6 Days Machame Route
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The Machame Route is one of the most popular and scenic trails to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and is often called the “Whiskey” route due to its higher level of difficulty compared to the easier “Coca-Cola” (Marangu) route. Trekkers love Machame for its variety in scenery and the solid chance of acclimatization on the seven-day trek. Here’s a summary of two main itinerary options, including the day-by-day breakdown of what to expect.
6 Days Machame Route
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp (Rainforest)
Machame Camp
Machame Gate to Machame Camp (Rainforest)
Start at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate and trek through lush rainforests to Machame Camp.
Day 2 : Machame Camp to Shira Camp (Moorland)
Shira Camp
Machame Camp to Shira Camp (Moorland)
Ascend through the forest to heather-covered moorlands, ending at Shira Camp with impressive views.
Day 3 : Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (Lava Tower Acclimatization)
Barranco Camp
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (Lava Tower Acclimatization)
A challenging day reaching Lava Tower for acclimatization, followed by a descent to Barranco Camp.
Day 4 : Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (Alpine Desert)
Barafu Camp
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (Alpine Desert)
Climb the Barranco Wall and trek across alpine desert terrain, ending at Barafu, the base camp for summit night.
Day 5 : Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Mweka Camp
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Begin a midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak. After sunrise at the peak, descend to Mweka Camp.
Day 6 : Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (Rainforest)
Mweka Gate
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (Rainforest)
Descend to Mweka Gate, completing the trek.
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