7-Day Mt Kilimanjaro-Machame Route

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

Arusha-Machame Route

Depart Arusha at 8 AM for Machame Village, the starting point of your Kilimanjaro adventure. Begin hiking through dense rainforest alive with fig trees, tropical flowers, and colobus monkeys. After a picnic lunch, continue up the ridge between Semira and Weru Weru streams before reaching Machame Camp by evening.

Main Destination:

Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Machame-shira camp

Start early with hot coffee and a magnificent view of Uhuru Peak. The trail climbs through moorland scattered with volcanic rocks and hardy shrubs. Enjoy lunch below the Shira Plateau, then continue to Shira Camp by mid-afternoon for rest and acclimatization.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira -Barranco camp

Trek across the Shira Plateau toward Lava Tower (15,000 ft), an excellent acclimatization point. After lunch, descend through the stunning Barranco Valley, surrounded by waterfalls and hanging glaciers.
This is a key acclimatization day. Trek uphill toward Lava Tower, reaching higher altitude before descending to Barranco Camp. The route offers stunning views of the Western Breach and giant senecio plants. After lunch near Lava Tower, descend to Barranco Camp, helping your body adjust to altitude. Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.

Main Destination:

Barranco Valley

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco camp-Karanga camp

Start the day by climbing the famous Barranco Wall, a challenging but non-technical scramble rewarding you with incredible views. Continue trekking through alpine desert terrain, crossing valleys and ridges before reaching Karanga Camp. The afternoon is spent resting and acclimatizing. Dinner and overnight at Karanga Camp.

Main Destination:

Mt Kilimanjaro Summit

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karanga -Barafu

After breakfast, trek steadily uphill to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt. The landscape becomes rocky and barren as you gain altitude. Arrive at camp in the early afternoon to rest, hydrate, and prepare for summit night. Early dinner and a short rest before the midnight summit push.

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)

Summit day-Uhuru camp-Mweka camp

Around midnight, begin the challenging ascent to the summit under the stars. Trek slowly via Stella Point before reaching Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, at sunrise. After celebrating and taking photos, descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp through changing landscapes. Dinner and overnight at Mweka 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)

Mweka camp-Mweka gate-Arusha

After breakfast, descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Upon arrival, sign out and receive your summit certificates. Transfer back to Moshi/Arusha, marking the end of an unforgettable Kilimanjaro trekking adventure.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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