overview
Climbing the 6 days Machame route can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain. However, it is most often tackled over seven days (six nights), for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. The success rate is significantly higher when using the seven day route. With an approximation of 62 km/ 37 miles from gate to gate. It is designed for physically fit people with some hiking experience, but plenty of first time trekker use the route as well and do just fine.
Day 1:Arrive in Moshi, Kilimanjaro
Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Done Adventures Safari staff will pick you up and transfer you to Moshi town where you will spend the first night at Park View Inn. Those who will arrive through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya, we will pick them up and get them transferred by Riverside Shuttle bus to Moshi.
Day 2:A Drive to Machame Gate
Drive to Machame Gate (1,640 meters or 5,380 ft) and Climbing to Machame Camp/Machame hut (2,850 meters or 9,350 ft)
- Hiking hours: 5-6 hours.
- Distance: 11 Km or 7 miles.
- Zone: Rain forest
Day 3:Climbing from Machame Camp to Shira Camp Two
Climbing from Machame Camp to Shira Camp two (3,810 meters or 12,500 feet)
- Hiking hours: 5-6 hours.
- Distance: 5 Km or 3 miles.
- Zone: Low Alpine Zone
Day 4:
Climbing from Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp (3,976 meters or 13,044 feet)
Climbing from Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp
- Hiking Hours: 8- 9 hours.
- Distance: 10 Km or 6 miles.
- Zone: Low alpine zone to High alpine zone
Day 5:
Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp
Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp (3,995 meters or 13,106 feet) after lunch continue from Karanga Valley to Barafu (4.673 meters to 15,331 feet)
- Hiking Hours: 4- 5 hours.
Distance: 4 Km or 2 miles.
Zone: High alpine zone
Day 6: Climbing to Uhuru Peak
Climbing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters or 19,341feet) and descend to Mweka Camp (10,000ft)
- Hiking Hours: 4-6 hours.
- Distance: 12 Km or 7 Miles.
- Zone: Glacial zone and all preceding zones.
Day 7:Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters or 5,340 feet) for a walk of 3 – 4 hours with a distance of 10 Km or 6 Miles. Transfer to the hotel for the summit certificate and celebration party. Overnight at Park View Inn.
- Zone: Rain forest
- Total distance covered is: 62 Km or 37 miles
Day 8: Transfer Back to Airport
Transfer to the airport or continue with a safari.
End of the climb.
