6 Day Machame Route Climbing Kilimanjaro

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Highlight About 6 Days Machame Route

The 6 days Kilimanjaro Machame route climbing, often called the “Whiskey Route,” is one of the most popular and scenic paths to Africa’s highest peak at 19,341 feet. This challenging trek takes you through diverse landscapes including lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and stark lunar-like terrain, with the iconic Barranco Wall climb being a highlight on day 4. The route provides excellent acclimatization opportunities as you “climb high, sleep low,” significantly increasing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak successfully. You’ll camp each night under the stars, experiencing the mountain’s dramatic weather changes and breathtaking views of glaciers and the African plains below. Most climbers find this route physically demanding but rewarding, requiring good fitness levels and mental determination, with summit success rates around 85% when properly prepared. The journey concludes with an unforgettable sunrise summit attempt, followed by a celebratory descent through the tropical Mweka route, making it a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that combines natural beauty, personal challenge, and incredible achievement.

Day 0 Arrival and transfers

6 days kilimanjaro machame route climbing starts with a pick-up at  Kilimanjaro International Airport, then a transfer to Moshi. Your accomodation will be at Maridadi Hotel before and after the climbingA briefing will be conducted at the lodge in Moshi by your guide on the day of your Climb.

Day 1 Starting  Gate to Machame Camp (Route)

The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 60 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame route, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now start our 6 days  machame leave the park gate and walk through the rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue for a short distance until we reach the Camp.

Day  2 Machame Route (Camp) to Shira Camp

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rainforest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley and walking along a steep rocky ridge covered with heather until the ridge ends. The 6 days machame route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.

Day 3 Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the southeast East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction, which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4876m / 15,997 ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 3860m / 12,664 ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare forAfter breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge, passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite.

Day 4 Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall, through the Karanga Valley (lunch at 4200m / 13,779 ft), and the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Day 5 Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue with 6 days machame route, our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers.  You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim.  This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (5685m / 18,652 ft), you will stop for a short  rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. It can be very cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. From the summit, we now make our descent, continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut campsite, stopping at Barafu for lunch.  You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest, and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon.

Day 6 Mweka Camp to Moshi

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates of hiking 6 days machame route. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi at Maridadi hotel


Included in the Package

  • Professional Mountain Crew: English-speaking guides, porters, & cooks
  • Park Fees: Entrance, camping/hut fees, and permits
  • Based Fallboard Food during the climb
  • Drinking water and oxygen for emergencies
  • Hotel in Moshi (before and after the climb)
  • Airport transfers

Website: www.maridadihotel.com

  • Camping Equipment: Tents, sleeping bags & mattresses
  • Transport: To & from park gates
  • Safety Gear: Oxygen cylinder & first aid kit
  • VAT (Value Added Tax)

Excluded in the Package

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees
  • Tips for guides, porters, & cooks
  • Personal trekking gear (trekking poles, gloves, etc.)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, snacks, etc.)
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