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Arrival

Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
You will drive from the town of Arusha or Moshi to the Machame Gate, which takes approximately an hour and a half. Along the way, you will see subsistence farming and pass through the town of Machame. The first day’s trek on the Machame Route is a long one (approximately 11 km / 7 miles) and takes about 5 to 7 hours to complete. We mostly provide packed lunches for this route along with 2 to 3 liters of bottled water. This is the only bottled water you will receive; from here on, porters will collect water from mountain streams. The day’s trek ends at Machame Camp (2,835 meters), which sits near the border of the rainforest zone and the low alpine zone. By the time you arrive, your porters will have already set up your camp and tents, and dinner will be served.
• Transport: Private transfer (0.8 hour, 30 km)
• Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours (11 km)
• Ascent: 1,200 m
• Max. altitude: 3,000 m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:

Day 2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
On day two, you will rise early, pack your gear, and prepare for the trek from Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2 (3,850 meters). The trek is relatively steep as you enter the low alpine zone, which is characterized by moorlands and grasslands. Shira Camp 2 sits on a plateau, providing you with your first views of Kibo to the northwest and Mount Meru to the east. Day two takes approximately 4 to 6 hours and covers a distance of 5 km / 3 miles.
• Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours (5 km)
• Ascent: 850 m
• Max. altitude: 3,850 m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:

Day 3
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Day three is a long and tough trek east off the Shira Plateau through the “Garden of the Senecios,” up to Lava Tower and the Shark’s Tooth rock formation at 4,600 meters, and then back down via the Southern Circuit to Barranco Camp (3,900 meters). After lunch, we will descend to Barranco Camp, following the “walk high, sleep low” golden rule of acclimatization. Our descent to Barranco Camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The route is approximately 11 km / 7 miles in length and takes 5 to 7 hours to complete.
• Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours (11 km)
• Ascent: 750 m
• Descent: 650 m
• Max. altitude: 4,600 m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:

Day 4
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
After breakfast, you will begin to ascend the impressive Barranco Wall and hike through glacial valleys — but don’t worry, it is easier than it looks! Lunch will be eaten at Karanga Valley before joining the famous Mweka Trail. You will then continue along the rocky ridge for 1 to 2 hours before reaching Barafu Camp, which offers stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro’s summit from various angles. Your tents will be pitched along a narrow and rocky ridge with high winds, so it’s worth taking some time to familiarize yourself with your surroundings before it gets dark. Rest for the night at Barafu Camp and prepare for the upcoming hike to the summit. Trekkers on the seven-day route spend the night at Karanga Camp before continuing to Barafu on day 5. This additional day is beneficial for acclimatization.
• Hiking time: 7 – 8 hours (7 km)
• Ascent: 750 m
• Descent: 280 m
• Max. altitude: 4,700 m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 5
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak then down to Mweka Camp
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak then down to Mweka Camp
Early in the morning, around midnight, we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours, taking frequent but short breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft.), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see, coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and in Africa.
From the summit, we begin our descent, continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut campsite, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
• Hiking time: 12 – 14 hours (17 km)
• Ascent: 1,295 m
• Descent: 2,795 m
• Max. altitude: 5,895 m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:

Day 6
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect our summit certificates. At lower elevations, the trail can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue for another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us there to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.
• Transport: Private transfer (0.5 hour, 17 km)
• Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours (10 km)
• Descent: 1,300 m
• Max. altitude: 3,100 m
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: