6 Days Machame Route

Climbing Kilimanjaro via Machame is very scenic but slightly challenging. Often called the Whiskey Route this is a scenically beautiful trail, longer and much gentler than Umbwe or Marangu. Despite being a tough climb compared to the Marangu route, the Machame route has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. This hike takes 6 Days although an extra day at Shira or Karanga valley is recommended for better acclimation. This route is much quiter route as opposed to Marangu and involves a rather gradual ascent unlike that on Umbwe Route. The walking is rather tiring. However, our itinerary is designed to provide valuable acclimatization by having shorter walking days during the trek.

Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi/Arusha to Machame hut.

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Drive from your hotel to the Machame route 1800, typically known as the “Whiskey Route”. From Machame gate you begin a mild climb up through the initial natural elevation forest, carpeted with distinctive -busy lizzie- flowers, begonias and ferns. The hike goes through the enormous heather to Machame hut 3000m that takes five to six hours.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a special luxury tents

Day 2: Machame to Shira Camp:

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Emerge from the large heather zone and hike through fine open field to camp by the Shira Cave at three,840m. Herds of antelope over here (& occasional lion!) and there square measure fascinating earth science options within the previous volcanic volcanic crater which might be viewed throughout a 30 minutes ex gratia enter the afternoon. we tend to camp close to Shira Hut (3840m) that has a number of the foremost gorgeous views on Kilimanjaro; about to the large volcanic cone of Kibo, the spectacular rock formations of Shira tableland, and looking out across to Mt. Meru floating on the clouds. (4-5 hours walking)


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a special luxury tents

Day 3: Shira to Barranco Camp:

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
From Shira, you climb towards the most peak Kibo. At these points western glaciers area unit clearly visible across the rugged high-altitude desert of volcanic rocks and boulders. peripheral around its base and below the imposing western Breach, descend into the protected Barranco vale for mid-way camp at three,950m. half-dozen to seven hours walking and solely 110m total ascent however having climbed abundant higher and born go into reverse for higher acclimation.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a special luxury tents

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu hut

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Up the steep Barranco wall with some sections of terribly straightforward scrambling and sink once more to the Karanga vale wherever you're taking an opportunity for lunch. once lunch hike on to Barafu Hut 4600m, having hiked a complete of seven to eight hours and ascended 650m. you've got fantastic views across to Mawenzi peak from the camp once having completed a extended day of hiking that currently needs you to adequately relax in preparation of the difficult summit hike early the subsequent morning.


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a special luxury tents

Day 5: Summit to Mweka Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Up the steep Barranco wall with some sections of terribly straightforward scrambling and sink once more to the Karanga vale wherever you're taking an opportunity for lunch. once lunch hike on to Barafu Hut 4600m, having hiked a complete of seven to eight hours and ascended 650m. you've got fantastic views across to Mawenzi peak from the camp once having completed a extended day of hiking that currently needs you to adequately relax in preparation of the difficult summit hike early the subsequent morning..
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a special luxury tents

Day 6: Mweka camp to Arusha/Moshi

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
From Mweka bivouac it's a four to five hours descent through the forest to Mweka gate (depending on individual fitness) to gather certificates and meet the vehicle. come back to your edifice for the night.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Green Mountain Hotel