[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ bg_type=”image” bg_image_new=”24621″ bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_override=”full” parallax_content=”off” fadeout_row=”off” enable_overlay=”enable_overlay_value” overlay_color=”rgba(12,13,13,0.4)” overlay_pattern=”transperant” overlay_pattern_opacity=”16″ overlay_pattern_attachment=”scroll” css=”.vc_custom_1651157306582{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][boc_heading html_element=”h1″ alignment=”center” color=”#ffffff” font_size=”35px” css_classes=”text_transform”]Machame Route[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_width=”100px” divider_position=”center” divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.2)” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”10px”][boc_heading html_element=”h4″ alignment=”center” color=”#c9c9c9″ subheading=”yes” margin_bottom=”30px” font_size=”15px” css_classes=”text_transform”]Kilimanjaro Trekking – 6 days Machame Route[/boc_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1650886293688{padding-top: 80px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1650550900568{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][boc_heading html_element=”h4″ color=”#ab8f63″ font_size=”25px”]Overview[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_color=”#eeeeee”][vc_column_text]
This is probably the most scenic route up Kilimanjaro. The accommodation on the way up and down is strictly camping (mobile tents) only. This trek is strenuous and may be better suited to more adventurous hikers. The Machame route is normally completed in a minimum of 6 days/5nights on the mountain.
However, the Kilimanjaro Machame Route is a bit difficult for the climbers to climb up. The ascending through Barranco Wall on day four is the hardest one. The steppe climbing is though a complete non-technical climb.
If you are someone who has decent physical strength, Machame Route is highly recommended. The route offers a great acclimatizing opportunity following the “walk high and sleep low” rule. Hence around half the population of the climbers prefer Machame to ascend.
Compared to the Marangu Route, Machame offers a long itinerary. Usually, the Kilimanjaro Machame Route takes 6 to 7 days for ascending to the Uhuru Peak.
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[/boc_list_item][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][boc_heading color=”#ab8f63″ margin_top=”20px” font_size=”25px”]Itinerary[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_color=”#eeeeee”][boc_accordion_section rounded=”yes” border=”yes”][boc_accordion title=”Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp” is_open=”yes”]Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: RainForest
You will be driven from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, passing through the village of Machame, located on the lower slopes of the mountain. As we leave park gate behind, our walk starts through the rain forest on a winding trail up the ridge. At some sections the trail can be muddy and slippery, so the gaiters and trekking poles are a good to bring. At the end of our today’s trek lies Machame Camp, where we stay for the night.
[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp”]Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
The second day continues through increasingly sparse trees and bushes into moorlands. The day finishes with Shira Camp, which is on a small plateau in the high moorlands, and features views of Kibo in the northeast and Mount Meru towards the west. White necked ravens can be seen throughout the day. There is also a set of small caves a short walk from the campsite known as the Shira Caves.[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp”]Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Semi Desert
Today’s route turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower. Lunch will be served in a designated area before ascending the rocky path to Lava Tower. After lunch you descent again to the Barranco camping area and after reaching the high altitude of 4600m at Lava Tower, you will feel actual benefit of acclimatization. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall.[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp”]Distance: 9km
Hiking Time: 8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we take short scramble to the top of the Great Barranco and then a traverse over scree and ridges to the Karanga Valley, beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten, and Decken Glaciers. After a short and well deserved break we leave Karanga and cross the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail, used for descend from the mountain later. From here we continue up to the Barafu Camp. Here we will rest, have dinner and prepare for the summit day. From Barafu you can enjoy the view of two volcanic cones Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, and that view is quite spectacular and you should not miss it.[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut”]Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
Habitat: Arctic
An early start for the ascent to the rim of the Kibo Crater between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers. The last section before the rim can sometimes be snow-covered and an ice-axe or ski stick is useful for balance. At the rim we will reach Stella point, from where we have further hour to Uhuru Peak. After a short stop for taking photos we descend to the Barafu Hut for a rest and lunch before continuing on past Millenium camp down to Mweka Hut in the giant heather zone on the forest edge. Those with the strength left from the summit may wish to descend to the Reutsh Crater and visit the ice pinnacles of the Eastern Icefields. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi/Arusha”]Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: RainForest
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi or Arusha.[/boc_accordion][/boc_accordion_section][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][boc_img_carousel items_visible=”4″ arrows_position=”side” autoplay=”yes” loop=”yes” fixed_size=”yes” image_ids=”24621,24620,24618,24619,24617″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#f2ead2″ css=”.vc_custom_1650886258061{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/12″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/12″ css=”.vc_custom_1650550413428{margin-bottom: 50px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-right-color: #ddbd8b !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][boc_heading color=”#ab8f63″ margin_top=”20px” font_size=”20px” css_classes=”text_transform”]What’s Included[/boc_heading][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro route gate[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Government taxes[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Sleeping mountain tents[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Double layered Sleeping Mats[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]3 meals daily while on the mountain[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Filtered water throughout the trek[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Hot Water For Wash[/boc_list_item][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/12″][boc_heading color=”#ab8f63″ margin_top=”20px” font_size=”20px” css_classes=”text_transform”]Not Included[/boc_heading][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]International flights[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Items of a personal nature[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Tips for the mountain crew[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Laundry Services[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Travel insurance[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Visa fees[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Personal expenses not included in the itinerary[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Laundry Service[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Trekking equipment not included in the itinerary (clothing, footwear, portable toilets and tents, accessories)[/boc_list_item][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
