Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame Route 6 days

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The most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro

This tour, also referred to as the whiskey route, is rightly regarded as the most beautiful on Kilimanjaro. It is particularly varied in landscape and offers great views of Mount Meru and Kibo. Next to the Marangu route, it is the most popular route on the mountain. The varied height profile allows for good acclimatization, the number of summit successes is therefore high. However, the route is steeper and at the Barranco Wall a simple climbing passage has to be overcome. The route requires you to be in good condition and is less suitable for inexperienced mountain walkers than the Marangu route. Accommodation is at camping sites in tents. The descent is via the Mweka route.

For experienced and very fit mountain hikers, the 6 day tour is a suitable one for them. The fourth day of the shortened tour walks directly from the Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp, as the intermediate stage over the Karanga Camp is omitted.

Highlights:

  1. Most scenic route at Kilimanjaro 
  2. Climbing passage in the Barranco Wall, surefootedness required 
  3. Ascent over the Machame route and descent over the Mweka route 
  4. Height profile has a positive effect on acclimatization 
  5. Total distance of about 65 km

Single accommodation is not possible on this tour, as the overnight stays take place in mountain huts with multiple occupancy. 

Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame Route 6 days

Day 1

Transfer from the hotel to Machame Gate (1790m) – Machame Camp (3010m)

  After breakfast and a general briefing for your upcoming tour (including equipment check), the drive first goes to the National Park gate, which takes about an hour. While your guide does the necessary formalities, you can relax and watch the various mountain teams in their preparation. As soon as everything is done, your adventure … Continue reading Transfer from the hotel to Machame Gate (1790m) – Machame Camp (3010m)

Day 2

Machame Camp (3010m) – New Shira Camp (3845m)

After an early start, you will begin the day’s walk through heath and moorland before the trail becomes steeper and the landscape more open. Soon you will glimpse the summit region of Kilimanjaro. Today’s stage is shorter and you will soon arrive at the New Shira Camp, where the view of Kilimanjaro with its rock … Continue reading Machame Camp (3010m) – New Shira Camp (3845m)

Day 3

New Shira Camp (3845m) – Lava Tower (4640m) – Barranco Camp (3960m)

Today you will ascend approx. 800 meters, but the night is spent only slightly higher than the previous night at Shira Camp. This allows your body a better acclimatisation for the further climb. The hike begins with a long ascent over the Shira Plateau to the Lava Tower. Here the vegetation becomes barren and turns … Continue reading New Shira Camp (3845m) – Lava Tower (4640m) – Barranco Camp (3960m)

Day 4

Barranco Camp (3960m) – Barafu Camp (4640m)

Today we will lead you through the Barranco Wall and it is another day to help with acclimatization. The climbing is relatively easy, although sometimes you need to use hands to hold on. Enjoy the amazing view, you will skip Karanga camp to Barafu Camp. The hike leads you through a barren landscape. For the … Continue reading Barranco Camp (3960m) – Barafu Camp (4640m)

Day 5

Barafu Camp (4640m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3080m)

You will be woken around midnight. To strengthen yourself, you will first have a hot coffee or tea and a small snack. Using the light of your headlight, the next few hours are steadily upwards. After approximately 5-7 hours, in the early morning light, you will reach the crater rim at Stella Point. After a … Continue reading Barafu Camp (4640m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3080m)

Day 6

Mweka Camp (3080m) – Mweka Gate (1630m) – Transfer to the hotel

After breakfast, and strengthened by the increasingly oxygen dense air, you will begin a leisurely walk towards the Mweka Gate. The trail continues through the dense rainforest, and after about 2-3 hours you will reach the gate. At this point it will be time to say goodbye to your team. Once you arrive at the hotel, … Continue reading Mweka Camp (3080m) – Mweka Gate (1630m) – Transfer to the hotel

Departure:

Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.

Departure Time:

Approximately 9:30 PM.

Dress Code:

Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and warm jacket.

Included:

  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • All entrance park fees
  • Camping equipment
  • Full board accommodation whilst on safari
  • Mountain crew (cook & porters)
  • Overnight stays in tents
  • Professional guide

Not Included:

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Meals not listed above
  • Optional tours
  • Personal Expenses
  • Safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
  • Sleeping bag
  • Tips and any items of personal nature
  • Travel insurance
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