6 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE KILIMANJARO CHRISTMAS SUMMIT ADVENTURE 2024

In just 6 days, you can take an adventurous hike 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking to Mount Kilimanjaro using the Machame route. The hike, which begins on December 21, offers exceptional hiking and a variety of physical challenges, and it will let you witness the stunning Christmas sunrise from the summit of Africa's highest mountain. This6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking is best for families and gatherings with various interests from larger part the plunge will be finished on 26th of December through Mweka gate.

DAY 1 of 6 Days KILIMANJARO HIKING FROM MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME CAMP (21ST December)

On Day 1 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking, It approximately 50 minutes to drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. The journey takes you through the village of Machame, which is on the mountain's lower slopes. Now that the park gate is open, we walk up a ridge on a winding trail through the rain forest. During the 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking The trail may be muddy and slick further down. Here, hiking boots and trekking poles are recommended. We move on for a short distance before arriving at the Machame Camp.

The covered distance: Time to use: 10.6 km 6 hours
Food provided for lunch and dinner
A night at Camp Machame

DAY 2 of 6 Days KILIMANJARO HIKING: HIKING FROM MACHAME CAMPSITE TO SHIRA CAMPSITE (22nd December)

On the Day 2 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking After breakfast, we leave the knolls of the tropical jungle and forge ahead with a rising way, crossing the little valley strolling along a lofty rough edge, covered with heather, until the edge closes. Now the path turns west and enters a river gorge. It is time to unwind, eat, and spend the night at the Shira campsite.

Distance to Cover: 5.4km
Time used: 4-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
overnight: Shira Camp

DAY 3 of 6 Days KILIMANJARO HIKING: HIKING FROM SHIRA CAMPSITE TO LAVA TOWER THEN BARRANCO CAMPSITE (23rd December)

On the Day 3 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking We continue to the east from the Shira Plateau by climbing a ridge up to the junction with the Kibo peak. As we continue, our course changes to the southeast, toward the "Shark's Tooth" Lava Tower. We reach the second junction shortly after the tower, where we ascend to the 16,000-foot Arrow Glacier. We now descend to the Barranco Camp at 13,000 feet elevation. We rest, have dinner, and stay the night here. Even though you finish the day at the same altitude as when you started, this day is crucial for acclimatization and will assist your body in getting ready for summit of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking day

Coverage Area: 10.8 km
Time to use: 8 to 10 hours
Food: Bed and breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Camp Barranco for an overnight

DAY 4 of 6 Days KILIMANJARO CLIMBING: CLIMBING FROM BARRANCO CAMPSITE TO KARANGA AND THEN BARAFU CAMPSITE (24th December)

On the Day 4 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing We leave Barranco after breakfast and travel to the Karanga Valley campsite along a steep ridge, passing the Barranco Wall. After that, we depart Karanga and arrive at the junction with the Mweka Trail. We ascend until we reach the Barafu Hut. Right now, you have finished the South Circuit during 6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing , which offers perspectives on the highest point from various points. Here, we set up camp, unwind, eat, and get ready for the summit day. From this vantage point, you can see the two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo.

Coverage Area: 8.5 km
Duration of use: 8 hours
Meals: Bed and breakfast with lunch will be served

DAY 5 of 6 Days KILIMANJARO CLIMBING: CLIMBING FROM BARAFU CAMPSITE TO UHURU PEAK THEN TO MWEKA CAMP (25th December)

On the Day 5 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing We proceed to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers very early in the morning, between midnight and 2 a.m. In order to reach Stella Point on the rim of the crater, you ascend through thick scree in a northwesterly direction. This is the most intellectually and actually testing piece of the trip. If the weather cooperates, you will stop for a brief rest at Stella Point (18,600 feet), where you will be rewarded with the most stunning sunrise you will ever see.

On your one-hour of 6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing ascent to the summit, you may encounter snow from Stella Point all the way up. You have reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa at Uhuru Peak. From the summit, faster hikers will see the sunrise. We now descend straight down from the summit to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping for lunch at Barafu. Because of the loose gravel going down, gaiters and trekking poles are necessary. Because Mweka Camp is in the upper forest, late-afternoon mist or rain is possible. Later at night, we partake in our keep going supper on the mountain Kilimanjaro climbing and a very much procured rest.

Coverage Area: 16.4 km
Time to use: 7-8 hours of ascent and 4-6 hours of descent
Bed and breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight at Camp of Mweka

DAY 6 of 6 Days KILIMANJARO HIKING: DESCENDING FROM MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE THEN BACK TO MOSHI (26th December)

On the Day 6 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking, As you continue your triumphant descent across alpine meadow, past Mandara Hut, through the rainforest, and to Marangu Gate, where you board the vehicle for the journey back to Moshi or Arusha, the pace picks up.

Coverage Area: 9.1 km
Time to use: 3 hours
Food: Lunch and Breakfast served

Machame Price Inclusion

General

  • Guide
  • Park Fees
  • Tax
  • Gate transfer
  • Crew wages
  • Environment fees
  • Accommodation

    During the climb you will spleep in Tents

    Food

  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • Drinking Water
  • Other

  • Guide
  • Porters
  • Cook
  • Not Included

  • Flights
  • Crew Tips
  • Visas
  • The Booking Form

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