6-Day Machame Route Best for Adventure

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

Machame Gate Hike to Machame Camp

This morning, you'll head to Machame Gate (1,830m) for registration and a quick passport check. While porters prepare, enjoy a freshly made lunch. Then, your Kilimanjaro trek begins with an afternoon hike through lush rainforest to Machame Camp (3,050m). It’s a challenging start, with chances to spot colobus or Sykes monkeys. Your six-night climb includes all meals, drinks, and a private camp crew.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Machame Camp Hike to Shira Camp

Today you trek slowly up the side of the Shira volcano, climbing out of the hagenia, Podocarpus and juniper forest as you gain height. The vegetation becomes visibly sparser, with high altitude plants taking over, and you enter the giant heather moorland zone later in the morning.
The gradient is relatively steep for about three hours this morning, but levels out considerably after this, allowing you to enjoy fantastic views of Kilimanjaro’s Western Breach if the weather is clear.
You stop for a picnic lunch on the way across the Shira Plateau, and arrive at Shira One Camp (3750 Meters/ 12,600 Feet) by mid-afternoon.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Camp Hike to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Today involves 6–7 hours of trekking through Kilimanjaro’s striking high-altitude landscape, passing unique plants like lobelia and senecios. You’ll hike up to Lava Tower (3900m) for lunch and a chance to feel the altitude. Then, descend into the scenic Barranco Valley—steep but stunning. The downhill walk is a welcome break and helps build leg strength. Your camp at Barranco (4000m) will be waiting.

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

You’ll start early today to beat the crowds up the Barranco Wall—about a two-hour climb that’s often easier than it looks, thanks to solid foot holds and support from your guides. With luck, breakfast awaits at the top. After 2–3 hours crossing glacial valleys, you’ll reach Barafu Camp for lunch, gear checks, and a final ascent briefing. The views of Mawenzi and Kibo are stunning—perfect for a relaxed afternoon or short acclimatization hike.

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)

Ascent To Uhuru Peak and Descent to Mweka Camp

Your group will begin the final push from Barafu Camp (4,673 m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) at night. Though the trail is not technical, the altitude makes every step a challenge. Each pair of climbers will have a dedicated guide for close support. After reaching the summit, you may visit a nearby glacier before returning to Barafu for a brief rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp. Take care—most injuries happen during descent.

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)

Descent From Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

This morning you will have the chance of taking photographs with the crew before setting off down the mountain to Mweka Gate, where the climb finishes. It’s a downhill walk-through beautiful forest which takes about five hours.
Your vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka, and once you have thanked your porters, camp crew and guides, and said your goodbyes, you will be driven back to Arusha.

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