Latest arrival date
Direct arrival at the hotel (optional airport transfer). Meet the tour consultant at the hotel / Lodge this evening for pre-climbing briefing. The tour consultant will give you guideline on what to expect from the first day of the trek to the last and final preparations for the tour. If you have any last minute questions it will be the best time to ask for answers and clarifications.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Start of trek from Machame gate to Machame camp
The day begins with a drive to the park gate ( Machame ) from Moshi which takes about 1 hour, and it takes you to 1800m. Ensure that you have enough drinking water for the day and your packed lunch from the hotel. Drive from Moshi to Machame park gate ( approximately 1.5 hour’s drive ) Start climb at Machame Gate ( 1800m ) through montane forest.
Trekking time: 5-7 hours, approximately. 9 km distance.
Machame Camp ( 3000m ).
- Main Destination:
- Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Machame camp to Shira Camp
Today you set off towards Shira plateau. Trek through grassy moorland and heather and crossing through Shira Plateau.
Leaving the forest behind, the path heads up into the moorland along a ridge of volcanic rock.
Trekking time: 5-7 hours, approx. 7km distance
Shira Camp (3845m).
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Shira camp to moir camp
From moir camp you will have to Continue trekking through the heather and moorland, and experience the night in the campsite of the Northern Circuit route. Excellent for acclimatization.
Trekking time 3-4 hours
approx. 4km distance Moir Camp (4140m).
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Barranco camp to Karanga valley camp
Today’s day is designed to assist the acclimatization process further. A steep climb on the narrow path on the cliff edge up the rocky and steep Barranco Wall leads you through a trail on the south-eastern side of Kibo, with super views of the southern ice fields.
You will remain in the Alpine zone today with terrain changing to scree, with very limited flora or fauna in site.
A gain of only 190m for the day with picnic lunch en-route till Karanga campsite at 4035m which you should reach by early afternoon, to have time to rest for the next 24 hours which will probably be the longest day of your life!
Trekking time: 3-5 hours, approx. 6 km distance.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Karanga camp to Barafu camp
After breakfast depart Karanga and continue along an easy path on compacted scree and steep parts over rocky slabs. Your path after the Karanga valley meets with the Mweka trail, which you will use for descent the following day, you turn left at the junction, heading up towards Barafu camp at 4640m.
Today you can have an optional hot lunch at Barafu if you leave early in the morning and maintain a good speed. It is recommended to sleep after dinner so your food can set and body can recover as much as possible until your guides wake you for the summit attempt around Midnight or earlier for those who walk slowly. Cold temperatures at this high altitude and reduced sleep in combination with the rocky camp will make for one of the most uncomfortable camping experiences on Kilimanjaro. Rest as much as possible and prepare yourself for the mental challenge ahead.
Trekking time: 3-4 hours, approx. 4 km distance.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Barafu camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka camp
You will be woken up around midnight by your guide to climb through the night. This is mainly because you need the time to try to reach the summit and still be able to descend in daylight as well as the magnificent sunrise you will see in the morning from the highest point in Africa.
The climb to Stella Point is probably the most daunting section of the Machame route, mainly because of the altitude, darkness, and many hours of walking prior to this. Determination will take you to Stella point at 5730m. From here you can continue to Uhuru Peak at 5895m passing spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that are the only residents in the Zone. At Uhuru peak you will not stay for long, our guides advise on a maximum of 10-15 minutes.
Successful attempts will allow you to enjoy what is considered the finest sunrise on earth before descending to Mweka camp for your final night on the mountain.
Trekking time: 13-15 hours, approx. 19km distance.
- Main Destination:
- Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Mweka camp to Mweka gate, end of trek
After breakfast in the morning start descending towards Mweka gate a steady descent. There are some nice places to grab a few last pictures of the summit on this trail. 5 minutes from Mweka Camp you reach a very clear divide with the forest. From the boundary of the forest to the park gate is 10km of downhill. Walking on a ridge between 2 huge gorges, giving some impressive views through gaps in the trees. The last section of the forest has an abundance of elusive monkeys but if you're lucky you may come across a few foraging in the trees.
At the park office you are presented with your certificate if you reached Stella Point (green) or better yet, the summit (gold). Then it is back to the hotel for a hot shower and big feed. All that’s left to do now is get a good night's rest before your transfer on wards or to the airport tomorrow.
Trekking time: 3-4 hours, approx. 10km distance.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Chanya lodge
After breakfast in the morning start descending towards Mweka gate a steady descent. There are some nice places to grab a few last pictures of the summit on this trail. Continue your descent through the forest zone of the mountain to Mweka Gate (1680m). Transfer to Moshi (approx. 45 minutes drive).
Trekking time: 3-4 hours, approx. 10km distance
Chanya lodge, Moshi.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Earliest Departure Date
Check-out. End of our services. Optional: proceed for safari | proceed to the airport.
Check out time: 10:00am.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: