Machame Route Kilimanjaro 6 days Itinerary Tanzania 2023

Machame Route Kilimanjaro 6 days Itinerary Tanzania 2023, Climb Mountain Kilimanjaro via Machame Route. Machame Route Kilimanjaro 6 days Itinerary Tanzania 2023 is the ideal Hiking Tour to do in Tanzania.

Trip Overview of the Machame Route Kilimanjaro 6 days Itinerary Tanzania

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi

Detailed Itinerary of the Machame Route Kilimanjaro 6 days Itinerary Tanzania

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

From Moshi transfer to Mountain Kilimanjaro National Park Gate for a period of 50 minutes. Later proceed through the Machame village situated along the slopes following muddy and slippery trails. You will reach the Machame Camp for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Have breakfast and later ascend crossing the small valley walking along a steep rocky ridge covered with heather until it ends. Proceed continuously to the West at the River Gorge. Leave here to the Shire Campsite for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trek (Machame Route Hike) Breakfast then transfer from the Shira Plateau Eastwards to a ridge then Kibo Peak. Proceed South Eastwards to the Lava Tower referred to as the Shark’s Tooth then later continue on the second junction at the Arrow Glacier at 16,000ft. Continue down wards to the Barranco Hut at 13,000ft and while here enjoy Dinner and Overnight. (acclimatization Day before heading to the summit the next Day).

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Have breakfast then later proceed on a steep ridge via the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley Campsite. You shall hit the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail then proceed to the Barafu Hut. While here, you have completed the South Circuit. Enjoy views of the summit i.e (Mawenzi & Kibo Peak) at different angles.

Day 5 of the 6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trek (Machame Route Hike): Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

Get up at Midnight enjoy brief breakfast then proceed to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. Proceed Northwest then ascend through heavy scree to the Stella point on the Crater Rim and this is the most physically and mentally challenging part of the trek. On reaching Stella Point (18,600 ft) rest as you view the stunning sunrise. Proceed through snow in an hour’s time ascent to the summit and when you reach here, you are at Uhuru peak the highest point on Mountain Kilimanjaro.

After taking photos, embark on your descent to Mweka Hut Campsite and en-route briefly stop at Barafu for Lunch. You will rest, have Dinner and Overnight at the Mweka Camp.

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi

Breakfast then embark on descent to Mweka Park Gate for your summit Certificates. En-route at lower elevations, the trail is wet and muddy requiring you an hour to Mweka Village where you transfer from to Moshi of the Kilimanjaro International Airport to board your flight back home.

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