7-Day Hiking Machame Route in a Group

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Machame Gate (1490m) – Machame Camp (2980m)

You'll be picked up from your Arusha hotel after breakfast and taken to Machame Village. There, you can buy water and receive a packed lunch before heading to the Machame Gate (1490m). After registering with the Tanzania National Park and packing up, you'll begin your hike into the rainforest. Expect mud, rain, fog, and wildlife sightings, like Colobus monkeys. You'll stop for lunch and reach Machame Camp (2980m) in the late afternoon or early evening.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Machame Camp (2980m) – Shira Camp (3840m)

After breakfast, trek to Shira Camp (3,845m), the second high-altitude camp. You'll leave the rainforest and witness breathtaking views of the Shira Plateau. While the trek is not too challenging, altitude changes may affect you, so listen to your body and pace yourself properly. After lunch and rest at camp, the group will hike to Lava Tower Camp for acclimatization, gaining 300 meters in altitude. Return to Shira Camp for a hot dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira (at 3840m) – Lava Tower (at 4630m) – Barranco camp (at 3950m)

After an early breakfast, you'll exit the moorland and enter the semi-desert and rocky landscape. After 5 hours of walking, you'll reach Lava Tower (4630m) where you can enjoy a packed lunch and optional climb (weather permitting). Altitude effects, such as headaches and shortness of breath, are common at this point.

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 (3950m) – Karanga Camp (3950m)

After an early breakfast, begin summiting Barranco Wall to avoid crowds. The climb takes about an hour and is not difficult. Rest and take photos at Kibo volcano before embarking on a more challenging hike to Karanga Camp. Guides will set an optimal pace for the group during the numerous ascents and descents. Enjoy a warm lunch upon arrival, then complete an acclimatization hike towards Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude before descending back to 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 (3959m) – Barafu Hut (4600m)

After breakfast, leave Karanga Camp (3959m) and hike for an hour to reach Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop for the porters as there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m). Barafu means "ice" in Swahili, and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge. Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks so hikers should familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served to rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you on how to prepare for summit night. Sleep by 19:00.

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)

Summit Attempt

At nightfall, the departure from Barafu Camp, nestled at an elevation of 4,640 meters, marks the commencement of the journey towards the summit of Kilimanjaro, known as Uhuru Peak, towering at an altitude of 5,895 meters. Although the ascent itself isn't technically challenging, the formidable obstacle remains the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will be partnered with a dedicated guide who will accompany them throughout the ascent, closely monitoring their physical and mental well-being. Upon reaching the summit of Uhuru Peak, you'll have the option to descend to the nearest glacier if you desire, before returning to Barafu Camp for a well-deserved 2-hour rest. Following this interlude, the descent will continue, leading you to Millennium Camp, positioned at an elevation of 3,820 meters.

Main Destination:

Mt Kilimanjaro Summit

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mweka camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980m)

Nestled within a verdant tropical rainforest, the camp provides a tranquil setting for your overnight retreat. As the morning sun graces the horizon, you'll awaken to a sense of relief, owing to the decrease in altitude, coupled with the profound satisfaction of having conquered the summit. A hearty breakfast awaits, fueling you for the final stage of your journey, leading you toward the park's exit, Mweka Gate, located at an elevation of 1,650 meters. As the descent concludes, the entire group will come together to offer their heartfelt congratulations, and you'll have the opportunity to pen your thoughts about the climb in the guestbook. Our office will then proudly bestow upon you a commemorative certificate, and we'll ensure a seamless transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.