6 Day Machame Route


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This is a 6 day Kilimanjaro hike starting at Machame gate and ascending via Stella Point. There is a nighttime ascent to the summit. The trip is the most 'budget' trip we run although you still have a mess tent as standard and most importantly knowledgeable professional guides that go through bi annual training. Our logistics team at our base monitors your trip from start to finish.

Highlights
Kilimanjaro: afromontane forest, Shira plateau, glacial valleys and alpine desert, views of Mawenzi, ascent of Kibo and possible views of Kibo caldera and ash pit. Glaciers and the roof of Africa!

Details

Price Includes

(HK-25110-P)

Trained Kilimanjaro guides

All relevant Kilimanjaro Park fees & rescue fees

Emergency medical evacuation

Supplemental oxygen & pulse oximeters

All accommodation and meals

Transfers

Drinks on the hike

Price Excludes

International flights.
Entry visas.
Gratuities.
Items of a personal nature.
Alterations to this itinerary (i.e. if different accommodations and services are provided then the price will most likely vary up or down).
Airport departure taxes (unless stated).
Laundry.
Beverages in hotels (except those in your personal safari vehicle).
Hospital bills and international evacuation in the event of an emergency.

Suitability / Level

Moderate

Minimum Age

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Itinerary & Highlights

DAY1-KILIMANJARO / MACHAME
After breakfast you depart by vehicle to Kilimanjaro. At the gate your crew finalizes packing and after finishing with formalities you start of from Machame gate. Today's hiking is through verdant afromontane forest to Machame camp and on route you have a picnic lunch. Look out for pretty endemic flora and a gradation of forest zones!
Overnight Machame Camp (breakfast - lunch - dinner)

DAY2–KILIMANJARO / SHIRA
From Machame camp you hike to Shira Camp. The first section is relatively steep and altitude is gained rapidly. A picnic lunch is taken on trail today. The zone you pass through today is known as the heath zone where attractive Helichrysum and lobelia plants become apparent. Various geologic features can be seen today from lava tubes to glacial valleys.
Overnight Shira Camp (breakfast - lunch - dinner)

DAY3–
KILIMANJARO / BARRANCO
Today is a walk high sleep low day. You ascend into alpine desert and for those that are feeling strong you can even head up to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco camp. Lunch is taken on route. This is long day but a great acclimatization day!
Overnight Barranco Camp (breakfast - lunch - dinner)

DAY4–KILIMANJARO / BARAFU
From Barranco camp, famous for its' giant groundsels (Senecio species), you ascend the Barranco wall and hike glacial valleys and lunch is taken at Karanga camp. After lunch you continue onwards in the alpine desert towards Barafu camp. Desolate alpine desert and at times strong winds rip over this camp and yet in the evening splendid views of Mawenzi peak are the norm. A relatively early dinner is taken before heading to rest for the evening.
Overnight Barafu Camp (breakfast - lunch - dinner)

DAY5–KILIMANJARO / MWEKA
Most people depart just before midnight for the final summit bid. Patience and persistence is the name of game to reach the summit and by dawn as the first rays of light start to appear, most arrive near the rim. Ascending via Stella Point affords a relatively short final section to Uhuru peak, the Roof of Africa! What goes up must come down and your goal today is to reach Mweka camp.
Overnight Mweka Camp (breakfast - lunch - dinner)

DAY6 – ARUSHA
After breakfast you descend once again through montane forest and around mid day after saying farewell to your crew, you are picked up and transfer back to your accommodation.
(breakfast – picnic lunch)

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