7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek – Machame Route

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

Machame Gate – Machame Camp

After breakfast, you'll be driven from Moshi/Arusha to the Machame Gate where registration formalities are completed. Begin your trek through the dense montane forest with a variety of flora and fauna along the way. The trail can be muddy and slippery but is rewarding with lush greenery.
Hiking time: 5–7 hours
Overnight: Machame Camp
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Machame Camp – Shira Camp

The trek continues with a gradual ascent through the moorland zone, offering stunning views of Kibo Peak and the Shira Plateau. The vegetation thins as you rise above the forest zone.
Hiking time: 4–6 hours
Overnight: Shira Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Today is an important acclimatization day. You ascend to Lava Tower (4,630m) where you have lunch before descending to Barranco Camp. This helps your body adapt to the altitude.
Hiking time: 6–8 hours
Overnight: Barranco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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 – Karanga Camp

After breakfast, tackle the famous Barranco Wall—a challenging but rewarding scramble. Then continue through undulating terrain with beautiful scenery to Karanga Camp.
Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Overnight: Karanga Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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 – Barafu Camp

A shorter day of trekking to Barafu Camp, where you’ll rest in preparation for the midnight summit attempt. Enjoy the early dinner and try to sleep early on this day.
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Barafu Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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 – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Summit day! Around midnight, begin your ascent to the summit through Stella Point (5,756m) and finally to Uhuru Peak. Celebrate your achievement before descending to Mweka Camp.
Hiking time: 12–15 hours
Overnight: Mweka Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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)

Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi/Arusha

Enjoy your final breakfast on the mountain and a gentle descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. You’ll be met by your driver and transferred back to Moshi or Arusha where you will be under own arrangement.
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Mweka Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

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