6-Day Kilimanjaro via Machame Route - Tents

• 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 Camp

After breakfast, depart for Machame Gate, where your guide secures the necessary permits while you enjoy a fresh coffee or tea. Begin your trek through the lush rainforest blanketing Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes—an enchanting world of towering trees, vibrant plants, and playful black-and-white colobus monkeys. After about 5–6 hours of trekking, arrive at Machame Camp where you can freshen up with warm water before a hearty mountain dinner.

Altitude: 2,980 meters.

Pick up from your hotel in Moshi.

Accommodation not included but can of course be arranged at additional costs.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira Camp

Today’s hike takes you out of the rainforest and onto a rugged ridge lined with heath and moorland. As you ascend, marvel at sweeping views of Mount Meru floating in the distance. Walking 5–6.5 hours with a scenic picnic lunch en route, you reach the open landscapes of Shira Plateau.

Altitude: 3,840 meters.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco Camp

Fuel up with a delicious breakfast before venturing into the Alpine zone. Trek through bizarrely beautiful landscapes of lava ridges and rocky deserts. Reach the Lava Tower at 4,630 meters—a crucial acclimatization point—before descending into the sheltered valley of Barranco Camp. Expect 5–7 hours of walking, taking it slow to let your body adjust to the higher altitudes.

Altitude: 3,900 meters.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Barafu Camp

Start the day with the scenic Baranco Wall ascent—an exhilarating climb offering jaw-dropping views. Traverse the southern face of Kilimanjaro through barren alpine desert toward Barafu Camp. After 4.5–6 hours of trekking, settle in early to rest and hydrate—you’ll need your strength for summit night!

Altitude: 4,600 meters.

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)

Summit Day

Summit Day! Begin in the dark, guided by stars and determination. Push onward to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) just in time for sunrise—a moment that will stay with you forever. After celebrating at the roof of Africa, descend to Horombo Hut for a well-earned night’s rest.

Altitude: 2,985 meters.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Relaxed descent

On your final day, stroll down through the forest, where lush greenery and lively birdlife welcome you back. Upon reaching Mweka Gate, celebrate your success with a festive champagne brunch hosted by Genes Adventures. Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel for a well-deserved shower, rest, and time to relive your incredible journey.

Drop off at your hotel in Moshi.

Accommodation not included but can of course be arranged at additional costs

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Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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.