6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Group Climb via Machame Route

6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Group Climb via Machame Route

Itinerary Summary

Day 1
Machame Gate (1,800m) – Machame Camp (3,000m)
Day 2
Machame Camp (3,000m) – Shira Camp (3,840m)
Day 3
Shira Camp (3,840m) – Lava Tower (4,630m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Day 4
Barranco Camp (3,960m) – Barafu Camp (4,673m)
Day 5
Barafu Camp (4,673m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Day 6
Mweka Camp (3,100m) – Mweka Gate (1,640m) – Moshi/Arusha

Price Rates

2 persons
4 persons
6+ persons
$1632.00
$1632.00
$1632.00

Plan My Trip

Tour
  • STEP 1
  • STEP 2
Day 1
Machame Gate (1,800m) – Machame Camp (3,000m)

After breakfast, depart Moshi or Arusha and drive to Machame Gate for registration and trek preparations.

Begin your ascent through the dense rainforest, home to blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, and a variety of bird species. The trail gradually climbs through lush vegetation before reaching Machame Camp.

Hiking Time: 5–7 Hours
Distance: 11 km
Accommodation: Machame Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Meals Plan:

Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Machame camp

Day 2
Machame Camp (3,000m) – Shira Camp (3,840m)

Leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone. The trail becomes steeper as you climb onto the Shira Plateau.

Enjoy spectacular views of Kibo Peak, Mount Meru, and the surrounding wilderness.

Hiking Time: 4–6 Hours
Distance: 5 km
Accommodation: Shira Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Shira Cave Camp

Day 3
Shira Camp (3,840m) – Lava Tower (4,630m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)

Today is an important acclimatization day. Hike gradually to Lava Tower, where you will stop for lunch before descending to Barranco Camp.

The “climb high, sleep low” strategy helps your body adapt to the altitude and improves your chances of reaching the summit successfully.

Hiking Time: 6–8 Hours
Distance: 10 km
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Barranco Camp

Day 4
Barranco Camp (3,960m) – Barafu Camp (4,673m)

After breakfast, climb the famous Barranco Wall and continue through the Karanga Valley. After a short stop at Karanga, proceed to Barafu Camp, the base camp for your summit attempt.

Upon arrival, enjoy an early dinner and rest before your midnight ascent to the summit.

Hiking Time: 7–8 Hours
Distance: 9 km
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Barafu Camp

Day 5
Barafu Camp (4,673m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)

Around midnight, begin your summit attempt. Ascend through the night to Stella Point before continuing to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

After celebrating your achievement and taking photographs at the Roof of Africa, descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and lunch before continuing down to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.

Hiking Time: 10–14 Hours
Distance: 17 km
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Mweka Camp

Day 6
Mweka Camp (3,100m) – Mweka Gate (1,640m) – Moshi/Arusha

After breakfast, descend through the beautiful rainforest to Mweka Gate. Upon arrival, receive your summit certificate and meet your driver for transfer back to Moshi or Arusha.

This marks the end of your Mount Kilimanjaro adventure.

Hiking Time: 3–5 Hours
Distance: 10 km
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch

Included

Kilimanjaro National Park entry & rescue fees

All meals and filtered drinking water during trek

meals as specified on day by day

All activities, unless indicated as optional

Professional English-speaking mountain guide, cook, and porters

Filtered and treated drinking water

First Aid Kit

Transfer to Machame Gate and Back to Arusha or Moshi

Hot water for washing

Fair wages for mountain crew

18% VAT on tour fees and services

Excluded

Climbing gear (can be rented upon request)

Flights (international & domestic)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.),

Tips to guides and porters

Personal trekking gear and toiletries

Airport Pick and Drop Off

Any government-imposed tax increases

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