6 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route

The Machame Route is well known and it is a popular route on Kilimanjaro, among the six established Kilimanjaro Routes. Machame Route is the second scenic route, and a 6 Days Climb Machame Route will complete your round trip activity up and down.

Itinerary

Day 1: 6 DAYS KILIMANJARO MACHAME ROUTE

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
From Arusha drive to the Machame route, often called the “Whiskey Route”. From the Machame Park gate is a gentle climb up through the original montane forest, carpeted with unique -busy lizzie- flowers, begonias and ferns. First camp amongst the giant heather at 3,000m. Ascent of 1,200m and 5 to 6 hours walking.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: .Dinner and Overnight at Machame camp.

Day 2: DAY 2 – Machame camp (2834 m/9,300 ft) to Shira camp (3749 m/12,300 ft)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Emerge from the giant heather zone and hike through fine open moorland to camp by the Shira Cave at 3,840m. Herds of eland up here (& occasional lion!) and there are fascinating geological features in the old volcanic caldera which can be viewed during a half-hour optional walk in the afternoon. Ascent 840m and 4 to 5 hours walking.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at Shira camp.