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Kilimanjaro climbing - Machame Route 6 days Itinerary

Kilimanjaro climbing – Machame Route 6 days Itinerary, also known as the “Whiskey” route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Machame’s draw is in its scenic beauty. However, the trail is considered difficult, steep and challenging, particularly due to its shorter itinerary. Therefore this route is better suited for more adventurous folks or those with some high altitude, hiking or backpacking experience.

Departure & Return Location

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) (Google Map)

Departure Time

8:30AM After breakfast

What to Expect

The hike is led by expert guides, with years of experience climbing this majestic mountain, and you will also be assisted by a friendly crew of mountaineers to ensure your Kilimanjaro experience is truly unforgettable.

The route winds through a spectacular array of landscapes, which include verdant Afromontane forests, a heath zone of yellow helichrysum (also known as golden eternal flowers) and purple lobelia plants, alpine forests and glacial valleys, making for exceptional photographic opportunities

Pamoja Kilimanjaro & Safaris team will make sure your dreams become reality

Itinerary

Day 1Machame gate – Machame Camp

  • Distance: 11km/7miles,
  • Hiking Time: 5-7hours,
  • Eleven: 5,380ft to 9,350ft or,
  • Habitat: Rain Forest.

The drive starts from Moshi to Machame gate by passing through the Machame village which is located on the slope of mountain Kilimanjaro. After gate REGISTRATION and permits we start the hiking to the sense rain forest until we reach to Machame camp

Day 2Machame Camp – Shira Cave Camp

  • Distance: 5km/3miles.
  • Hiking Time: 5-6hours.
  • Eleven: 9,350ft to 12,500ft.
  • Habitat: Heath.

This is a shortest day but steeper one. You will Wake up and get breakfast, start proceed your hiking for the second day where you will trek several uphill where there are several viewpoints from which you can see the plains and forests below and Kibo peak above and also mount Meru which is the second highest mountain in Tanzania, also as you gain high altitude you will notice changes in vegetations and the trees diminish in size, giving way to Kilimanjaro’s famous high altitude plants, Scenecio kilimanjari and Lobelia deckenii.

Day 3Shira Cave Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

  • Distance: 10km/6miles.
  • Hiking Time: 6-8hours.
  • Eleven: 12,500ft to 15,190ft to 13,044.
  • Vegetation: Alpine Desert.

Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and finally reach camp The day has been spent at altitude (up to 4600m), but we have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.

Day 4Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp

  • Distance: 9km/5miles.
  • Hiking Time: 8-10hours.
  • Eleven: 13,044 ft to 15,331 ft.
  • Vegetation: Alpine Desert.

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12am to start the climb to the summit.

Day 5Barafu Camp – Uhuru – Millennium camp

  • Distance: 5km/3miles and 7km/4mile.
  • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours and 2-4 hours.
  • Eleven: 15,331 ft to 19,341ft and 12,434 ft.
  • Vegetation: Arctic to Heath.

We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.

Day 6Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate

  • Distance: 12km/7miles.
  • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours.
  • Eleven: 12,434 ft – 5,380 ft.
  • Vegetation: Rain forest. 

 A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel

Killimanjaro Trekking Price Comparison

BUDGET PRICE
STANDARD PRICE
LUXURY PRICE

Package Name 1 Climber 2-4 Climbers 5-8 Climbers 9+ Climbers
Marangu Route 5 days $1435 $1350 $1305 $1250
Marangu Route 6 days $1545 $1450 $1405 $1350
Machame Route 6 days $1695 $1675 $1550 $1525
Machame Route 7 days $1775 $1675 $1595 $1550
Lemosho Route 6 days $1705 $1625 $1550 $1525
Lemosho Route 7 days $1805 $1705 $1625 $1550
Lemosho Route 8 days $1875 $1775 $1675 $1650
Rongai Route 6 days $1705 $1625 $1550 $1525
Rongai Route 7 days $1805 $1705 $1625 $1550
Northern Circuit Route 9 days $2075 $1975 $1825 $1795
Umbwe Route 6 days $1705 $1605 $1550 $1525
BUDGET PRICE INCLUDE
  • Oxygen Cylinder
  • Medically qualified guides
  • Twice a day medical health checkup, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope.
  • Backpackers accommodations (Camping sites) before & after the climb, bed & breakfast basis, double occupancy
  • Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.
  • Pick up and drop off to the Airport (Private transfers)
  • Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees.
  • Government tax (18% VAT ON TOUR FEE AND SERVICE)
  • Mountain climbing certificate
  • Team Kilimanjaro rescue fees
  • Fear Wages for the mountain crew as approved by Kilimanjaro national park Authority, and Kilimanjaro Association of Tour operator (KIATO)
  • 3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs. of your personal gear.
  • 4-season mountain tents, double occupancy.
  • Mess tent, tables, chairs and trekking poles.
  • All meals while on the climb + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts.
  • As much treated water you can drink while climbing.
  • Hot water for washing up daily.
BUDGET PRICE NOT INCLUDE
  • Airfares and taxes
  • Tip to your guides, porters and cook.
  • Lunch, dinner and drinks at hotel
  • Health requirements (Yellow Fever – compulsory depending on how you travel to Tanzania, Meningitis & Hepatitis A optional but recommended)
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Laundry (available at the hotel)
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Optional travel insurance
  • Personal hiking/trekking gear- Some gears available for rent
  • Snacks and personal medicine

