7-Day Machame Route Trek - Mount Kilimanjaro

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

Arusha to Machame Camp

After breakfast, you’ll drive from Arusha to Machame Gate (about 2 hours). From there, you begin your ascent through the rainforest, following a winding trail up a ridge. The trail can be slippery, so gaiters and trekking poles are recommended. After a challenging but rewarding day, you’ll arrive at Machame Camp to rest and enjoy dinner.
• Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
• Distance: 11km/7mi
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest.

Main Destination:

Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

After breakfast, you leave the rainforest behind and continue up a steep rocky ridge towards Shira Camp. You’ll cross a valley and enjoy expansive views of the surrounding terrain. This part of the trek offers incredible views as you enter the moorland zone. After a few hours of trekking, you will arrive at Shira Camp.
• Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft
• Distance: 5km/3mi
• Walking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Moorland.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

From Shira Camp, continue towards the Lava Tower (4650m/15,250ft), also known as "Shark's Tooth." This part of the trek will give you views of the Kibo Peak. The climb to Lava Tower is crucial for acclimatization. After reaching the tower, you’ll descend towards Barranco Camp (4000m/13,000ft) where you’ll rest for the night. This day helps your body adjust to the high altitude.
• Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4650m/15,250ft, then down to 4000m/13,000ft
• Distance: 10km/6mi
• Walking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert.

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 to Karanga Camp

Today’s trek involves climbing the Barranco Wall, a steep section of the trail that will take you to Karanga Camp. The Wall is challenging but manageable with some scrambling, and from the top, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views. After reaching Karanga Camp, you will rest and prepare for the next leg of the journey.
• Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
• Distance: 5km/3mi
• Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert.

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 to Barafu Camp

On Day 5, you’ll continue your climb towards Barafu Camp, located at 4700m/15,350ft. Here you’ll complete the South Circuit, which offers magnificent views of Kilimanjaro's summit from various angles. Once you reach the camp, you’ll have the afternoon to rest and prepare for the final push to the summit.
• Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
• Distance: 4km/2mi
• Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert.

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 to Summit to Mweka Camp

You’ll begin your summit attempt early in the morning (around midnight or 2 am) from Barafu Camp, heading towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most physically and mentally challenging part of the trek. From Stella Point, it’s a 1-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak (5895m/19,340ft), the highest point in Africa! After a brief time at the summit, you’ll begin your descent to Mweka Camp, where you’ll rest and celebrate your achievement.
• Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft, then descend to 3090m/10,150ft
• Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
• Habitat: Stone scree, ice-capped summit.

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 to Mweka Gate to Hotel

After breakfast, you’ll continue your descent to the Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. The lower section of the trek can be muddy, so be prepared with gaiters and trekking poles. A vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi.
• Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
• Distance: 10km/6mi
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Forest.

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