Machame Route 6 days 5 Nights/Kilimanjaro Climb
Overview
Overview:
Machame Route now vies with – and indeed over the last few years has overtaken – the Marangu Route as the most popular trail. Machame is also the regarded by many guides as the most enjoyable, though it is longer and, according to most, more arduous. Despite this, the success rate on the Machame Route is higher than on the Marangu Route, possibly because the Machame is a day longer at six days and five nights (assuming you take the Barafu Route to the summit) which gives trekkers more time to acclimatize. An extra acclimatization day can – and usually is -taken in the Karanga Valley. The Machame Route also gives you the option of taking the Western Breach / Arrow Glacier Route to the summit.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- 6x Breakfast
- 6x Dinner
- 7x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
- 6x Lunch
- 5x Breakfast
- 5x Dinner
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
What to expect
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp •Elevation (ft): 5, 400ft to 9, 400ft •Distance: 11 km •Hiking Time: 5-7 hours •Habitat
Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
The drive from Moshi to the 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 leave 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: 7 hours
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
The drive from Moshi to the 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 leave 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: 7 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Camping at Machame camp with all camping equipment being provided
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp •Elevation (ft): 9, 400ft to 12, 500ft •Distance: 5 km •Hiking Time: 4-6 hours •Habitat:
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue 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: Camping at Shira Camp with all camping equipment being provided
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp •Elevation (ft): 12, 500ft to 13, 000ft •Distance: 10 km •Hiking Time: 6-8 hrs
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
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 acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Duration: 7 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping at Baranco Camp with all camping equipment being provided
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp •Elevation (ft): 13, 000ft to 15, 000ft •Distance: 9km •Hiking Time: 8-10 hrs
Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
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 are to be seen from this position.
Duration: 9 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping at Barafu Camp with all camping equipment being provided
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut •Elevation (ft): 15, 300ft to 19, 345ft (and down to 10, 000ft) •Distance: 5 km ascent
Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
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 scree 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 they 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 the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down.
Duration: 14 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping at Mweka Camp with all camping equipment being provided
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi •Elevation (ft): 10, 000ft to 5, 400ft •Distance: 10 km •Hiking Time: 3-4 hours •Habitat: Rain Forest
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Dress code is formal
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We spent two weeks with Migration Venture Africa and successfully climbed Kilimanjaro followed by a safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. Before we arrived all communication was handled by Amos who was extremely communicative and very timely. I felt very comfortable through the booking process. Fro...
We spent two weeks with Migration Venture Africa and successfully climbed Kilimanjaro followed by a safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. Before we arrived all communication was handled by Amos who was extremely communicative and very timely. I felt very comfortable through the booking process. From the moment we were picked up at the airport (by Issa) we felt relaxed and comfortable from the folks at Migration. We got to the hotel and they had everything we needed. It was a simple accommodation but has everything you need - hot shower, breakfast included, lunch, dinner, beers, and attendants nearby waiting to help with anything you need. They helped up get around town (drove us themselves) and helped us with a couple extra tours we did. The Kilimanjaro climb was incredible! Our group was only myself and my wife. For just the two of us we had 2 guides, 1 cook, 8 porters. We felt like part of a family with how welcoming all the porters and the group was. They were always encouraging and smiling and made the climb such a great experience. Our guides Siza and Vitalis were experts. They knew the perfect pace for us and were very attentive to our needs. On summit day they actually carried our packs and we all made it to the top! Such a personalized and custom experience. There were other groups on the mountain with up to 20 climbers and a huge operation of guides, porters, etc... I was so glad I didn't sign up with one of those big groups - I cant imagine their climb was as special and as customized as ours. After the climb we relaxed for a day then were off to safari. Our safari guide was so welcoming and funny too. It was again only myself and my wife on the tour which made it extra special. The accommodations at night were incredible. We stayed at such a nice place and wished we could have stayed more. In all I am so glad we booked with Migration Venture Africa and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to have a reasonably priced, accommodating, and successful tour. We felt like family there and hope we can return some day!Just completed the machame route, originally booked for 7 days/6 nights. Our guides Goodluck and Vitto were amazing, so supportive and wouldn’t have managed the to get to the summit without them. The food was amazing the whole time and we even got our own waiter/Porter Nasorro made every day spec...
Just completed the machame route, originally booked for 7 days/6 nights. Our guides Goodluck and Vitto were amazing, so supportive and wouldn’t have managed the to get to the summit without them. The food was amazing the whole time and we even got our own waiter/Porter Nasorro made every day special and our tent feel like home. Cannot recommend this company enough.Kilimanjaro trekking with Migration Venture was recommended by a former classmate and I happy that I listened to her advice. Every little detail of our six day’s Machame route climb was meticulously planned by Amos and his reservations team then perfectly carried out by senior mountain guide Epa ...
Kilimanjaro trekking with Migration Venture was recommended by a former classmate and I happy that I listened to her advice. Every little detail of our six day’s Machame route climb was meticulously planned by Amos and his reservations team then perfectly carried out by senior mountain guide Epa and Vitalis his assistant. The climbing equipment was top of the range and in mint condition, tents kept us warm on the coldest nights, mats & sleeping bags comfortable to lie on. We had many great moments and nice surprises during the climb, as we clambered through different vegetation, there were few animals, mainly monkeys but lots of birds which I loved. We had great weather during the trek and it was great to reach the summit. I would not hesitate to recommend Migration Venture to other climbers.Amos organized our 6 days Kilimanjaro Machame trek tour and it was really fantastic. We were a group of 4 teachers and set to do the highest mountain in Africa challenge, we settled for Migration Venture Africa because of their great reviews and recommendation from our colleague- Bart who knew th...
Amos organized our 6 days Kilimanjaro Machame trek tour and it was really fantastic. We were a group of 4 teachers and set to do the highest mountain in Africa challenge, we settled for Migration Venture Africa because of their great reviews and recommendation from our colleague- Bart who knew them from a previous climb. It was not an easy task as it became increasingly harder to push further as we got higher. Were it not for the invaluable support from the incredible crew of guides, porters and cook, we would have given up midway short of the summit. We are really lucky to have the best support and great company all the way to the summit. I strongly recommend Migration Venture Africa for Kilimanjaro Trekking.I joined 3 other trekkers on the 6 day Machame route Kilimanjaro climb with Migration Venture Africa . Everything was smooth, from the initial communication, payments in the run up to the trip and the actual trip. I found the company to be very professional and well equipped with quality gear. Th...
I joined 3 other trekkers on the 6 day Machame route Kilimanjaro climb with Migration Venture Africa . Everything was smooth, from the initial communication, payments in the run up to the trip and the actual trip. I found the company to be very professional and well equipped with quality gear. This company is very professional and did everything to make the climb as smooth as possible. We had mountain guides Siza and Tumaini leading the hard working support crew of cook and porters. Our vitals were closely monitored, checking our oxygen levels twice daily, the food was also delicious and plentiful. We all made it to Kilimanjaro Summit thanks to the excellent work and planning put in by the whole team.What an incredible experience! My friends and I recently did 6 days Machame Kilimanjaro Climb with Migration Venture Africa with guide Nicholas and assistant guide Eric. They led an awesome crew that supported us successfully to summit Uhuru Peak. They were meticulous in everything that they did ...
What an incredible experience! My friends and I recently did 6 days Machame Kilimanjaro Climb with Migration Venture Africa with guide Nicholas and assistant guide Eric. They led an awesome crew that supported us successfully to summit Uhuru Peak. They were meticulous in everything that they did and it helped that we had quality tents and equipment from the company. I was impressed that our health and safety was taken very seriously. Nicholas checked our health vitals every day, reminding us to drink plenty of water and fluids. I still do not know how cook James managed to prepare delicious meals in difficult conditions but his food was great. We enjoyed their company very much and it was fun listening to their stories also learning important facts about the mountain history, habitats……. That all culminated in conquering Kili. Asante Sana Guys!