The seven-day Machame variation is the ideal schedule for this route. On the 7-day Machame route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is broken up into two days, allowing for a short day just prior to the summit attempt. This is important because summit day begins very early, around midnight, so climbers are sleep deprived going into the toughest day on the mountain. By having a short day beforehand, climbers can be better rested.
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You'll drive from your hotel in Arusha to Machame Gate takes about 3 hours. The journey passes through the village of Machame, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.
You'll depart the park gate and walk through the rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. You'll continue a short distance until you reach the Machame Camp.
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and dinner.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you'll leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until you arrive at the Shira campsite.
Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
From the Shira Plateau, you'll continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As you continue, your direction changes to the southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, you'll come to the second junction, which goes to the Arrow Glacier. You'll now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you'll leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You'll continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here, you make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 4km/2mi
Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2:00 am), you'll continue your way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You'll 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 (18,600 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.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you'll continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. 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).
After lunch tThe Mountain Warriors tour and safari vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka Gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha (around 2 hours).
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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Kilimanjaro Route Via Machame Whiskey
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