The Best 6 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Via Machame Route: From US $1350 PP The Cheapest Itinerary, Best End-Budget and Group Dates

Please note that: This 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame route for group tours will cost US $1350 in the months of April, May, and November; starts and ends in Moshi. For the six-day Machame route, group sharing won’t incur any additional charges in the case of the group member canceling or changing the route. The office will cover that cost, and we will take you privately.

From US$1350 per person is the cheapest, best end-budget and most discounted rate that takes you to Kilimanjaro's summit at meter 5985 which is the highest mountain in Africa and tallest free-standing mountain in the world at 5895m.

Our 6 days Kilimanjaro trek itinerary is a direct approach to the foot of the world’s -highest free-standing mountain – Mt Kilimanjaro (5895 m). The trekking fulfills your greatest dream within 6 days and 5 nights by Enjoying lovely best moment with daily views of Kilimanjaro’s highest peak. 6 days Kilimanjaro hiking is a short Kilimanjaro luxury hiking with a suitable itinerary, cost, and flexible date to departure. This hiking is designed specifically for exploring Mount Kilimanjaro summit in 6 days. So, is it possible to complete short 6 days Kilimanjaro hiking! See our latest itinerary plan for your best and optimal experience to hike Kilimanjaro. Reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro on foot is the super ultimate achievement for any adventurous hiker, it can be accomplished in just 6 days, and this is normal itinerary an that fits to all of us and you

This 6 days Kilimanjaro climbing is the best Kilimanjaro tour package that takes you to five mountain's ecological climate zones as you ascend from their base about 1800 meters to their summit at 5895 meters. Climbing Kilimanjaro allows trekkers to experience a remarkable range of ecosystems in just 6 days, from the lush rainforests, heather-moorland, and alpine desert to the Arctic Summit climate zones.

The 6 days Machame route is a popular trekking route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa where you will pass through most of Machame's destinations: Machame Camp, Shira Camp, and Barranco Camp. This 6-day Machame route on Kilimanjaro offers a unique and unforgettable experience at affordable prices that is suitable for all kinds of travelers, from solo, family, couples, and group hikers.

This 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame route is the best and most popular Kilimanjaro climbing route, preferred by over 50% of Kilimanjaro hikers. This trip offers a great summit success rate of about 94%, covering a distance of 62 kilometers (38.5 miles) with 35–45 walking hours from Machame gate to summit to Mweka gate. The best 6 days Kilimanjaro hiking Machame route tour starts from Moshi Kilimanjaro or Arusha in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route prices for 6 days

From US $1350 to US $3500 per climber is the best price for the most popular 6-day Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route that enables you to summit at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. The 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame route price vary depending on budget, midrange, or luxury climbing services, number of people during the trip, and accommodations before and after the tour. These 6 days Machame route Kilimanjaro hiking fees and costs are paid in US dollars, British pounds, euros, or Tanzania shillings.

6 days Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route success rate

The best highest summit rate for the most popular 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame route ranges between 92% to 94% of reaching 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) Mount Kilimanjaro - the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world; it is one of the Seven Summits. The snow-capped peak of Africa is a dormant volcano and can be found inside the Kilimanjaro National Park of Tanzania.

6 days Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route difficulties

The 6 days Kilimanjaro Machame route is fairly difficult about 10% to 15% because day four is combined with day five which makes a very hard schedule to complete and reach at 5,985 meters Kilimanjaro highest point. The medium difficulty level of 6 days Machame route is due to the steep inclines of the route and long hiking hours on the fifth day of the trek. To endure this challenge, you need to be physically fit, have determination, and have the willingness to push yourself beyond your limits.

Book 6 days Kilimanjaro climbing on Machame route in 2025, 2026, and 2027

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The best full itinerary for 6 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route

From Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp; Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Campsite; Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Valley; Day 4: Barranco Camp (4700m / 15,350ft) to Barafu Camp; Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp; Day 6: Mweka Camp (3090m / 10,150ft) to Mweka Gate is the cheapest itinerary for the most popular 6-day Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route itinerary that enables you to summit at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world.

6 day Machame Route itinerary

Day	Itinerary	Distance	Time
1st	Machame Gate to Machame Camp	11 km	5-7 hours
2nd	Machame Camp to Shira Campsite	9 km	4-6 hours
3rd	Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Valley	15 km	5-7 hours
4th	Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp	9 km	6-8 hours
5th	Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp	6 km up / 13 km down	5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
6th	Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate	10 km	3-4 hours

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Machame Gate to Machame Camp

 • Rising(ft): (3,000m): 56,000ft / 1,830m to 10,200ft / 3,100m

 • Stretch: 11 km

 • Hiking time: 5-7 hours

 • Climatic habitat: Rain Forest

 • Shelter: Machame Camp

The drive from Moshi or Arusha to Machame Gate takes about 50 minutes. After registration at Machame Gate, we start to hike Kilimanjaro from Machame Gate to Machame Camp.

Day 2: Kilimanjaro Machame Campsite to Shira Campsite

 • Rising (ft): 10,200ft / 3,100m to 12,600ft / 3,840m

 • Stretch: 9 km

 • Hiking time: 4-6 hours

 • Climatic habitat: Moorland

 • Shelter: Full Board Shira Cave Camp

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep, rocky ridge. The route now turns west into a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.

Day 3: Kilimanjaro Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Valley

 • Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,950m)

 • Hiking time: 5-7 hours walking

 • Rising: 12,600ft / 3,840m to 12,700ft / 3,860m

 • Stretch: 15 km

 • Climatic habitat: Semi-desert

 • Shelter: Full Board Barranco Camp

The hiker(s) and team walk on a gentle ascent with panoramic views on the third day of hiking the Machame route. We will traverse the southwest side of Mount Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach, and after a hot lunch at the bottom of the Lava Tower, we descend to the bottom of Barranco Valley.

Day 4: Kilimanjaro Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

 • Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4600m)

 • Hiking time: 6-8 hours

 • Rising: 4000m / 13,000ft to 4700m / 15,350ft

 • Stretch: 9 km

 • Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert

 • Shelter: Full Board at Barafu Camp

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco wall, through the Karanga Valley, to the junction, which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Campsite.

Day 5: Kilimanjaro Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp

 • Rising (ft): 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,343ft Down to 3090m/10,150ft

 • Stretch: 6 km up / 13 km down

 • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down

 • Climatic habitat: Arctic

From midnight to 2 a.m, the hiker(s) and the team will continue hiking towards the summit between the Rebmann and Reitzel glaciers. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek! At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you have ever seen. Once at Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! We will descend to Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on Mount Kilimajaro.

Day 6 : Kilimanjaro Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Arusha or Moshi

 • Decend (ft): 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft

 • Stretch: 10 km

 • Hiking time: 3-4 hours

 • Climatic habitat: Rain Forest

 • Meals: B L

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. Africa Natural Tours' driver will meet you at Mweka Gate and drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

Things to note while looking for the 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame route

The Machame Route 6-days hiking with a great guige inside of Kilimanjaro National Park allows you to experience the thrill of climbing Africa’s highest Mountain. Hiking through enchanting rainforests, vast moorlands, and barren desserts, reaching the summit. This challenging adventure spans Six days, ensuring acclimatization. Option for Machame gradual incline, reducing altitude sickness risk, Prepare for an exhilarating and picturesque journey. Africa Natural Tour designed the itinerary to include the Machame forest, the hiking starts at Machame gate and the distance to cover to the top of Kilimanjaro along the exciting footpath which starts at the tropical forest, then runs through all the climate zones and finishes with the arctic desert in the summit area.