MACHAME – 6 DAYS | Kili Treks Tanzania

MACHAME - 6 DAYS

Overview

This route is perfect for both experienced and amateur trekkers but would like to do on a budget or for a “course treks”

KILIMANJARO ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS

Sufficient acclimatization time and options (key factor in reaching the summit)
Challenging midnight summit bid
Total of 67km/42mi distance
Additional acclimatization day during trek
98% summit success overall on this Kilimanjaro route
7 days trekking, 8/9 days in Tanzania

Accommodation

Kilimanjaro Wonder Hotels

Located at the major town below Mt Kilimanjaro. Makes perfect place to start or end an expedition.

Mountain Camps

Camp in comfort in all-weather tents. Private toilet tents and solar-lit dining tents are provided daily. Hot meals are prepared from fresh ingredients by our trained camp’s chef. In the afternoons, hot drinks and snacks are provided.

Price and Dates

Machame route 6 days

Airfare not included
Single accommodations: $200
Can’t find a date that works for you? Write us to set up a private trek!

All prices are subject to change without notice.

ITINERARY

Arrive Moshi, Tanzania

Kili Treks Tanzania staff member will greet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport upon arrival and transfer you to your lodge.

Overnight: Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

Trek to Machame Camp

On this popular trail the walk is at a leisurely pace through natural forest.

Overnight: Machame Camp (10,000FT / 2,980M)
Trekking time: 5-7 hours

Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp

A day leads into vegetation scarcer landscape. You will ascend into the land of heath and giant groundsels.

Overnight: Shira cave Camp (12,850FT / 3,890M)
Trekking time: 4 – 5 hours

Shira Cave Camp to Barranco camp

After a steadily upward trekking over long ridgelines of high desert, you will break for lunch at about 15,200 feet (4,600 M) as well as for acclimatization. In the afternoon, descend the steep track into the Great Barranco Valley.

Overnight: Barranco Camp (13,800 ft. / 4,200M)
Trekking time: 5-6 hours

Barranco to Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp is set on a small, exposed flat area on a ridge, acting a base camp from which you will make your summit attempt at midnight. Temperatures decline and landscapes grow sparse as you hike a steady incline to Barafu Camp.

Overnight: Barafu Camp (15,200FT / 4,600M)

Trekking time: 6-8 hours

Barafu camp to Uhuru Peak / Mweka Camp.

As dawn breaks, start trekking “pole pole” uphill on scree and rocks path to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After about 6 hours of walking, you will come to the edge of the crater; Stella Point, at 18,900ft (5,795M) on the crater rim is the end of the steep track. After great momentous at the summit descend down back to Barafu. Then to Mweka Camp

Overnight: Mweka camp (10,500FT. /3,010M)
Trekking time: Barafu Camp to Uhuru peak 6-8 hours / 4-5 hours to Mweka camp

Complete Trek / Return Home

After a heartily breakfast you will start to descend to the Mweka gate. Together, the crew sing local songs describing the folk lore around their Mystical Mountain and spiritual homeland. Transfer to a day room where you can shower and relax before your evening flight home.

Overnight: Kilimanjaro Wonders

GALLERY

REVIEWS

In August 2015 our family joined Wilfred and his crew on the Lemosho Route for 8 days. It was an experience that nobody ever will forget. Thanks to the wonderful company, the excellent food (every day something different and always fresh) and the good and good planning all of us reached the summit in good shape. Of course we were lucky that we had good weather conditions, but without the excellent guidance some of us have given up. Asante sana Wilfred and crew!

(Jan 58 years, Angelien 55, Dennis 26, Tiza 20, Nick 22 and Francine 20 from Delft, The Netherlands.)

Jan Spit , Adviser Water and Sanitation – The Netherlands

utaonana means: We will see each other again 😉 For sure we will see Wilfred Moshi in the near future. In August 2015 we climbed the roof of Africa, the highest mountain Kilimanjaro in a very special way.

A family of six in total, from Delft, The Netherlands had fun organizing there whole eight –day trek along with Kili-treks. We took the longest way so we were sure that we had enough acclimated to reach the top. And we did.

We discovered ourselves when climbing through different landscapes. It was beautiful!

The team of Wilfred, 24 people in total took care about us. They did a fantastic job. We spent a lovely time together, where even was room to dance and sing.

At the end we all got a certificate as evidence that we reached the Uhuru peak.

Extra note: The day before we started our expedition we were invited at the finest restaurant in Moshi. The owners are the mother and Wilfred’s wife.

I really would recommend Wilfred’s company as the best in Moshi, Tanzania.

Angelien Karsten, The Netherlands – Mar 2016

Chef Manu is the best gourmet mountain chef EVER!! And Johnny’s hot tea first thing in the morning always hit the spot. My favourite foods were the veggie soups, garlic bread, pasta and sauce, chicken, fish stew, rice, mashed potatoes, breakfasts, lunches (salads, toasted sandwiches, French toast, cheeses, etc).

By choice, I typically do not eat fried foods for personal reasons. However, I understand that cooking options are limited on the mountain. That said, Manu’s French fries were yummy.

I was pleased to see that the porters were properly outfitted. Yes, I do feel they were adequately cared for; I was glad to see that they were also well fed. I interacted the most with Damas and Baba Deborah; they were always personable and willing to help us feel comfortable around camp.

Elizabeth Katondo, Hospital Pharmacist (USA)

I loved the personal service from start to finish. This experience was a case study in customer/client service. From managing expectations to meeting and exceeding them, I cannot imagine that the trip could have gone any better. The staff and crew were exceptional, the food was beyond expectations, and the personal encouragement unbelievable. I really don’t have any complaints. I would just say that you keep up the good work, and strive to make every client feel this way—not just the ones with a personal connection if that was the case—and Kili Treks will be very successful.

Nadia Cureton, University Admin (USA)

Our Kilimanjaro adventure was the most beautiful time I have ever spent with my friends. It was much more than mountain climbing. We all felt safe, well protected and looked after by our guide Wilfred. Wilfred himself and his entire team created a wonderful, unique atmosphere and their support and assistance made even the most difficult moments much easier. In the end even these most challenging moments will remain with us as fascinating memories.

I have reached 7 summits, worked with many teams and I can say with full confidence that if I were to climb Kilimanjaro ever again, I would definitely do it only with Wilfred and his Kili Treks.

Iza Smolokowska Hotelier, Hotel Rialto Warsaw

Supporting crews were absolutely great. They provided incredible comfort and feeling of safety. They were caring, polite, with great sense of humour and energy Food was perfect – soups, pasta, fruits, all was better than anywhere else we had chance to eat in Tanzania.

All together – both Kili Treks and Safaris trip were phenomenal experience; and this is mostly thanks to your fantastic people. What a unique team of kind, most supportive and knowledgeable people.

Kinga Baranowska (Poland)