6-Day Kilimanjaro Trek – Machame Route

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

Moshi/Arusha – Machame Gate (1800m) – Machame Camp (3000m)

After breakfast, transfer to Machame Gate for registration. Begin your trek through lush rainforest, with giant ferns, fig trees, and occasional wildlife sightings. The trail gradually ascends to Machame Camp.
• Hiking distance: ~11 km / 5–7 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Accommodation: Machame Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Machame Camp (3000m) – Shira Camp (3840m)

Leaving the rainforest behind, the trail climbs into moorland with panoramic views. Trek across ridges and volcanic rock formations until you reach Shira Camp on a high plateau.
• Hiking distance: ~5 km / 4–6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
• Accommodation: Shira Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Shira Camp (3840m) – Lava Tower (4630m) – Barranco Camp (3960m)

This is an important acclimatization day. You’ll ascend to Lava Tower for lunch at high altitude, then descend into the Barranco Valley. Overnight at Barranco Camp, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and the famous Barranco Wall.
• Hiking distance: ~10 km / 6–8 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert & alpine
• Accommodation: Barranco Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Barranco Camp (3960m) – Barafu Camp (4670m)

After tackling the Barranco Wall, you’ll hike through alpine desert landscapes with stunning views of Kibo Peak. Continue to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit attempt. Rest early before the big day.
• Hiking distance: ~9 km / 7–9 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Barafu Camp (4670m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3100m)

At midnight, begin your summit push with a steep climb to Stella Point (5,739m), then continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak—the highest point in Africa. After celebrating, descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp for overnight.
• Hiking distance: ~15 km / 10–14 hours
• Habitat: Arctic zone, alpine desert, rainforest
• Accommodation: Mweka Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1640m) – Moshi/Arusha

Descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where successful climbers receive summit certificates. Transfer back to Moshi or Arusha for relaxation.
• Hiking distance: ~10 km / 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi/Arusha (not included, but can be arranged).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.