Climb Kilimanjaro 6 days Machame route

Car Tour (driver & guide)

Joined 2024

Francis M.

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Kilimanjaro

English, Swahili (Kiswahili) (Native)

6 days

Private tour (only you and Francis M.)

Up to 15 people

The 6-day Machame Route offers one of the most scenic and popular ways to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known as the "Whiskey Route," it provides breathtaking views, varied landscapes, and a high success rate for reaching the Uhuru Peak (5,895m).

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

07:00 AM

Meeting Point

At Kilimanjaro International Airport, or at a Hotel

- We will pick you up from the airport or at your Hotel in Moshi and Arusha, and drive to the starting point of the climb. At Machame Gate.

Day 1: Arusha or Moshi to Machame Gate

After breakfast we drive to Machame Gate and start the hike to Machame Camp. This route takes you through lush rainforest, moorlands, alpine deserts, and finally to the icy summit zone. Each day is carefully planned to allow gradual acclimatization, increasing your chances of a successful summit.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

After breakfast we climb from Machame Camp to Shira Camp for dinner and overnight. Camping

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower, and down to to Barranco

After breakfast we climb from Shira to Lava Tower for acclimatization, and then Descend down to Barranco Camp for dinner and overnight. Camping

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

After breakfast we climb the Barranco Wall and head to Karanga Camp for Hot Lunch and proceed to Barafu Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Stella Point, to Uhuru Peak, to Mweka camp

We wake up at midnight and start climbing to Stella Point and then proceed to Uhuru Peak 5895m. The highest point. After taking some pictures we descend down to Barafu Camp for lunch and short rest before descending down to Mweka Camp for the last night on the mountain.

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

After breakfast we park our bags and start our last descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate where you will receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate for all those who reached Uhuru Peak 5895m. After there we drive back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. It's time for Hot shower, dinner, drinks and celebrations!

Ending Point

Moshi or Arusha

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Transportation with van including fuel, accommodations, park fees, Rescue fees, Camping fees, Camping equipments, food 3 meals per day, Guides. Chef cook and Support porters, crew salaries and water.

What‘s not included

Flight ticket, Visa, Insurance, Items of personal nature, Tips for the mountain crew

Tour Important Information

Important message from the supplier

I work full time.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2024

Francis M.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Francis M.

I'm Francis M. born and raised in Moshi Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

I'm a professional and experienced Mountain climbing and Safari guide specialized in Nothern circuit national parks in Tanzania. I have been working in the industry for over 15 years. My Customer’s safety and certification is the top priority! I prefer to have happy clients. For a memorable and unforgettable Africa Holiday…….. Karibu Tanzania with Francis!