Mount Kilimanjaro 6 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE If Marangu is the "Coca Cola" route, then the Machame Route is the "Whiskey" route. It is the second most popular and one of the most scenic routes on the mountain. All climbers sleep in tents (tents are included) and meals are served in a dinner tent or on a blanket outside. It is done over 6 days, so acclimatization is easier, and the success rate is fairly high. It is for physically fit people with some hiking experience. Descent is down the Mweka trail staying at the Mweka or Millenium camp the final night on the mountain.

Tour Features

Mid-Range Tour: This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges.
Can be Customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private Tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo traveller: Solo traveller can book this tour.
Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 3 years: The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
keys Hotel Moshi
Moshi
Breakfast Included
1 Machame camp
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
2 Shira camp
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
3 Barabco camp
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
4 Barafu camp
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
5 mweka
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
6 Keys HOTEL
Moshi
All Meals Included
  • ARRIVAL DAY

    Day 0: Moshi 815m/670ft Booked into your hotel in Moshi for overnight and briefing from your guide. Dinner and overnight at Keys Hotel

    Main Destination: Moshi

    Accommodation: keys Hotel Moshi,

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included

  • 1
    Machame Gate to Machame Camp

    Day 1:Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp -1830m to 3100m/6000ft to 10,200ft -Distance: 18km -Hiking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Montane Forest 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 CampDay 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp -1830m to 3100m/6000ft to 10,200ft -Distance: 18km -Hiking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Montane Forest 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 -1830m to 3100m/6000ft to 10,200ft -Distance: 18km -Hiking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Montane Forest 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

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Machame camp,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 2
    Machame Camp to Shira Camp

    y 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp -3100m to 3840m/10,200ft to 12,600ft -Distance: 9km -Walking Time: 4-6 hours -Habitat: Moorland 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.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Shira camp,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 3
    Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

    Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp -3840m to 4630m to 3860m/12,600ft to 12,700ft -Distance: 15 km -Walking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Semi-desert 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 4876m / 15,997 ft We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 3860m 12,664 ft. 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

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Barabco camp,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 4
    Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

    Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp -3860m to 4600m/12,700ft to 15,100ft -Distance: 13km -Hiking Time: 8 hours -Habitat: Alpine Desert After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall, through the Karanga Valley (lunch at 4200m / 13,779 ft), and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. 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.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Barafu camp,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 5
    Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

    Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut -4600m to 5895m (and down to 3100m)/15, 100ft to 19,300ft (and down to 10,200ft) -Distance: 7km ascent / 23km descent -Hiking Time:6- 8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent -Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit 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 scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (5685m/ 18,652 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 they way on your I-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. It can be very cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going d0'M1. 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 and a well -earned sleep.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: mweka,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 6
    Mweka Camp to Mosh

    Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi -3100m to 1830m/10200ft to 6000ft -Distance: 15 km -Hiking Time: 3-4 hours -Habitat: Forest After breakfast. we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to recene your summa certificates At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gatten and trekking poles Will help. Shorts t-shirts probably be plenty to '*ear (keep ram gear Eid warrnet clothing handy). From the gate, continue another hour to Vitiage A vehicle Will meet you at Mweka Village to dnve you back to your hotel in Moshi .

    Main Destination: Moshi

    Accommodation: Keys HOTEL,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

Includes
  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Excludes
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Important to Know

  • This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.

Rates Per Person

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room
Nov 25 2023 to Dec 31 2024 $ $ $ $ $

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included

Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost

African Holiday Safari Ltd.

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  • Offices In :

    Tanzania
  • Size :

    4
  • Member Of :

    KIPAP
  • Tour Types :

    Trekking ,hiking, Game Drive, wildlife safari, coffee tour ,culture tour ,waterfall, Village tour,C & Zanzibar beach ect
  • Destinations :

    Kenya Rwanda Tanzania
  • African Holiday Safari: Is Tanzania local tour company with his Office in Moshi, Tanzania. The company is specialized on Adventures and Safari Tours in East Africa. The company is committed to offer high quality services and meet the desired standard of each clients with long term relationship. On average our climbing guides have made it to the summit over 100 times each.

