Generally, we recommend the 7-day version of this route as it affords more time to acclimatize. This 6 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route is for very fit people who want a challenge ONLY. The advantage of this route over the Umbwe 6 Day or Rongai 6 Day Routes is crossing the Shira Plateau and still seeing a large portion of the national park. Also, it is easier to access and so actually a better value trip as well.
DESCRIPTION
This is a 6 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route hike starting at Machame Gate, ascending through Afromontane forest and then into the heath zone and onto the edge of the remnants of the Shira volcano. The route then circumnavigates the main peak, Kibo, anticlockwise passing some spectacular features such as giant steps and glacial valleys. The key difference between the 7 and 6-day versions of this route is that the 6-day hike misses a night camping at Karanga Camp. This means the hiking section from Barranco to Base Camp is long and the time to rest before your summit bid is short. This means if you do not acclimatize well or are unfit, this is very tough. The final ascent is from the Barafu camp. It is a nighttime ascent to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point. The descent is via the Mweka route.
HIGHLIGHTS
Kilimanjaro: Afromontane forest, Shira plateau, glacial valleys, and alpine desert, views of Mawenzi, the ascent of Kibo, and possible views of Kibo caldera and ash pit. Glaciers and the roof of Africa!
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | The hotel you will be staying in Arusha or Moshi |
DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight |
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What to Expect
- You will be able to see Mount Kilimanjaro every day.
- Natural acclimatization as you will climb high, and sleep low.
- Enjoy the evergreen rainforest.
- Climb the famous Barranco wall.
- Breath-taking views of Moshi town, waterfalls, and the valleys.
- Great singing and dancing from our crew.
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