7-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing, Machame Route

• 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 to machame camp

After breakfast, your guide and mountain support crew will meet you at your accommodation and drive you to Machame gate at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro (1,800m). There you will acquire climbing permits and register with the search and rescue service. Once those formalities have been completed, you will begin your trek to Machame Camp (3,010m). The trek covers 11km and has a duration between 4 - 6 hours. The route mainly consists of rainforest vegetation, so showers are very possible and you might want to consider taking your rain gear. You will stop about halfway through the trek to take lunch in the forest before continuing to climb. The gradient becomes gentler as the forest slowly merges into a giant heather close to camp where you might get your first look at the glaciated dome of Kibo Peak if the evening clouds permit.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Trek Machame Camp to Shira Camp

After breakfast you will depart Machame Camp (3,010m) and begin your trek to Shira Camp (3,845m). The trek will last 4 - 6 hours and cover 5 km. On this day, you will emerge from the rainforest to see the stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you. When you reach a small cliff known as Picnic Rock, you should stop to take in the excellent views of the plateau and Kibo Peak. From there, the trail continues gradually until you reach Shira Plateau. You will camp near Shira Cave which has some of the most stunning views on Kilimanjaro: the huge volcanic cone of Kibo, the spectacular rock formations of Shira plateau, and the peak of Mt. Meru floating across the clouds in the distance. Once you reach camp, you will rest and take lunch. Afterwards, you will go on a brief acclimatization hike (1 - 2 hours) with a 300m gain in altitude before returning to camp where you will be served a hot dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira camp to lava tower to barranco camp

This day features many ascents and descents before you arrive at your final destination of Barranco Camp (3,960m). A gentle ascent and panoramic view in the morning, leaving the moorland behind and making your way towards Lava Tower (4,630m). When you reach there, will stop for about an hour or so to take lunch and let your body acclimatize. Then, you will descend to the bottom of the great Barranco valley, sheltered by towering cliffs with extensive views of the plains far below. The whole trek will cover 11km and take between 6 and 8 hours. Once you make it to camp, you will be able to see the famous Barranco Wall which you will be climbing the next morning. Here you will have dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barranco camp to karanaga camp

Early wakeup and breakfast before you begin climbing the Barranco Wall (KT recommends you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid the crowds of other groups). This steep but brief climb is followed by an undulating trail on the southeastern flank of Kibo with superb views of the southern ice fields. The trek to Karanga Camp (4,035m) features numerous ascents and descents, but don’t worry, our guides are experts at setting an optimal pace for the group. The trek takes 4 - 6 hours and covers 5 km. After reaching camp, you will be offered a hot lunch and time to rest. After a few hours, you will complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200m gain in altitude before descending back down to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karanga camp to barafu camp

After breakfast, you will make your way towards Barafu Camp (4,640m) which will be your starting point for your summit attempt the next day. Our team will set up camp for you ahead of time, so that you will be able to relax and rest upon your arrival. The trek will take 4 - 6 hours and cover 6 km. After regaining your strength, you will complete a short acclimatization hike and then head back to Barafu Camp to take dinner and rest before making your summit attempt the upcoming night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barafu camp to summit to mweka hut

You will depart Barafu Camp (4,640m) around midnight and begin your overnight trek to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Technically, the climb is relatively straightforward; however, the altitude and cold temperature can be very challenging. Our guides will be there to support you and ensure your safety. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you will head back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing your descent towards Millennium Camp (3,820m). Please note that 90% of all mountain injuries occur during this descent because you will be tired, so pay special attention and take your time.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi

When you wake up, you will feel relief from the altitude reduction and satisfaction from reaching the summit and nearly completing the journey. After breakfast, you will finish your descent to Mweka Gate (1,640m). The final descent will take 4 - 6 hours and cover 12 km. Once you reach the gate, we will present you with official certificates certifying that you have successfully summited Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa and the largest free-standing mountain in the world! Then, everyone will load into the bus and you will be taken back to your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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