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6 days Machame
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6 days Machame Route
The six days Machame variation is the ideal
schedule for this route. On the 6 day Machame route, the trek from Barranco to
Barafu is broken up into two days, allowing for a short day just prior to the
summit attempt. This is important because summit day begins very early, around
midnight, so climbers are sleeping deprived going into the toughest day on the
mountain. By having a short day beforehand, climbers can be better rested. The
6 day Machame route is highly recommended and used by most prominent Kilimanjaro
operators.
Day 0: Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International
Airport
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport
where you will be met at the airport and be transferred to the Hotel in Moshi
at Kilimanjaro Crain for
overnight.
Camp Day 1:
Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Machame Gate, Hike to Machame
Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.
We depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations 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.
Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.
We depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations 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.
• Elevation:
1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
• Distance:
11km/7mi
• Hiking Time:
5-6 hours
• Habitat:
Montane Forest
• Meals: LD
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
After breakfast we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue
on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route
now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.
• Elevation:
3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft
• Distance:
5km/3mi
• Walking Time:
4-5 hours
• Habitat:
Moorland
• Meals: BLD
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
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” (elevation
4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which
goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although
you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very
important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
• Elevation:
3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
• Distance:
10km/6mi
• Walking Time:
5-6 hours
• Habitat:
Semi-desert
• Meals: BLD
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp.
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up
the Barranco Wall (elevation 4250m/13,900ft), through the Karanga Valley (elevation
4050m/13,250ft) to the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We
continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which
offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp with
views of the summit in the distance.
• Elevation:
4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft
• Distance:
9km/6mi
• Hiking Time:
6-8 hours
• Habitat:
Alpine Desert
• Meals: BLD
Day 5: Barafu
Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), 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 you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded
with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may
view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all
the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have
reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From
the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp,
stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the
loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on
the mountain.
• Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
• Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
• Down to
3090m/10,150ft
• Distance:
5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
• Hiking Time:
5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
• Habitat:
Stone scree and ice-capped summit
• Meals: BLD
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi
After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate
to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and
muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably
be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Tanzania Joy Tours vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes).
Tanzania Joy Tours vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes).
• Elevation:
3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
• Distance:
10km/6mi
• Hiking Time:
3-4 hours
• Habitat:
Forest
• Meals: B.
Standard package Included:
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport.(private)
- Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- 4 Season mountain tents
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Accommodation at the hotel, 2 nights at the hotel in Moshi at Kilimanjaro Crain which include bed & breakfast. .
Not Included:
- Flights
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- A doctor for the group
- Tips to mountain crew
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$100 per toilet + toilet tent
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