Machame Route – 6 Days
6 Days 75% Success Rate Challenging
Route Overview
A shorter version of the popular Machame Route. It is faster and cheaper, but has less acclimatization time.
Highlights
- Faster ascent
- Lower cost
- Scenic Barranco Wall
Daily Itinerary & Elevation
1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Elevation: 1,640m to 2,850mBegin your trek through the rainforest.
Accommodation: Machame Camp
2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Elevation: 2,850m to 3,840mTrek to the Shira Plateau.
Accommodation: Shira Camp
3
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 3,840m to 3,950mHike via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
4
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 3,950m to 4,640mClimb the Barranco Wall and continue to Barafu Camp.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
5
Summit Day: Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 4,640m to 5,895m to 3,100mReach the summit at sunrise, then descend to Mweka Camp.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
6
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640mDescend to Mweka Gate.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
What's Included
- Park fees
- Camping gear
- Mountain guides & porters
- All meals
What's Excluded
- Tips for crew
- Personal hiking gear
- Travel insurance