Hotel to Machame Camp
Kilimanjaro National Park - Drive from Arusha to Machame Gate takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.
We depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
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The Machame route is the ideal option for those planning a six-day climb of Kilimanjaro due to its exceptional acclimatization profile. This path allows for faster exposure to higher altitudes (by the third day), triggering the body’s adjustment to high altitudes sooner than on alternative six-day routes. However, this path necessitates that climbers are in good physical condition to handle significant changes in elevation.
The six-day Machame route is challenging. Specifically, the combination of the fourth and fifth days results in an extremely rigorous schedule. The fourth day involves an entire day of trekking from Barranco to Barafu. Following dinner and limited sleep, the demanding summit day commences around midnight. The 6-day Machame route calls for 19-24 hours of challenging trekking at high altitude, with only 4-6 hours allotted for sleep.
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