6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour package via Machame Route in 2023, 2024 & 2025
Overview
Day four is a full day of hiking from Barranco to Barafu. Then after dinner and a partial night's sleep, the very long and strenuous summit day begins around midnight. The 6 day Machame route requires 19-24 hours of demanding walking, at extremely high elevation, with only 4-6 hours of sleep.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- 6x Breakfast
- 5x Dinner
- 6x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
What to expect
Day 1: Moshi to Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
The drive from Moshi to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now starting our 6-day kilimanjaro tour package by leaving the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, 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.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at the Machame Camp.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Elevation (ft): 9, 400ft to 12, 500ft, Distance: 5 km, Hiking Time: 4-6 hours, Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue our Kilimanjaro climbing package on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at the Shira Camp.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Elevation (ft): 12, 500ft to 13000 ft, Distance: 10 km, Hiking Time: 6-8 hours , Habitat: Semi Desert
This is the third day of 6-day kilimanjaro climbing tour package which continue 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." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16, 000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13, 000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatisation and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Duration: 7 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at the Barranco Camp.
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Elevation (ft): 13, 000ft to 15, 000ft, Distance: 9km, Hiking Time: 8-10 hours, Habitat: Alpine Desert
The fourth day of 6-day kilimanjaro climbing tour package after breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this position.
Duration: 9 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at the Barafu Camp.
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Elevation (ft): 15, 300ft to 19, 345ft (and down to 10, 000ft) , Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent , Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent , Habitat: Arctic
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy screed towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (18, 600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to Barafu camp for lunch then to Mweka camp.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at the Mweka Camp.
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Elevation (ft): 10, 000ft to 5400ft, Distance: 10 km , Hiking Time: 3-4 hours, Habitat: Rain Forest
Congratulations! the last day of 6-day kilimanjaro climbing tour package 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). From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.
Duration: 4 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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i Climbed Kilimanjaro - Machame Route 6 days followed by a 5 day Safari with kiliserengoro tours. It was amazing and when I go back , I will definitely book with kiliserengoro tours again. They are a first class operation, have an incredible amount of experience, and covered every detail. Plus our guides had huge hearts and it was evident that they truly cared about us and wanted us to have a fabulous experience. No need to hesitate. Kiliserengoro tours is your best option for an amazing Tanzania experience.Absolutely loved this tour, I would highly recommended doing the Kilimanjaro trek with kiliserengoro. Our guide and potters were so friendly and helpful, the meal they made were good and tasty. I thank them, their support were fantastic really helped and supported everyone throughout the tour s...
Absolutely loved this tour, I would highly recommended doing the Kilimanjaro trek with kiliserengoro. Our guide and potters were so friendly and helpful, the meal they made were good and tasty. I thank them, their support were fantastic really helped and supported everyone throughout the tour safety, great and you felt safe in their hands, so we made it to the top.I had a great experience climbing mount kilimanjaro, it was my first ascend of the one of seven summits. Thanks to my guide I felt really confident on the mountain, logistics were great as the camp were neatly set up when we arrived after a day hiking. The third day even included lunch in harsh w...
I had a great experience climbing mount kilimanjaro, it was my first ascend of the one of seven summits. Thanks to my guide I felt really confident on the mountain, logistics were great as the camp were neatly set up when we arrived after a day hiking. The third day even included lunch in harsh weather at the lava tower at 4300m. Beside the feeling of safety, the team was really nice and show appropriate for everyone presence. I will definitely book my next big trip with kiliserengoro.6 day Kilimanjaro climbing through the machame route, a great experience climbing mount Kilimanjaro with kiliserengoro, I really enjoyed each and everything thanks to my guide and his crew although it was tough but they helped me summit well.
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I really enjoyed the whole time in the mountain, thanks to kiliserengoro tours and safaris they arranged all the trip and the hike was very interesting due to the best service I received and caring, all the food was good as well as my guide was very knowledgeable. I recommend you to climb with the best tour operator in Moshi.Best adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro. My climbing experience was amazing. I had a really nice time with them. They have an amazing team and awesome guide who made sure we were alright while hiking . This was the best time I had on the mountain and would love to do it again
Best adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro. My climbing experience was amazing. I had a really nice time with them. They have an amazing team and awesome guide who made sure we were alright while hiking . This was the best time I had on the mountain and would love to do it again