Package Name 1 Climber 2-4 Climbers 5-8 Climbers 9+ Climbers
Marangu Route 5 days $ 1585 USD $ 1500 USD $ 1455 USD $ 1400 USD
Marangu Route 6 days $ 1695 USD $ $1600 USD $ 1555 USD $ 1500 USD
Machame Route 6 days $ 1845 USD $ 1745 USD $ 1700 USD $ 1675 USD
Machame Route 7 days $ 1925 USD $ 1825 USD $ 1745 USD $ 1700 USD
Lemosho Route 6 days $ 1855 USD $ 1775 USD $ 1700 USD $ 1675 USD
Lemosho Route 7 days $ 1955 USD $ 1855 USD $ 1755 USD $ 1700 USD
Lemosho Route 8 days $ 2025 USD $ 1925 USD $ 1825 USD $ 1800 USD
Rongai Route 6 days $ 1855 USD $ 1775 USD $ 1700 USD $ 1675 USD
Rongai Route 7 days $ 1955 USD $ 1855 USD $ 1775 USD $ 1700 USD
Northern Circuit Route 9 days $ 2225 USD $ 2125 USD $ 1975 USD $ 1945 USD
Umbwe Route 6 days $ 1855 USD $ 1755 USD $ 1700 USD $ 1675 USD
STANDARD PRICE INCLUDE
  • Oxygen Cylinder
  • Medically qualified guides
  • Twice a day medical health checkup, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope.
  • Midrange accommodations before & after the climb, bed & breakfast basis, double occupancy(Key’s Hotel, Panama Lodge, Lindini Lodge)
  • Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.
  • Pick up and drop off to the Airport (Private transfers)
  • Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees.
  • Government tax (18% VAT ON TOUR FEE AND SERVICE)
  • Mobile toilet
  • Mountain climbing certificate
  • Team Kilimanjaro rescue fees
  • Fear Wages for the mountain crew as approved by Kilimanjaro national park Authority, and Kilimanjaro Association of Tour operator (KIATO)
  • 3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs. of your personal gear.
  • 4-season mountain tents, double occupancy.
  • Mess tent, tables, chairs, double layer sleeping bag 3 inches thick and trekking poles.
  • All meals while on the climb + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts.
  • As much treated water you can drink while climbing.
  • Hot water for washing up daily.
STANDARD PRICE NOT INCLUDE
    • Airfares and taxes
    • Tip to your guides, porters and cook.
    • Lunch, dinner and drinks at hotel
    • Health requirements (Yellow Fever – compulsory depending on how you travel to Tanzania, Meningitis & Hepatitis A optional but recommended)
    • Personal travel insurance
    • Laundry (available at the hotel)
    • Items of a personal nature
    • Optional travel insurance
    • Personal hiking/trekking gear- Some gears available for rent
    • Snacks and personal medicine

Package Name 1 Climber 2-4 Climbers 5-8Climbers 9+ Climbers
Marangu Route 5 days $1735 $1650 $1605 $1550
Marangu Route 6 days $1845 $1750 $1705 $1650
Machame Route 6 days $1995 $1895 $1850 $1825
Machame Route 7 days $2075 $2005 $1895 $1850
Lemosho Route 6 days $2005 $1925 $1850 $1825
Lemosho Route 7 days $2105 $2005 $1905 $1850
Lemosho Route 8 days $2175 $2075 $1975 $1950
Rongai Route 6 days $2005 $1925 $1850 $1825
Rongai Route 7 days $2105 $2005 $1925 $1850
Northern Circuit Route 9 days $2375 $2275 $2125 $2095
Umbwe Route 6 days $1855 $1905 $1850 $1825
LUXURY PRICE INCLUDE
  • Oxygen Cylinder
  • Medically qualified guides
  • Twice a day medical health checkup, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope.
  • 4 STARS accommodations before & after the climb, FB. (WERUWERU RIVER LODGE, KIBO PALACE, KILI WONDERS HOTEL)
  • Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.
  • Pick up and drop off to the Airport (Private transfers)
  • Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees.
  • Government tax (18% VAT ON TOUR FEE AND SERVICE)
  • Mobile toilet
  • Mountain climbing certificate
  • Team Kilimanjaro rescue fees
  • Fear Wages for the mountain crew as approved by Kilimanjaro national park Authority, and Kilimanjaro Association of Tour operator (KIATO)
  • 3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs. of your personal gear.
  • 4-season mountain tents, double occupancy.
  • Mess tent, tables, chairs, sleeping bag & pad 3 inches thick, Mattress and trekking poles.
  • All meals while on the climb + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts.
  • As much treated water you can drink while climbing.
  • Hot water for washing up daily.
LUXURY PRICE NOT INCLUDE
    • Airfares and taxes
    • Tip to your guides, porters and cook.
    • Drinks at hotel
    • Health requirements (Yellow Fever – compulsory depending on how you travel to Tanzania, Meningitis & Hepatitis A optional but recommended)
    • Personal travel insurance
    • Laundry (available at the hotel)
    • Items of a personal nature
    • Optional travel insurance
    • Personal hiking/trekking gear- Some gears available for rent
    • Snacks and personal medicine

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