7-Day Kilimanjaro Hike-Machame Route

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

Machame Gate

After breakfast, head to LonAfter breakfast, head to Londrossi gate, a 3-hour drive. Your guide will arrange climbing permits, porters' luggage will be weighed, and an early lunch prepared. Explore the starting point before driving to the Lemosho trail. Hike through Mount Kilimanjaro's rainforest to Big Tree camp. The team will handle logistics, and a warm dinner will be served. Your guide will provide a briefing before you retire to your tents for the night at Londrossi gate, a 3-hour drive. Your guide will arrange climbing permits, porters' luggage will be weighed, and an early lunch prepared. Explore the starting point before driving to the Lemosho trail. Hike through Mount Kilimanjaro's rainforest to Big Tree camp. The team will handle logistics, and a warm dinner will be served. Your guide will provide a briefing before you retire to your tents for the night.

Main Destination:

Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Camp

Following an early breakfast, we'll venture onto the trail, transitioning from the rainforest to heather and Moorland. Ascending rolling hills, we'll reach Shira 1 camp for lunch, then continue to Shira 2 - making it one of our longest days. Upon arrival, relax as our chef prepares a warm dinner for you.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Baranco Camp

Following breakfast, set out for Barranco Camp, heading east towards Lava Tower, a prominent volcanic rock formation. Descend to Barranco camp, surrounded by stunning scenery. Enjoy dinner and a briefing for the next day before retiring to your tents for the night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karanga Camp

Following breakfast, head to Karanga Camp. Begin by descending into a ravine at the base of the Barranco wall. The wall, taking over an hour to climb, may require occasional use of hands to negotiate rocks—a challenging yet manageable ascent without mountaineering equipment. After Barranco wall, descend into Karanga valley, facing another steep climb before reaching camp with a view of the valley. Both lunch and dinner will be served at this camp. Today’s 6 km hike will take approximately 4-5 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barafu Base Camp

Following breakfast, embark on a 4 km route through the alpine desert to Barafu base camp. Upon reaching camp, which takes approximately 3-4 hours of hiking, rest, have lunch, and later an early dinner. Try to get some sleep, preparing for the ultimate challenge on the next day.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mweka Camp

Commence your ascent to the roof of Africa around 01:00 hours, facing the steep and challenging climb. Our experienced team will set a suitable pace, monitoring your oxygen levels throughout this demanding trek to ensure your well-being as you strive for Uhuru Peak. Once you reach this pinnacle, savor the view and capture memories before descending to Barafu camp for breakfast and a brief rest. Continue the descent to Mweka Camp for lunch, dinner, and overnight, stay. Cherish the final evening on the mountain, followed by a well-deserved rest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Moshi Town

: Following breakfast, head to Mweka gate for a short downhill trek covering approximately 10 km in 3-4 hours. At the park headquarters, Mweka Gate, collect your summit certificate, celebrate the accomplishment, and our team will be ready to transfer you to your hotel in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.