6-Day Mt Kilimanajaro -Machame Route

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

Machame Gate-Machame camp

After breakfast, depart Moshi/Arusha and drive to Machame Gate for registration and briefing. Begin the trek through dense rainforest with towering trees, ferns, and moss-covered trails. The hike is scenic and gradually ascends to Machame Camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Machame camp-shira camp

Leave the rainforest behind and trek into the heath and moorland zone. The trail becomes steeper as you climb onto the Shira Plateau, offering spectacular views of Mount Meru and the surrounding plains. The vegetation thins, and the landscape opens up dramatically. Arrive at Shira Camp for dinner and overnight, enjoying expansive mountain views.
Enjoy wide views of Mount Meru and the plains below. Arrive at Shira Camp in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Camp-Lava Tower-Barranco camp

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:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco camp-Barafu camp

After breakfast, climb the famous Barranco Wall, a steep but non-technical scramble with spectacular views. Continue trekking across alpine desert terrain toward Barafu Camp, the base for the summit attempt. Arrive in the afternoon to rest, hydrate, and prepare for summit night. Early 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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barafu -Uhuru peak-Mweka camp

Around midnight, begin the summit ascent under the stars. Trek slowly via Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, arriving around sunrise. After photos and celebrations, descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp. 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)

Mwekacamp-Mweka gate

After breakfast, descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificates and transfer back to Moshi/Arusha drop off marking the end of the 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.