6-Day Steps to Africa's Roof - Machame Expedition

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

Trekking From Machame Gate To Machame Camp

In the morning, your guide and mountain crew will meet you at the hotel for a short briefing before driving to Kilimanjaro National Park’s Machame Gate. After completing registration and obtaining climbing permits, the journey begins. The trail ascends through lush rainforest, where the air is cool and heavy with mist. Occasional tropical showers are common along this stretch. Keepyour rain gear close and your spirit open to the rhythm of the mountain.

Main Destination:

Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Trekking From Machame Camp to Shira Camp 1

After breakfast, the trail leads upward toward Shira Camp, your second high-altitude stop. Today, the dense forest thins and the horizon opens to reveal the vast expanse of the Shira Plateau. Though the climb is moderate, the altitude begins to whisper its presence — move slowly, breathe deeply, and find your rhythm with the mountain. Upon reaching camp, you’ll rest and enjoy lunch before taking a short acclimatization hike toward Lava Tower, gaining about 400 meters. Returning to Shira Camp, a hot dinner awaits beneath a wide, starlit sky.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Trekking from Shira Camp to the Lava Tower and Descent to Barranco Camp

After breakfast, the trail rises steadily from Shira Camp toward one of the route’s defining landmarks the Lava Tower, standing proud at 4,600 meters. The path weaves through a rugged landscape of rock and sparse alpine vegetation, with several ascents and descents testing both endurance and rhythm. Reaching the tower, you’ll pause for lunch amid the thin air, an essential step in your body’s acclimatization to altitude.

Afterward, the route descends to Barranco Camp, nestled in a dramatic valley beneath the towering Barranco Wall. As the light fades, the wall glows gold and violet against the sky. Tomorrow, you’ll climb it a challenge more graceful than it appears, carved with simple trails that lead upward through stone and silence.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Trekking From Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

The day begins early, with a hearty breakfast before tackling the Barranco Wall. Setting out at first light helps you move ahead of the crowds and enjoy the climb in quiet focus. Although steep, the ascent is more graceful than it appears a rhythmic scramble that takes about an hour. At the top, the reward is immense: sweeping views of the Kibo volcano and the vast plains far below.

From here, the trail winds toward Karanga Camp, a demanding stretch of rolling ascents and descents through a stark, wind-swept landscape. Your guide will set a steady pace, ensuring balance and proper acclimatisation. After a warm lunch and a short rest, the journey continues upward to Barafu Camp, the final base before your summit attempt. Dinner is served early, and the remainder of the evening is for rest, conserving strength for the long night ahead.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp

The final ascent begins in darkness, as your team departs Barafu Camp under a canopy of stars. The air is thin, the cold biting each step a deliberate rhythm against the mountain’s stillness. Though the path is technically straightforward, the altitude makes every movement feel monumental. Each pair of climbers is guided closely, with personal attention to pace, breath, and spirit.

As the horizon begins to pale, you reach Uhuru Peak 5,895 meters above sea level, the highest point in Africa. The first light of dawn washes the glaciers in gold, and the world stretches endlessly beneath your feet. If you wish, you may descend briefly toward a nearby glacier before returning to Barafu Camp for a well-earned rest. After a short recovery, the descent continues to Millennium Camp, where warmth, thicker air, and quiet satisfaction await.

Main Destination:

Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate

Millennium Camp rests deep within a vibrant tropical rainforest, where the air feels gentle and full of life. Waking here brings a comforting relief from the thin mountain air and the quiet joy of having reached the summit. After a nourishing breakfast, you’ll begin the final descent to Mweka Gate. At the park’s edge, your guides and fellow climbers gather to celebrate your journey, offering congratulations and shared smiles. You’ll have a chance to leave your thoughts in the guestbook, a lasting memory of your climb. Finally, a commemorative certificate is presented, and a warm transfer returns you to your hotel, carrying with you the love, pride, and quiet magic of the mountain.

Main Destination:

Mweka Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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