Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Machame Route: 6 days 5 nights (accommodation in tents)

Day 1

Depart from Arusha or Moshi to Machame gate. Start ascending through the rainforest to Machame camp (3100m). The trek takes about 5-7 hours.

Day 2

In the morning after breakfast leave the Machame camp and start trekking again through the rainforest and continue ascending to alpine flora and fauna. This walk will take 5-6hours up to Shira camp (3820m), where you overnight.

Day 3

From Shira camp continue trekking to the lava tower passing through the open slopes, heading to the arrow glacier. This trekking day as you reach higher altitude is good for acclimatization. This will take 6-7 hours. Overnight at Baranco camp.

Day 4

After breakfast leave Baranco, walk on a steep ridge to the Karanga Valley heading towards Barafu camp. From there you can have a good view of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Altitude here is 4600m and is reached after 5-6 hours. You will have dinner and an early sleep, so you can start the final trek at midnight.

Day 5 - Summit Day

At midnight take a hot drink and snacks and get prepared for approaching the top. The summit Uhuru Peak (5895m) will be reached after 7-8hours. Enjoy the unique sunrise. After a rest start descending to Mweka camp (3100m), which will take about 5hours.

Day 6

After breakfast start walking down through the forest to Mweka Gate. This takes about 3-4hours. There you will be transferred to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

Note: 1 (one) extra day for acclimatization is possible.

Price starting from: 1190 US Dollar/885 Euro (minimum 2 people)

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