: 4050 m/13,250 ft), to a junction with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. We set up camp here, with views of the summit in the distance.

Day 5 : Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp

Elevation (ft): 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,343ft Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 6km up / 13km down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 a.m.), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Reitzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.

We begin our descent from the summit by heading straight down to Mweka Camp, stopping for lunch at Barafu. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.

Day 6 : Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Arusha or Moshi.

Elevation (ft)- 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance- 10km/6mi
Hiking Time- 3-4 hours
Habitat- Forest
Meals- B

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka gate to receive your summit certificates. At Mweka Gate, a Best Buy Safaris vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

6 days Mount Kilimanjaro Machame route hiking tour included

    Park fees
    Camp fees
    Rescue fees
    Transportation to & from the mountain gate
    Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
    5 Breakfasts
    6 Lunches
    5 Dinners

6 days Mount Kilimanjaro Machame route hiking tour not Included

    Both National and International flights
    Medical insurance
    Tips to mountain crew
    Items of a personal nature
    Laundry Services
    A doctor for the group