6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route Tour

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6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route Tour Overview

The easier Marangu route is called the Coca Cola route, while the harder Machame route is called the Whiskey route because it is known to be a hard climb. On the Marangu Route, the slope is gradual, and climbers stay in huts. On the Machame route, climbers walk steeper trails for longer distances and sleep in tents. The Machame Route up Mount Kilimanjaro can be done in at least six days. Most people, though, do it over seven days so they can get used to the altitude better. The trek starts at Machame Gate, which is in the lush, fertile rain forest at the southern base of the mountain. The path goes toward the Shira Plateau and then circles halfway around the mountain on the southern circuit. This gives the climber a chance to see great views from all sides. From the east, you can get to the top, and the Mweka trail is used to get back down

Detailed Itinerary

You’ll meet our Mangokili Adventures driver at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), and he’ll take you to your hotel in Moshi town. There, you’ll meet your guide, who will tell you about your upcoming hike and check your gear to make sure you have everything you need for the mountain. You can rent the gear you forgot on this day.

Spend the night at Lindrin lodge or Park view hotel. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included.

We drive for an hour from Moshi to Machame gate, where we fill out paperwork, meet our porters, and start to climb. The first part of the trail steadily goes uphill and goes through a beautiful, dense rainforest. This path doesn’t get used as much, so it can get a little overgrown in spots and is often wet and muddy.

 

10.8 km (6.7 mi) has been traveled.

It should take about 6 hours.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Our path keeps going up through the forest until we reach the steep climb up to the Shira Plateau. From there, we can see the mountain, which is a nice reward. When you turn around and look back, you will see Mt. Meru rising high above Arusha town.

The distance covered is 5.4 km (3.4 mi), and it should take about 5 hours. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included in the price.

 

Now that you’re walking on high moorland, the whole feel of the trek has changed. We walk around the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, under the Lava Tower and the last part of the Western Breach, until we reach camp. We spent the day at a high altitude (up to 4600m), but we followed the mountaineering rule of “walk high, sleep low” to help your body get used to the high altitude.

 

10.8 km (6.7 mi) has been traveled.

It took about 8 hours.

Included in the price are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 

We start our day by going down into the Great Barranco, which is a big gorge. Then, we climb steeply up the Great Barranco Wall, which separates us from the southeast slopes of Kibo. It’s not hard, but it’s a long and tiring climb over rocks. We walk under the Heim and Kersten glaciers on our way to the Karanga valley, which is our last place to get fresh water before reaching the top. As we walk through dry, empty land to reach Barafu camp, the ground is now made of scree.

The distance covered was about 8.5 km (5.3 mi), and it took about 8 hours.

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included.

 

We leave around midnight and walk steeply up to the glaciers at the top. We will climb scree for 4 to 5 hours, but we will gain a lot of height in a short distance. There are beautiful views. When the first sun rays hit us, we should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m). We are surrounded by spectacular ice cliffs inside the crater, and the views of jagged Mawenzi peak and the rest of the area are breathtaking. We walk for another hour to reach the top, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We start our descent by going back to Stella Point. From there, we go down the scree slope and track to Barafu Camp for breakfast. After that, we go down to Millennium Camp for a long, well-deserved rest.

 

13.4 km (8.3 mi) have been traveled.

12–15 hours is about how long it will take.

Included in the price are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 

We take a gentle walk through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we finish up with park paperwork and get certificates that you can hang up with pride. Then, our vehicles pick us up and take us back to the hotel in Moshi, where you can enjoy a hot shower.

The distance covered is 12.1 km (7.5 mi), and the trip should take about 6 hours. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price.

  • Spend the night at Lindrin Lodge or Park View Hotel

 

After the Kilimanjaro trek, you have the rest of the day to relax before your flight home. Depending on what time your flight leaves, you could go to Moshi town and buy some souvenirs before going to the airport. If you want to keep exploring Tanzania, you can add on safari, Zanzibar, and other things.

 

Breakfast is included.

