Day 1: From Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Machame Camp - The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.

We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, 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.

• Accommodation before and after trekking
• Lunch included
• Dinner provided
• Breakfast available
• Bottles of mineral water supplied
• All park fees covered

• items of personal nature (visas, laoundry, soverniours)
• international flights (from/to home)

THE BRIEF MACHAME TRAIL OPTION
Here is the sequential agenda for the six-day ascent on the Machame route up Mount Kilimanjaro.
For individuals with a tight schedule to summit Kilimanjaro, the Machame trail serves as an optimal choice due to its favorable acclimatization curve. In contrast to alternate six-day trails, the Machame course brings climbers to substantial heights more swiftly (by the third day), prompting an early onset of altitude adaptation. Yet, climbers must be physically fit to manage the vigorous climbs and descents.

The six-day variation of the Machame route is strenuous. Day four, in combination with day five, constitutes a particularly tough itinerary. Day four involves continuous trekking from Barranco to Barafu. Following an evening meal and a brief rest, the arduous ascent commences at the stroke of midnight. The 6-day Machame path necessitates 19-24 hours of intense trekking at altitudes where the air is thin, with a mere 4-6 hours available for rest.

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