6-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Hiking via Machame Route

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

Hiking via Machame route

Day 1 begins at Machame Gate (1,800 m) with a hike through dense rainforest to Machame Camp (3,000 m). Day 2 ascends through moorland to Shira Camp (3,840 m), offering expansive views across the plateau. On Day 3, trekkers climb to Lava Tower (4,630 m) for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp (3,960 m), following the “climb high, sleep low” principle. Day 4 features the exciting scramble up the Barranco Wall and a traverse to Karanga Camp (4,035 m). Day 5 continues to Barafu Camp (4,640 m), the base for the summit attempt; after an early rest, climbers begin their midnight ascent.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Summit to Mweka gate

This day reaches Stella Point at sunrise and continues to Uhuru Peak before descending back to Barafu and onward to Mweka Camp (3,100 m), with departure via Mweka Gate the following morning. You will be transferred to your accommodation or airport on the same day.

Main Destination:

Mweka Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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