6 days kilimanjaro machame route climbing

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Machame route is also known as Whisky route

1. Tag 1 Arrival and Transfers

   6 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route Climbing starts with a pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport, then a transfer to Moshi. Your accommodation will be at Maridadi Hotel before and after the climb. A briefing will be conducted at the lodge in Moshi by your guide on the day of your climb.

   🛏 Moshi 🍽 BB

2. Tag 2 Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (3,000m)

   The drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate takes about 1 hour. After registration, you’ll trek through rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge. The trail can be muddy and slippery, so gaiters and trekking poles are useful. Continue uphill until reaching Machame Camp for overnight.

   🛏 Machame camlp 🍽 BLD

3. Tag 3 Machame Camp (3,000m) to Shira Camp (3,840m)

   After breakfast, leave the rainforest and ascend on a steep rocky ridge covered with heather. The trail continues west onto a river gorge before arriving at Shira Camp. Rest, dinner, and overnight at Shira campsite.

   🛏 Shira camp 🍽 BLD

4. Tag 4 Shira Camp (3,840m) – Lava Tower (4,640m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)

   Continue east up a ridge toward Lava Tower, also called the “Shark’s Tooth.” After reaching 4,640m, descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m). This day is important for acclimatization, as you climb high and sleep lower. Overnight at Barranco Camp surrounded by giant Senecias.

   🛏 Barranco camp 🍽 BLD

5. Tag 5 Barranco Camp (3,960m) to Barafu Camp (4,640m)

   Climb the famous Barranco Wall, then continue through Karanga Valley (lunch at 4,200m) before joining the Mweka Trail junction. Continue up to Barafu Camp where you’ll rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for summit day. Views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks are stunning from here.

   🛏 Barafu Camp 🍽 BLD

6. Tag 6 Barafu Camp (4,640m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,080m)

   Summit day! Start just after midnight, climbing steep scree toward Stella Point (5,685m). After a short rest, continue for about 1 hour to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – the highest point in Africa. After celebrations and photos, descend to Barafu for lunch, then continue to Mweka Camp for overnight. Expect a long and challenging day.

   🛏 Mweka camp 🍽 BLD

7. Tag 7 Mweka Camp (3,080m) to Mweka Gate (1,640m) to Moshi

   After breakfast, continue descending through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. At lower elevations, the trail can be wet and muddy. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to Moshi. Overnight at Maridadi Hotel.

   🛏 Moshi 🍽 BB

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