Activities

• 5 Day Trek

Accommodation

• 5 Nights Camping
• 2 Nights Hotel

Meals

• 6 Dinners
• 6 Lunches
• 5 Breakfasts

🏔️ Mount Kilimanjaro – 6 Days Machame Route Trek

🌍 Destination: Tanzania | 🗓 Duration: 6 Days | 📊 Difficulty Level: Hard (Challenging but rewarding for fit trekkers.)

🥾 Route: Machame (Whiskey Route – The most scenic but demanding Kilimanjaro climb)

The Machame Route is one of the most popular and scenic paths to the Uhuru Peak (5,895m) of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known for its steeper ascents and varied landscapes, this 6-day trek offers high success rates with an excellent acclimatization profile following the "hike high, sleep low" strategy.

Expedition Highlights

Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – The highest point in Africa!
Trek through five unique climate zones, from rainforest to arctic terrain.
Expert local guides & porters ensuring safety and comfort.
Small group adventure, ensuring a personalized experience.
Sustainable trekking experience, supporting local communities and eco-tourism initiatives.

🗓️ Day 1 :

Arrive in Moshi – Pre-Trek Briefing

📍 Location: Moshi, Tanzania
🏕️ Overnight: Lodge in Moshi
✈️ Activities: Arrival, trek briefing, and gear check

Arrive in Moshi, the base town for Mount Kilimanjaro expeditions. Meet your expert guides, go through a detailed trek briefing, and complete an equipment check before resting for the night.

🗓️ Day 2 :

Moshi (900m) to Machame Camp (2,835m) – Rainforest Zone

📍 Route: Machame Gate → Machame Camp
🥾 Trek Duration: 5-7 Hours
🏕️ Overnight: Machame Camp

Begin your trek at Machame Gate (1,640m), trekking through lush rainforest with towering trees, moss-covered trails, and wildlife such as Colobus monkeys. The trail gradually ascends towards Machame Camp (2,835m).

🗓️ Day 3 :

Machame Camp (2,835m) to Shira Camp (3,850m) – Moorland Terrain

📍 Route: Machame Camp → Shira Plateau → Shira Camp
🥾 Trek Duration: 4-6 Hours
🏕️ Overnight: Shira Camp

Leave the rainforest behind and trek into alpine moorland, with spectacular views of Kibo Peak. Ascend to the Shira Plateau, an ancient volcanic caldera, before reaching Shira Camp (3,850m) for the night.

🗓️ Day 4 :

Shira Camp (3,850m) to Barranco Camp (3,960m) via Lava Tower (4,630m) – Acclimatization Day

📍 Route: Shira Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
🥾 Trek Duration: 6-7 Hours
🏕️ Overnight: Barranco Camp

Today is crucial for acclimatization. Hike up to Lava Tower (4,630m) before descending to Barranco Camp (3,960m)—following the "hike high, sleep low" strategy to help your body adjust to the altitude. Enjoy stunning views of the Western Breach and the Barranco Wall.

🗓️ Day 5 :

Barranco Camp (3,960m) to Barafu Camp (4,673m) – Summit Base Camp

📍 Route: Barranco Camp → Karanga Valley → Barafu Camp
🥾 Trek Duration: 7-8 Hours
🏕️ Overnight: Barafu Camp

Start your day climbing the famous Barranco Wall, a fun but challenging rock scramble. Cross Karanga Valley and trek towards Barafu Camp (4,673m), your final stop before the summit push. Rest early—your midnight ascent to the top begins soon!

Day 6 :

Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m)

📍 Route: Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
🥾 Trek Duration: 10-14 Hours
🏕️ Overnight: Mweka Camp

⏰ Summit Night Begins! Depart at midnight for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), passing through Stella Point (5,756m) to witness one of the most breathtaking sunrises over Africa.

📸 Celebrate your achievement! After photo sessions, descend back to Mweka Camp (3,100m) for much-needed rest.

🚀 Congratulations – You’ve Conquered Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route! 🎉

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek (Machame Route – 6 Days)

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🏔️ Mount Kilimanjaro – 6 Days Machame Route Trek

Expedition Highlights

🏔️ Mount Kilimanjaro – 6-Days Machame Route Trek/Whiskey Route

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Activities

Accommodation

Meals

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

🏔️ Mount Kilimanjaro – 6 Days Machame Route Trek

Expedition Highlights

🏔️ Mount Kilimanjaro – 6-Days Machame Route Trek/Whiskey Route

Inclusion/Exclusion

🏕️ What’s Included?

🚫 What’s Excluded?

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

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