Tour Features

Mid-Range Tour: This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges.
Can be Customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private Tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo traveller: Solo traveller can book this tour.
Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 3 years: The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
keys Hotel Moshi,
Moshi
Breakfast Included
1 Machame camp,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
2 Shira camp,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
3 Barabco camp,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
4 Barafu camp,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
5 mweka,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included
6 Keys HOTEL,
Moshi
All Meals Included
  • ARRIVAL DAY

    Day 0: Moshi 815m/670ft Booked into your hotel in Moshi for overnight and briefing from your guide. Dinner and overnight at Keys Hotel

    Main Destination: Moshi

    Accommodation: keys Hotel Moshi, ,

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included

  • 1
    Machame Gate to Machame Camp

    Day 1:Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp -1830m to 3100m/6000ft to 10,200ft -Distance: 18km -Hiking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Montane Forest 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 CampDay 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp -1830m to 3100m/6000ft to 10,200ft -Distance: 18km -Hiking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Montane Forest 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 -1830m to 3100m/6000ft to 10,200ft -Distance: 18km -Hiking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Montane Forest 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

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Machame camp, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 2
    Machame Camp to Shira Camp

    y 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp -3100m to 3840m/10,200ft to 12,600ft -Distance: 9km -Walking Time: 4-6 hours -Habitat: Moorland 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.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Shira camp, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 3
    Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

    Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp -3840m to 4630m to 3860m/12,600ft to 12,700ft -Distance: 15 km -Walking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Semi-desert 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 4876m / 15,997 ft We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 3860m 12,664 ft. 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

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Barabco camp, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 4
    Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

    Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp -3860m to 4600m/12,700ft to 15,100ft -Distance: 13km -Hiking Time: 8 hours -Habitat: Alpine Desert After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall, through the Karanga Valley (lunch at 4200m / 13,779 ft), and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. 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.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: Barafu camp, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 5
    Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

    Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut -4600m to 5895m (and down to 3100m)/15, 100ft to 19,300ft (and down to 10,200ft) -Distance: 7km ascent / 23km descent -Hiking Time:6- 8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent -Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit 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 scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (5685m/ 18,652 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 they way on your I-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. It can be very cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going d0'M1. 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 and a well -earned sleep.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: mweka, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 6
    Mweka Camp to Mosh

    Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi -3100m to 1830m/10200ft to 6000ft -Distance: 15 km -Hiking Time: 3-4 hours -Habitat: Forest After breakfast. we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to recene your summa certificates At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gatten and trekking poles Will help. Shorts t-shirts probably be plenty to '*ear (keep ram gear Eid warrnet clothing handy). From the gate, continue another hour to Vitiage A vehicle Will meet you at Mweka Village to dnve you back to your hotel in Moshi .

    Main Destination: Moshi

    Accommodation: Keys HOTEL, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

Includes & Excludes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room
Nov 25 2023 to Dec 31 2024 $ $ $ $ $

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included

Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost

African Holiday Safari Ltd.

Image

0/5

(0 Reviews)

  • Offices In :

    Tanzania
  • Size :

    4
  • Member Of :

    KIPAP
  • Tour Types :

    Trekking ,hiking, Game Drive, wildlife safari, coffee tour ,culture tour ,waterfall, Village tour,C & Zanzibar beach ect
  • Destinations :

    Kenya Rwanda Tanzania
  • African Holiday Safari: Is Tanzania local tour company with his Office in Moshi, Tanzania. The company is specialized on Adventures and Safari Tours in East Africa. The company is committed to offer high quality services and meet the desired standard of each clients with long term relationship. On average our climbing guides have made it to the summit over 100 times each.

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