9-Day Machame Trekking Kilimanjaro

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Airport Pick-up to Weruweru River Lodge

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha (Meru View Lodge). Depending on your arrival time, you will meet your mountain guide for a trip briefing, equipment check, and last-minute gear rental if needed. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax, recover from your journey, and prepare for the adventure ahead. Overnight stay at Meru View Lodge.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Meru View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

After an early breakfast at Meru View Lodge, you’ll be driven from Arusha to Machame Gate (1,800m), the starting point of your Kilimanjaro climb. At the gate, you’ll complete registration with the park authorities while the crew prepares equipment and supplies. Once ready, begin trekking through lush montane rainforest alive with birds, monkeys, and unique plant life. The hike covers about 10–11 km (5–7 hours) of steady ascent before reaching Machame Camp (3,000m). Here, enjoy a hot dinner and rest in tents under the stars. Overnight at Machame Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Machame Camp-Shira Camp

After breakfast, the trail leaves the rainforest and gradually climbs into the heath and moorland zone. Today’s hike is shorter but steeper in sections, with rewarding views of Shira Plateau and Mount Meru in the distance. Along the way, you’ll pass through unique vegetation such as giant heathers and lobelias. The trek covers about 5 km (4–6 hours) before reaching Shira Camp (3,840m), set on a vast plateau beneath Kibo Peak. Dinner and overnight at Shira Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira Camp-Lava Tower-Baranco Camp

Today is one of the most important acclimatization days on the climb. After breakfast, you’ll hike east across the Shira Plateau before gradually ascending toward Lava Tower (4,630m), a striking volcanic formation. Lunch is taken near Lava Tower, giving your body valuable time to adjust to the higher altitude. From there, the trail descends into the Barranco Valley, a dramatic landscape with towering cliffs and giant Senecio plants. Although you end the day at a similar elevation to the previous night (3,960m), the “climb high, sleep low” approach greatly improves acclimatization. Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barranco-Karanga Camp

The day begins with the famous Barranco Wall, a steep but non-technical scramble that rewards you with stunning views once at the top. From there, the trail undulates through ridges and valleys in the alpine desert zone, with expansive vistas of Kibo and the southern glaciers. The trek is shorter today, designed to further aid acclimatization. You’ll arrive at Karanga Camp (4,035m) by early afternoon, leaving time to rest, hydrate, and prepare for the push to higher elevations. Dinner and overnight at Karanga Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Karanga to Barafu Camp

After breakfast, the trail steadily ascends over rocky and barren terrain, entering the stark alpine desert zone. This is a shorter but important day, bringing you to Barafu Camp (4,640m), the base camp for your summit attempt. From here, you’ll enjoy clear views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arriving by early afternoon allows time to rest, have an early dinner, and prepare your gear for the night ahead. You’ll head to bed early, as the summit push begins just before midnight. Dinner and overnight at Barafu Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak- Mweka Camp

Summit day begins in the dark, with a midnight wake-up call for hot tea and light snacks before setting out with headlamps. The trail is steep and demanding, climbing over loose scree toward Stella Point (5,756m) on the crater rim. After a short rest, continue along the rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Here, celebrate your achievement with photos and breathtaking views before beginning the long descent. Return to Barafu Camp for a short break and lunch, then continue downhill through alpine desert and moorland to Mweka Camp (3,100m). Exhausting but unforgettable, this is the most challenging and rewarding day of the climb.

Main Destination:

Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mweka Camp-Mweka Gate-Arusha

Summit day begins in the dark, with a midnight wake-up call for hot tea and light snacks before setting out with headlamps. The trail is steep and demanding, climbing over loose scree toward Stella Point (5,756m) on the crater rim. After a short rest, continue along the rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Here, celebrate your achievement with photos and breathtaking views before beginning the long descent. Return to Barafu Camp for a short break and lunch, then continue downhill through alpine desert and moorland to Mweka Camp (3,100m). Exhausting but unforgettable, this is the most challenging and rewarding day of the climb.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Meru View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

After breakfast at Meru View Lodge, your driver will transfer you to your next destination, whether that’s Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home or another location for further travel in Tanzania. This marks the end of your unforgettable Kilimanjaro adventure, leaving you with memories of a successful summit, stunning landscapes, and the support of your dedicated guide and crew.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.