Pricing for 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route Tour

12 - 45 - 78 & above
$2450$2150$1950$1800

Price Includes:

  • Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
  • 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi in FULL BOARD (FB).
  •   Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
  • Park entry fees,
  • Camping fees
  • Crater fee (if any)
  • Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services
  • 4 Season mountain tents
  • Double layered Sleeping Mats 4 inches (10cm) thick
  • Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Hot water for washing
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
  • Government taxes
  • Portable oxygen tanks
  • Ox meter
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Stethoscope
  • Portable flush toilet with a toilet and tent
  • Mountain climbing certificates

Price Excludes

  • Drinks at your hotel before and after the climb.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Flights
  • Laundry (Available at the hotel)
  • Personal items and toiletries
  • Tips for guides, porters and cook

What Our Clients Say About Us

Based on 21 reviews
Serina P
2022-12-02
Excellent! We really enjoyed the safari, everything was well organized, it was wonderful.Dickson our guide was very professional, he did everything so that we could see as many animals as possible, it was a wonder every day.this Safari will remain an unforgettable memorythank you to the whole Mango Kili Adventuresi team
Moritz W
2022-10-23
Kilimanjaro Hike and visit of Tarangire and Ngorongoro Nationalpark We spent around 10 days with Mangokili adventures doing both a hike up Kilimanjaro, along the Lemosho route and visiting Ngorongoro and Tarangire Nationalpark. The hike up Kilimanjaro was amazing and the support we received by the team in terms of service and kindness was great, we really loved it. Also the trips to the Nationalparks were great and very interesting.
Gian Luca Reiss
2022-08-25
Very nice! We were a group of 3 friends who climbed the Kilimanjaro with the Lemosho-Route in 6 days (normally 7 days) and did a 2-day safari afterwards. From the point of interest to the actual engagement, every worry and question was taken care of by Mangokili Adventures. The organization worked out super well. We had 2 great guides, 11 great porters for the Kilimanjaro-hike and 1 great guide for the safari. Especially good for trips with a budget. We paid in total about 2.400 USD.Super content.
Christoph S
2022-04-15
Einfach super Super Erlebnis.Wir hatten eine Tagestour und es war traumhaft. Immerwieder gerne.Alles war so wie geplant.Wie werden beim nächsten mal wieder buchen...
cbarazaruiz
2022-04-02
Todo perfecto Todo perfecto y organizado. Amabilidad, juventud, profesionalidad y seguridad. Erick no solo nos hizo de anfitrión sino que se convirtió en un compañero más.Eficaz solucionando problemas y llevando la organización de forma perfecta.
Ruben R
2022-03-14
Amazing adventure Mangokili adventure is a great team... It's better say... they're an incredible team, all my group climbed the KILIMANJARO due to this amazing persons and after that we had three days in differents safaris. Marvelous
Herman F
2021-08-20
Quite Adventurous! I have had an opportunity to travel with Mangokil Adventures company, they are real observe professionalism. I went with a friend and the founder Erick was very informative. He well organized our trip to our satisfaction. The Camping sites were awesome. He offered us a Mto wa Mbu free trip and was absolutely amazing. Seen a lot of artistic paints with millions meanings. This is the company I would definitely recommend anyone want to experience an adventurous life 🙂!Thank you Erick, you are the best!
Leo N
2021-08-17
The tour was great with a very friendly guide and driver, the accommodation was outstanding The tour was great with a very friendly guide and driver, the accommodation was outstandingThe communication was great, always replied to our questions. The driver was good and even helped us spot animals on the safari while driving, the guide was easygoing and replied to any of our questions.The accommodation should be displayed as premium, we did not expect to arrive at a toilet inside the room, a bottle of water to brush your teeth, soap and clean towels provided, amazing food and chef, a lounge to chill and take beers/drinks. Pictures of the accommodation and food should be displayed as it was way more than we expected given the surroundings
Oyesiku E
2021-08-17
Excellent trip with an excellent guide Excellent trip with an excellent guideWe received exactly what we have expected. Even more!Erick our guide was funny and supportive of all our wishes.We have seen everything whatever can be wished to be seen!
Anthony J
2021-08-17
A passionate company providing a unique safari experience. A passionate company providing a unique safari experience.It has been my pleasure to follow and experience Mangokili Adventures. The commitment shown by Erick and staff to explore and experience the care for wildlife and entertain tourists from all over the world is to be commended. A credit to the safari team, for sharing their wildlife and history, through their endeavors to enrich our lives.

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