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6 Days Machame Route Success Rate, Cost and Itinerary in 2025
6 Days Machame Route Success Rate Overview:
The 6 days Machame Route offers a more challenging Kilimanjaro ascent with slightly faster pacing than the 7-day option. While maintaining good scenic variety, this condensed 6 Days Machame Route itinerary requires better fitness but remains popular for its balance of duration and success rates.

The cost for 6 days Machame route Kilimanjaro climb is $ 1450 per person, All inclusive. the cost includes; professional crew, meals and water, park fees, mountain transports, Camping gears and furniture

6 Days Machame Route Success Rate Distance Covered:
Trekkers cover approximately 62 kilometers (38.5 miles) roundtrip, with longer daily hikes averaging 6-8 hours. Summit day remains a demanding 12-16 hour push covering about 17km (10.5mi) including descent.

6 Days Machame Route Success Rate Weather & Temperature:
Expect rainforest humidity (18-25°C) at lower elevations, dropping to -15°C to -25°C at the summit. Alpine zones experience daytime temperatures of 5-15°C with freezing nights above 4,000m and potentially strong winds.

6 Days Machame Route Success Rate Elevation Gain:
The 6 Days Machame Route gains 3,995 vertical meters (13,107ft) from Machame Gate (1,800m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). The key acclimatization point is Lava Tower (4,630m) before descending to Barranco Camp (3,900m).

6 Days Machame Route Success Rate Itinerary Summary:
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp (2,835m).
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,840m).
Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,900m) via Lava Tower (4,630m).
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673m).
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit (5,895m) to Mweka Camp (3,080m).
Day 6: Descent to Mweka Gate.

6 Days Machame Route Acclimatization & Success Rate:
This 6 Days Machame Route version maintains a 85% success rate. The Lava Tower acclimatization hike helps, but the faster ascent makes proper hydration and pacing critical for summit success.

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