7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Machame Route

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

Arusha to machame gate -machame camp (2850)

After a hearty breakfast, your exhilarating journey to the roof of Africa begins. You will embark on a scenic 2-hour drive to the Machame Gate, where you will complete the necessary park registrations before setting off on your hike. Once through the gate, you will navigate a winding trail through the lush rain forest, ascending a ridge. Please note that the trail can be muddy and slippery at lower elevations; we recommend using gaiters and trekking poles for added stability and comfort.

Your hike will continue for a short distance before reaching Machame Camp, where you will settle in for the evening. Enjoy a well-deserved dinner and overnight stay at the camp, immersed in the serene beauty of your surroundings.

Day Coverage
Hiking Distance: 11 km / 7 miles
Hiking Time 5-7 hours
Zone: Rain Forest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Machame camp to Shira cave camp (3850m)

After breakfast we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite around mid-afternoon. At the Camp, you will have lunch and relax before the evening.

You can enjoy great views of Kibo peak from New Shira Camp at sunset. Later in the evening, you will be served with dinner before an Overnight.

Day Coverage
Hiking Distance: 5km / 3 miles s
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Zone: Rainforest / Low Alpine Zone.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira camp to lava tower to Barranco camp

Today’s journey is long and tough which takes about 5 - 6 hours to complete. The route turns east into a semi-desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower.
On arrival at Lava Tower, you will be served your lunch before proceeding for another 2 hours walk to Barranco Camp.

We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. In the evening you will be served dinner before overnight.

Day Coverage
Hiking Distance: 10km/6miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Zone: Low alpine zone / High alpine zone.

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 to Karanga Camp (3995m)

Today’s hike is a short one and ideally for acclimatisation. After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall.

At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley up to the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. Dinner & Overnight at Karanga Camp

Day Coverage
Hiking Distance: 7km / 5 miles
Hiking Time: 7 hours
Zone: High alpine zone.

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 to Barafu Camp (4673m)

Today we continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.

Day Coverage
Hiking Distance: 6km / 4 miles
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Zone: High alpine zone.

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 Via Stela Point- Uhuru Peak (5895m) To Millenium/Mweka Camp

After a cup of hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins around midnight when the lava ash is still frozen, and walking on it is easier.

We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a north-westerly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim.
At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.

From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!

From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will enjoy your last evening on the mountain at Mweka 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)

Millenium/Mweka camp to Mweka gate

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

Our vehicle will be waiting for you at the Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel.

Day Coverage
Hiking Distance: 9km / 5.5 miles
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Zone: Rainforest.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.