The 6 days Machame route variation is a difficult route. In particular, day four combined with day five makes for a very hard schedule. Day four is a full day of hiking from Barranco to Barafu camp. Then after dinner and a partial night’s sleep, the very long and strenuous summit day begins around mid-night. The six day Machame route requires hours of demanding walking, at extremely high elevation, with only 4 – 5 hours of sleep.
Although, the Machame route is one of the best choice because of its acclimatization profile, Machame 6 needs a climber who is experienced and wanting hiking challenges experience. If you are not experienced and have only 6 days,we recommend Rongai route,6 days. Compared to other six day routes, the Machame route exposes the climber to higher elevations quicker (day 3) which kickstarts the body`s adaptation to altitude.
While the six day itinerary is very possible,it is very benefitable to choose the 7 day itinerary climb because of having one more extra day for acclimatization and resting before the summit day.Doing this will maximize your chance of reaching the top.
However,this route requires that a person be in good shape to be able to tackle the challenging elevation gains and losses.
TOTAL TREKKING DISTANCE: 70.5 KILOMETERS
TOTAL TREKKING TIME: 47 HOURS
DIFFICULTY: DIFFICULT
SUCCESS RATE: 81%
If you have chosen to take a flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport,you will be met by your host and he will take you to your hotel in Arusha.You will meet your guide,a day before the climb,who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear.Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
ALTITUDE GAIN: 1,195m.
Today you will wake up early and organize your gear required for the climb and leave the rest at the reception, before having early breakfast. The vehicle will be at your hotel at around 07:30am. Ready to peak you up. Then you will drive to Machame gate, which takes about 1.5hours.If you need to buy something from the supermarket, like chocolate bars, spare batteries etc. just tell your guide early and he can arrange a stop point. You need to have your passport copy for the registration at the gate.
After done with all formalities at the gate, you will begin the ascent through the stunning rain forest that covers the south-west of the mountain. You will have picnic lunch on the way. The day`s trekking ends at Machame camp, which sits near the border of the rain forest and the moorland zone. By the time you arrive, your porters will have been already set up your camp and tents.
Dinner and overnight at Machame camp.
TREKKING DISTANCE: 12KM.
TREKKING TIME: 5-6HRS.
VEGETATION ZONE: HEATHER
ALTITUDE GAIN: 1,015m.
Pack your gear before breakfast and prepare for the trek.The trek is relatively steep as you move, just walk polepole with your poles. Shira camp sits on a plateau which provides you with the first views of Kibo in the North-west and mount Meru in the east. You have lunch at the camp.
In the afternoon you will have a short acclimatization hike, if the weather allows, before coming back to the camp and having late afternoon tea and warm washing water.
Dinner and overnight at Shira cave camp.
TREKKING DISTANCE: 5KM.
TREKKING TIME: 5-6HRS.
VEGETATION ZONE: MOORLAND
ALTITUDE GAIN: 100m.
After breakfast trek East off the Shira plateau and keep on walking to the lava tower(4,640m.),where you will stop for a hot lunch. It takes about 4-5 hours to reach here. After lunch, you will descend towards Barranco camp and pass through the “Garden of the Senecios”, before heading to the camp.
Although you end the day at a very similar elevation to when you started from Shira,it is arguably one of the most important days on your trek as it gives you a chance to climb high and sleep low, which is important for proper acclimatization.
Dinner and overnight at Barranco camp.
TREKKING DISTANCE: 12KM.
TREKKING TIME: 6-7HRS.
VEGETATION ZONE: MOORLAND
ALTIUDE GAIN: 731m.
Then
From Barafu base camp (4,681m.) To Uhuru peak (5,895m.) 6.5km/7hrs.
ALTITUDE GAIN: 1,214m.
After breakfast our day will begins with a steep traverse up the Barranco wall, a 257meter rock face that requires basic scrambling skills to the top. The path then follows a series of inclines and declines to Karanga camp (4,035m.).It takes between 4-5 hours to reach Karanga camp, where you will have a short hot-lunch break. Then continue on along the southern Circuit until it joins the Mweka Trail up to Barafu camp. When you arrive at Barafu around late afternoon, you will be served an early dinner and your guide will give you a summit`s briefing,and encouraged to get some shut-eye as the summit trek commences around 24:00 that night.
It takes approximately 6 hours to reach Stella point from Bafaru camp, and one more hour through the gradual and less steep trail to Uhuru peak. At the summit, you will spend more or less fifteen minutes for resting, taking photos and enjoying the great views.
TREKKING DISTANCE: 17.5KM.
TREKKING TIME: 14HRS.
VEGETATION ZONE: ICE CAPED
HEIGHT LOSS: 2,795m.
From the summit, you will turn back through the same way to Stella point, and then descend further to Barafu camp, where you will have a short sleeping time, before you wake up for Lunch and packing your gear, for the last descend of the day. It takes about 3 hours from Uhuru peak to Barafu camp. From Barafu camp, you will walk for about one hour and a half to Mweka high camp. At this point, you need to check your condition, if you think that it`s too much for you to carry on, please discuss with your guide in advance, so that he can organize your night stay here But if you think that you are fit enough to carry on,you can move on to Mweka camp. Note: Mweka high camp is still very high, so it is not recommended much to overnight here.
At the camp,you will get warm washing water and late afternoon tea.
Dinner and overnight at Mweka camp.
TREKKING DISTANCE: 14KM.
TREKKING TIME: 6 HRS.
VEGETATION ZONE: HEATHER
ALTITUDE LOSS: 1,460m.
In the morning, after breakfast, you will be trekking down to Mweka gate. The trek from Mweka camp is a pleasant one through the lower rain-forested slopes and down to Mweka gate.
At the gate, you will sign out and your guide will collect your summit`s certificate, hope you are going to make it!, then you will get in the car and drive for few minutes to a stop point, where you will have lunch.
After Lunch, you will have approximately two hours driving to Arusha, to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
TREKKING DISTANCE: 10KM.
TRKKING TIME:L 3 HRS.
We hope that, your stay in Tanzania during your tour with us, in our hands will be safe and enjoyable, and your climb will be successful and a life time experience.
WISHING YOU A GREAT CLIMB!
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