6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via 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 – Machame Camp

Drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate, then begin your trek through the rainforest. Enjoy sightings of monkeys and exotic birds as you ascend. The trail may be muddy, so trekking poles are helpful. Reach Machame Camp by late afternoon for your first night on the mountain.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Machame Camp – Moorland Zone – Shira Plateau

Today you’ll leave the rainforest and enter the moorland, hiking along ridges and rocky pathways. Admire the change in vegetation as you rise in elevation. After several hours, you’ll reach the scenic Shira Plateau and set up camp at Shira Camp, where you’ll rest and acclimatize.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira – Lava Tower – Barranco Valley

After breakfast, continue toward Lava Tower, a striking volcanic rock formation. This high point is key for acclimatization. Later descend to Barranco Camp, located in a sheltered valley. This “climb high, sleep low” day helps your body adjust to the altitude for the summit push.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco Wall – Karanga – Barafu Base Camp

Tackle the famous Barranco Wall and enjoy panoramic views. Trek through alpine desert to Karanga Valley and then up to Barafu Camp. This is your final camp before summit night. Take time to rest, eat well, and prepare for a midnight ascent to the roof of Africa.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Summit Ascent – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Start your summit push in the early hours, aiming to reach Stella Point by dawn. From there, continue to Uhuru Peak. Take photos and celebrate before descending back to Barafu and continuing down to Mweka Camp. This is the toughest but most rewarding day of the trek.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mweka Camp – Gate

Hike down through lush forest trails to the Mweka Gate. After signing the register and receiving your certificate, continue to Mweka Village for pickup. Return to your hotel in Arusha where a warm meal and comfortable rest await you after an epic journey.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

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.