6 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro Machame
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Experience the ultimate Kilimanjaro climb with our expert-guided 6-day Machame Route — the perfect balance of acclimatization, scenery, and summit success.
Minimum age: 10+
Adventure awaits! Children aged 10 and up can join the trek with proper preparation, guidance, and parental supervision.
Expert Guides
Our knowledgeable guides will enrich your experience with insights into Tanzania's ecosystems and cultures.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Machame Gate (1,800m / 5,905ft) → Machame Camp (2,850m / 9,350ft)
- Distance: ~11 km (~7 miles)
- Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
- Elevation Gain: +1,050m (+3,445ft)
Start your Kilimanjaro climb at Machame Gate , entering through the lush rainforest. The trail is steep in sections but rewards you with beautiful views and wildlife sightings. Arrive at Machame Camp , surrounded by natural beauty.
Day 2
Machame Camp (2,850m / 9,350ft) → Shira Camp (3,800m / 12,467ft)
- Distance: ~6 km (~4 miles)
- Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
- Elevation Gain: +900m (+2,950ft)
Leave the forest behind and enter the open moorland. The path becomes steeper and more rugged as you hike toward Shira Camp , offering panoramic views of the mountain and an early taste of high-altitude trekking.
Day 3
Shira Camp (3,800m / 12,467ft) → Barranco Camp (3,950m / 12,959ft)
A special treat awaits early today — a guided exploration of the Serengeti as the sun rises. The golden light reveals a world coming alive, from predators on the prowl to herds stirring under the morning sky.
- Distance: ~8 km (~5 miles)
- Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
- Elevation Gain:+150m (+492ft)
Today includes a gradual ascent followed by a dramatic descent into the valley before reaching Barranco Camp . This scenic day sets you up for the famous Barranco Wall climb the next morning.
Day 4
Barranco Camp (3,950m / 12,959ft) → Barafu Camp (4,640m / 15,223ft)
- Distance: ~5 km (~3 miles)
- Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
- Elevation Gain:+690m (+2,264ft)
Begin with the thrilling climb over the Barranco Wall , then descend slightly before ascending again to Barafu Camp . Located on the edge of the crater rim, this is your base before summit night.
Day 5
Barafu Camp (4,640m / 15,223ft) → Uhuru Peak (5,895m / 19,341ft) → Mweka Camp (3,100m / 10,170ft)
- Distance:~14 km (~9 miles)
- Hiking Time: 10–14 hours
- Elevation Gain/loss: +1,255m / -1,540m (+4,117ft / -5,052ft)
Summit night begins around midnight . Trek steeply to Stella Point on the crater rim, then push to Uhuru Peak , the highest point in Africa. Descend to Mweka Camp for the night, tired but triumphant.
Day 6
Day 6: Mweka Camp (3,100m / 10,170ft) → Mweka Gate (1,630m / 5,348ft) → Moshi/Arusha
- Distance:~10 km (~6 miles)
- Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
- Elevation Loss:-1,470m (-4,823ft)
Descend through the tropical Mweka Rainforest , passing waterfalls and wildlife. Arrive at Mweka Gate , where you’ll receive your summit certificate. Transfer back to Moshi or Arusha to celebrate your achievement.
Includes
- All transfers
- Professional and experienced mountain guide, cook and porters
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Rescue fees
- Clean purified water
- Accommodation before climbing
- All entry fees
- All meals during your trekking
- Large portion of fresh healthy nutritious food
Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees ($50 -$100, varies by nationality)
- Sleeping bags, bring your own sleeping bag but still you can rent it in Arusha at reasonable
- Gratitude’s for Kilimanjaro climbing crews
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses ((e.g. laundry bills, telephone bills, beverages etc.))
- Tips & gratuities
- Optional activities