Day 1: Commence your hiking journey from Machame Gate to Machame Camp
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven from Moshi to Machame Gate, the starting point of your Kilimanjaro ascent. The hike begins by hiking through the lush rainforest, offering you a chance to immerse yourself in the rich natural surroundings. The path is filled with captivating flora and fauna. Your destination for the day is Machame Camp, where you will set up camp and spend the night. Distance: 11 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Elevation: 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft Habitat: Rain Forest
Destination: Machame Gate To Machame Camp
Accommodation: Machame Campsite
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Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 2: From Machame Camp hiking up to Shira Cave Camp
Today's hike takes you through the rainforest, as you gradually ascend to the Shira Plateau. The terrain changes, and you will enter the heath habitat, offering different vistas of the surroundings and occasional views of Mount Meru. The Shira Cave Camp will be your resting place for the night. Distance: 5 km/3 miles Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft Habitat: Heath
Destination: Machame Camp To Shira Cave
Accommodation: Shira Cave Campsite
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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 3: Shira Cave Camp up to Barranco Camp
The route leads you across the high moorland, where you will pass by the striking Lava Tower and the Western Breach. The principle of "walk high, sleep low" is followed to aid in acclimatization, which is crucial for the successful ascent. You will spend the night at Barranco Camp, nestled in an alpine desert environment. Distance: 10 km/6 miles Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft Vegetation: Alpine Desert
Destination: Shira Cave To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
After breakfast, you will start on a challenging hike across desolate scree slopes to reach Barafu Camp. This is the base camp for your summit hike, and you'll have some time to rest and prepare for the final ascent to the summit the following night. Distance: 9 km/5 miles Hiking Time: 8-10 hours Elevation: 13,044 ft to 15,331 ft Vegetation: Alpine Desert
Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 5: Barafu Camp up to summit then descend to Millennium Camp
The most demanding day of the hiking expedition begins in the early hours of the morning, usually around midnight. You will start the hike to the summit, aiming to reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise. The views from the summit are awe-inspiring, and it's an accomplishment like no other. After spending some time at the peak, you will descend to Barafu Camp for a well-deserved breakfast. From there, you'll continue your descent to Millennium Camp, where you'll spend the final night on the mountain. Distance: 5 km/3 miles (summit climb) and 7 km/4 miles (to Millennium Camp) Hiking Time: 6-8 hours (summit climb) and 2-4 hours (to Millennium Camp) Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft (summit) and 12,434 ft (Millennium Camp) Vegetation: Arctic to Heath
Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Accommodation: Millenium Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 6: Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
On the last day of your hiking tour, you will descend through the lush rainforest, which provides a pleasant and refreshing conclusion to your Kilimanjaro journey. Once you reach Mweka Gate, you will complete the necessary park formalities and receive certificates to commemorate your achievement. After bidding farewell to your guide and porters, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi for a well-earned rest and relaxation. Distance: 12 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Elevation: 12,434 ft to 5,380 ft Vegetation: Rain Forest
Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch
TOUR PRICE/COST
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
Private (Shared) Price
| No of pax | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pax | $1,489 pp | $1,117 pp |
| 2–4 pax | $1,464 pp | $1,098 pp |
| 5–9 pax | $1,439 pp | $1,079 pp |
| 10–15 pax | $1,414 pp | $1,061 pp |
| 16+ pax | $1,389 pp | $1,042 pp |
Group joining price
| Adult | Child |
|---|---|
| $1,464 pp | $1,098 pp |
PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS
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6 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Adventure via Machame Route
Commence on a life changing expedition conquering Kilimanjaro summit in just 6 days with our exhilarating Machame route Hike
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