6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking- 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

Pick up from your hotel in the morning and drive to Machame Gate. Trekking will begin after arriving to the Gate. This trail is relatively is gentle, meandering through a dense canopy of trees and a variety of tropical plant life and finally arriving to Machame Camp where you will be staying for the night.
Trekking time: 4-5 hours
Elevation: 2,835m (9,301 ft ).

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 Cave Camp

After breakfast, Ascend for Shira Camp. The second day involves a steeper climb and a shift in landscape as you leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone. If you start early, you should arrive at Shira Camp 1 at noon an have your lunch. Continuing trekking after lunch and arrive at Shira Cave Camp and overnight stay,
Trek Time: 4-5 Hours
Elevation: 3,750m (12,300 ft).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Cave Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

The trek continues across diverse terrain, including rocky paths and ridges. After breakfast, hiking for 4-5 hours until you reach Lava Tower Camp. After Lunch, continuing your hike for an hour before arriving at Barranco Camp and overnight stay.
Trek Time: 6 hours
Difficulty: Moderate - Steep up to Lava Tower then All Down
Elevation: Lava Tower: 4,630 m (15,190 ft), Barranco Camp: 3,900 m (12,795 ft).

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 to Barafu Camp

The fourth day involves traversing through alpine desert landscapes. After breakfast in the morning, begin with a challenging climb up the Barranco wall which will last about an hour then continue the climb to Karanga Camp situated on a rocky ridge. After lunch, continue the climb to Barafu camp and overnight stay.
Trek Time: 6 - 7 hours
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult - Extremely steep climb for 1 hour, moderate hike for 5 hours
Elevation: Karanga Camp: 3,995 m (13,107 ft), Barafu Camp: 4,673 m (15,331 ft).

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 Uhuru Peak To High Camp

The summit attempt begins at midnight, with a challenging climb to Stella Point and then on to Uhuru Peak. It is an extremely long hike that will take you up a moderate slope through the night at subzero temperatures. From Stellar Point, it is another hour hike along a rather simple trail before arriving at Uhuru Peak, standing at a whopping 5,895 m above sea level. After celebrating at the peak, you'll descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to highCamp and spend the night.
Trek Time: 12 hours
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation: Uhuru Peak: 5,895 m (19,340.5 ft), Steller Point (5,756m), High Camp(3,950).

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)

High Camp to Mweka Gate

The final day of the trek involves descending through the lush rainforest back to Mweka Gate, where you'll receive your summit certificates and bid farewell to the mountain and drive back to your Hotel.
Trek Time: 3- 4 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation: Mweka Gate: 1,653m (5,423.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals 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.