Take on the challenge of a lifetime with our 6 days Kilimanjaro climb via the stunning Machame Route. Known for its breathtaking views and diverse landscapes, the Machame Route offers the perfect balance of adventure and acclimatization, making it one of the most popular routes for summiting Mount Kilimanjaro.
Your trek begins at the Machame Gate, where you’ll embark on a journey through lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and the rocky slopes leading to the summit. Over the course of 6 days, you’ll traverse distinct ecosystems, each offering unique perspectives of the mountain, while the steady ascent allows your body to properly acclimatize to the changing altitude.
With the guidance of experienced Kilimanjaro experts and the support of a dedicated team, you’ll make your way to the summit, Uhuru Peak, and stand on top of the world. The Machame Route is challenging, but the rewards are immense, offering unparalleled views and a sense of accomplishment that only comes from reaching the highest point in Africa.
This 6 days Kilimanjaro climb via the Machame Route is perfect for those looking for a slightly faster yet still thorough journey to the summit. Book your climb today and make your dream of reaching Kilimanjaro's peak a reality!
While the Machame route demands physical readiness to tackle its rugged terrain and altitude gains, its rewards are unparalleled. With each step, you'll forge a deeper connection with nature, push the boundaries of your capabilities, and ultimately stand triumphantly atop Africa's highest peak.
For those with a spirit of adventure and a thirst for challenge, the Kilimanjaro Trek Machame Route - 6 Days beckons—an odyssey of discovery, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. Are you ready to answer the call?
| # | Tour Name | Price | Start Date | End Date | Max | Space Left | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb via the Machame Route | $1,680 | February 14, 2025 | February 19, 2025 | 12 | 12 | |
| 2 | 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb via the Machame Route | $1,680 | May 22, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | 12 | 12 | |
| 3 | 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb via the Machame Route | $1,680 | June 6, 2025 | June 11, 2025 | 12 | 10 | |
| 4 | 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb via the Machame Route | $1,680 | June 27, 2025 | July 2, 2025 | 12 | 9 |
One hour’s drive from Moshi lies the gate to the Machame route, where we complete park formalities, meet our crew of porters, and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent, dense rainforest. This path is less well-trodden so it can get somewhat overgrown in places and it is often wet and muddy underfoot.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Our route continues up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.
Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and finally reach camp The day has been spent at altitude (up to 4600m), but we have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Our day starts by descending into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up to the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical, but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley, which is our last stop for freshwater before the summit. Scree now forms the terrain as we walk through arid and desolate land towards Barafu camp.
Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views of jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance covered: 16.4km / 9.6mi
Approx. time taken: 13hours – 15hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower and then celebrate with cold drinks.
Distance covered: 9.1km / 7.5miles
Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Hotel: Bed &Breakfast
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