6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route Summit Adventure

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

Arusha to Machame Gate

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your booked hotel in Arusha and transferred to Moshi, where you will proceed to Machame Gate for registration and final preparations. Begin your trek through the lush rainforest zone, enjoying beautiful scenery, ancient trees, and opportunities to spot different bird species and monkeys. Continue hiking until you reach Machame Camp, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Machame 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 to Shira Camp

After breakfast, continue your climb through the forest as the landscape changes into the heath and moorland zone. The trail becomes steeper as you cross rocky ridges with amazing views of Mount Meru and the surrounding landscapes. Arrive at Shira Camp in the afternoon, relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the next day.

Distance: 9 km
Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Shira Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Today is an important acclimatization day. Trek across the beautiful alpine desert while gradually gaining altitude. You will reach Lava Tower, one of the key points for acclimatization, before descending to the scenic Barranco Camp. Enjoy spectacular views of the Barranco Wall and the surrounding glaciers.

Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: 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 to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, climb the famous Barranco Wall, a thrilling section of the route offering incredible views. Continue through the Karanga Valley with beautiful landscapes before reaching Karanga Camp. This shorter day allows your body to rest and adapt to the altitude.

Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Karanga 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)

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

After breakfast, continue to Barafu Camp, the final base camp before your summit attempt. The trail crosses rocky terrain with views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Spend the afternoon resting, having dinner, and preparing for the midnight summit climb.

Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: 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 Camp to Mweka Camp

Wake up around midnight and begin your summit attempt. Trek through the challenging terrain to Stella Point (5,739m) and continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement while enjoying breathtaking views before descending to Barafu Camp for a short rest and lunch.

Continue descending to Mweka Gate, where you will complete the trek and receive your summit certificate. Afterward, you will be transferred back to Arusha and dropped off at your booked hotel.

Distance: 17 km
Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Main Destination:

Mount 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.