6-Day Machame Route Best of Climb Kilimanjaro

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Machame Gate – Machame Camp

After breakfast, you will drive to Mount Kilimanjaro and arrive at Machame Gate, where your crew completes registration and final packing. Once formalities are done, your trek begins.

Today’s hike takes you through lush afro-montane rainforest, where you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. Keep an eye out for unique flora and the gradual transition of forest zones as you ascend.

By late afternoon, you will reach Machame Camp, where you’ll relax, enjoy dinner, and spend your first night on the mountain (full board).

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 Camp – Shira Cave Camp

From Machame Camp, continue your trek toward Shira Cave Camp. The trail begins with a relatively steep ascent, gaining altitude quickly. Along the way, you will stop for a picnic lunch while enjoying the surrounding scenery.

Today’s hike passes through the heath zone, where unique plants such as helichrysum and giant lobelia become more prominent. You’ll also encounter fascinating geological features, including lava formations and glacial valleys.

By late afternoon, you will arrive at Shira Cave Camp, where you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay (full board).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Cave Camp to Baranco Camp

Today is a walk-high-sleep-low day. You will ascend into the alpine desert and for those that are feeling strong, you can even head up to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp. Lunch is taken as a picnic lunch en route. This is a long day but pays dividends later on —great acclimatization day! Your overnight stay will be at Barranco Camp (full board).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

Departing from Barranco Camp, known for its towering giant groundsels (Senecio), you will begin by ascending the famous Barranco Wall. The trail then leads through scenic glacial valleys toward Karanga Camp, where you will stop for lunch.

In the afternoon, continue your trek to Barafu Camp across a stark alpine desert landscape. Strong winds are common here, but the camp rewards you with stunning views of Mawenzi Peak.

After an early dinner, you will rest and prepare for your summit attempt. Overnight at Barafu Camp (full board).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Your summit attempt begins just before midnight, as you set out for the final ascent. Patience and determination are key as you climb steadily under the starlit sky. By dawn, you will reach the crater rim, and from Stella Point, continue on the final stretch to Uhuru Peak—the Roof of Africa.

After celebrating your achievement, begin your descent, passing back through Barafu before continuing down to Mweka Camp. You will arrive by evening for a well-deserved rest, dinner, and overnight stay (full board).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate/Arusha

A final descent of 4,500 ft brings you down to Mweka Gate where your team will have prepared another scrumptious and fresh lunch and your transfer vehicles will be waiting to collect you. Here, you will say goodbye to our mountain staff before heading to the hotel near Arusha for a farewell dinner and either overnight or a day room and departure. Extend your Tanzanian vacation with KiliClimb Africa Safaris on safari, walking safari, or other adventures.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.