9-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route

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

JRO Airport – Moshi town

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport; meet by our knowledgeable driver guide, after greetings and double check your bags will transfer you to Moshi town (45 minutes’ drive). Briefing will be provided by your Kilimanjaro professional and experienced guide. Your Kilimanjaro guide will also check your climbing equipment’s. Anything missing can be rented for you.

Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort or Similar.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Panama Garden Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Machame Gate – Machame Camp

In the morning, your guide and support crew will meet you at the hotel for a briefing, after which you’ll travel by vehicle to Machame Gate (1,800m), the entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park. After obtaining climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, you’ll begin your trek to Machame Camp (3,010m). The route passes through the rainforest, so be prepared for tropical showers and bring extra clothes and a raincoat.

This will be your first day at high altitude, so we recommend the following:

Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Drink over 4 liters of water daily, in small amounts
Take Diamox (consult your doctor beforehand)
You may experience discomfort from the altitude, such as headaches or nausea due to reduced oxygen. Pay attention to your body and inform your guide if you feel unwell.

Change in Elevation: Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (3,010m)
Distance: 5km
Time: 5-6 hours

Accommodation: Machame Camp.

Main Destination:

Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Machame Camp – Shira Camp

After breakfast, you'll begin trekking to Shira Camp (3,845m), the second high-altitude camp. As you leave the rainforest, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Shira Plateau. The trek itself is not too difficult, but altitude changes may cause some discomfort, so it’s important to maintain a steady pace. Upon reaching camp, you'll have lunch and rest. Later, you'll embark on an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp (4,120m), gaining 300 meters in altitude. After descending, you'll enjoy a hot dinner.

Note: The acclimatization hike is a short trek designed to help your body adjust to the altitude. These hikes are crucial for successful summiting and help prevent altitude sickness.

Trekking from Machame Camp to Shira Camp:
Elevation Gain: Machame Camp (3,010m) to Shira Camp (3,845m)
Distance: 5km
Time: 4-5 hours

Acclimatization hike:
Elevation Gain: Shira Camp (3,845m) to Lava Tower (4,120m)
Distance: 2km
Time: 1-2 hours

Accommodation: Shira Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Camp – Barranco Camp

After breakfast, you'll trek from Shira Camp (3,845m) to Lava Tower (4,630m), a challenging section with several ascents and descents. You’ll spend 1-2 hours at Lava Tower to aid acclimatization, where lunch will be served. Then, descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m), where you can view the impressive Barranco Wall, a steep challenge you’ll tackle the next day via a simple hiking trail.

Note: If anyone feels unwell, the group may skip Lava Tower and follow a different route, reaching a maximum of 4,400m.

Trekking:
Elevation Change: Shira Camp (3,845m) to Lava Tower (4,630m) to Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Distance: 11 km
Time: 6-8 hours

Acclimatization hike:
Elevation Change: Karanga Camp (4,035m) to a point at 4,270m
Distance: 2.5 km
Time: 1-2 hours

Accommodation: Barranco Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

On this day it is best to make an early start to avoid crowding on the way up Barranco Wall. Despite the Wall's seemingly daunting height and steepness the actual climb is rather merciful at a mere hour or so. The top provides a great photo opportunity with Kibo Peak as the backdrop.
The next part of the day is rife with ups and downs where your guides will choose the best place for individual climbers. A lunch break at Karanga Camp shall be followed by an acclimatisation climb towards Barafu with its highest point being 4,270 m. The group then drops back to Karanga Camp for the overnight.

Trekking between Barranco and Karanga Camp:
Change in Elevation: Barranco: 3,960 m - Karanga: 4,035 m.
Hiking distance: 5 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours

Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — highest point reached: 4,270 m
Hiking distance: 2.5 km
Hiking time: 1–2 hours

Accommodation: Karanga Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

After breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization climb towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp with its highest point being 4,800 m and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.
Trekking between Karanga and Barafu Camp:
Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
Hiking distance: 6km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours

Acclimatization hike:
Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Kosovo Camp (4,800 m)
Hiking distance: 2 km
Hiking time: 1–2 hours

Accommodation: Barafu Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Millennium Camp

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).
Note: Don't forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails.
Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — Millennium Camp (3,820 m)
Hiking distance: 15 km
Hiking time: 8-12hours

Accommodation: Millennium Camp.

Main Destination:

Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate

The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.
Change in Elevation: Millennium Camp (3,820 m) — Mweka Gate (1,640 m)
Hiking distance: 12 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours

Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort or Similar.

Main Destination:

Mweka Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Moshi Town – JRO Airport

After breakfast at your hotel today we shall have a short walk around Moshi town then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport back home or proceed to Zanzibar.

Note: while most hotels have an 10:00 AM check-out policy, they also offer late check-out for those with evening or night departure. The fees are moderate.

End of tour.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.