7-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route 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.

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Your Kilimanjaro adventure begins with a morning transfer to Machame Gate. After registration and park formalities, start trekking through the lush rainforest. The trail winds uphill beneath tall trees, with opportunities to see birds and monkeys. Your guide will set a comfortable pace and encourage regular hydration and rest. After several hours of trekking, reach Machame Camp at around 2,835 metres. Enjoy dinner and spend your first night in a tent surrounded by the sounds of the mountain forest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

After breakfast, continue your climb as the rainforest gradually gives way to moorland and heather vegetation. The trail becomes steeper, with rocky sections and beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. As you gain elevation, Mount Meru and the plains below may come into view on clear days. Continue towards the Shira Plateau, an impressive high-altitude volcanic landscape. Arrive at Shira Camp at approximately 3,840 metres, where you will have dinner and spend the night. Your guide will monitor your progress and help you maintain a steady pace.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Today is an important acclimatization day. After breakfast, trek across the Shira Plateau towards Lava Tower, reaching approximately 4,630 metres. The landscape becomes increasingly rugged as you enter the alpine desert zone. Enjoy lunch near Lava Tower before beginning the descent towards Barranco Camp. This “climb high, sleep low” approach gives your body valuable time to adapt to the altitude. Continue through spectacular volcanic scenery beneath the imposing Barranco Wall. Arrive at Barranco Camp at around 3,960 metres, enjoy dinner and rest for the night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, begin the exciting climb up the Barranco Wall. Although the trail involves some scrambling over rocks, your experienced guide will assist you through the more challenging sections. Once above the wall, enjoy spectacular views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding valleys. Continue across a series of ridges and valleys towards Karanga Camp. The terrain becomes drier as you enter the high alpine desert. Arrive at camp in the afternoon, giving you time to relax, enjoy the mountain scenery and prepare for the next stage. Dinner and overnight at Karanga Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

+2 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

After breakfast, begin the final approach to the summit zone. Trek across the alpine desert towards Barafu Camp, situated at approximately 4,673 metres. The landscape is rocky and barren, with dramatic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. The climb is demanding due to the altitude, so a slow and steady pace is essential. Arrive at Barafu Camp in the afternoon and have an early dinner. Your guide will provide a briefing for the summit attempt and help you prepare your clothing, water and equipment. Rest as much as possible because the summit trek begins around midnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

+5 Photos

+4 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Millennium Camp

Wake around midnight and begin your summit attempt under the stars. Trek slowly through the darkness towards Stella Point on the crater rim at approximately 5,739 metres. Continue along the rim towards Uhuru Peak, reaching 5,895 metres, the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement and take photographs before beginning the descent. Return to Barafu Camp for a short rest and refreshments, then continue downhill through the alpine zone towards Millennium Camp. Enjoy dinner and spend the night recovering from your challenging summit day.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha/Moshi

After breakfast, begin your final descent through the beautiful Kilimanjaro rainforest. The trail becomes increasingly lush as you lose altitude, offering a refreshing change after the high-altitude environment. Continue to Mweka Gate, where you will complete the park exit procedures and receive your summit certificate, subject to reaching the qualifying summit point. Meet your vehicle at the gate and begin the transfer to Arusha or Moshi. After seven days of trekking, celebrate your Kilimanjaro achievement and enjoy a well-earned rest at your hotel.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

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.