7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame Route

After a hearty breakfast, we will drive for approximately one hour from Moshi to the Machame Gate, the starting point of our trek. At the gate, we'll complete park formalities and meet our team of friendly porters. The trek begins through magnificent, dense rainforest, and though the path is less frequented, it offers a unique and beautiful experience. Be prepared for some sections that may be overgrown and muddy. After a 6-hour trek, we'll reach the Machame Camp where we'll spend the night. Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi Approx. time taken: 6 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Destination: Machame Gate To Machame Camp

Accommodation: Machame Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

After a hearty breakfast, we will drive for approximately one hour from Moshi to the Machame Gate, the starting point of our trek. At the gate, we'll complete park formalities and meet our team of friendly porters. The trek begins through magnificent, dense rainforest, and though the path is less frequented, it offers a unique and beautiful experience. Be prepared for some sections that may be overgrown and muddy. After a 6-hour trek, we'll reach the Machame Camp where we'll spend the night. Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi Approx. time taken: 6 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Destination: Machame Gate To Machame Camp

Accommodation: Machame Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Continuing our ascent, we leave the rainforest behind and enter the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau. The panoramic views of the mountain and the distant Mt Meru are rewarding. We'll walk for approximately 5 hours before reaching the Shira Camp, where we'll spend the night. Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Destination: Machame Camp To Shira Cave

Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Continuing our ascent, we leave the rainforest behind and enter the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau. The panoramic views of the mountain and the distant Mt Meru are rewarding. We'll walk for approximately 5 hours before reaching the Shira Camp, where we'll spend the night. Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Destination: Machame Camp To Shira Cave

Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Today, the landscape transforms into high moorland as we traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro. Passing underneath the Lava Tower and the Western Breach, we make our way to Barranco Camp. Following the mountaineering principle of "walk high, sleep low," we spend the night at an altitude of 3960m to aid acclimatization. Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi Approx. time taken: 8 hour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Destination: Shira Cave To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Today, the landscape transforms into high moorland as we traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro. Passing underneath the Lava Tower and the Western Breach, we make our way to Barranco Camp. Following the mountaineering principle of "walk high, sleep low," we spend the night at an altitude of 3960m to aid acclimatization. Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi Approx. time taken: 8 hour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Destination: Shira Cave To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Our day begins with a descent into the Great Barranco, a large ravine. We then ascend the Great Barranco Wall, which offers a challenging trek over rocks but is not technically difficult. Afterward, we continue towards the Karanga Valley and finally reach Karanga Camp. For those feeling strong, there's an option for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek to around 4200m before returning to camp. Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Karanga Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Our day begins with a descent into the Great Barranco, a large ravine. We then ascend the Great Barranco Wall, which offers a challenging trek over rocks but is not technically difficult. Afterward, we continue towards the Karanga Valley and finally reach Karanga Camp. For those feeling strong, there's an option for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek to around 4200m before returning to camp. Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Karanga Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Following breakfast and a good rest, we embark on a steep trek across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation. The tough ascent takes us to Barafu Camp at 4640m. Upon arrival, we'll eat and rest in preparation for the final summit push, which begins later in the night. Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi Approx. time taken: 3 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Barafu Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Following breakfast and a good rest, we embark on a steep trek across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation. The tough ascent takes us to Barafu Camp at 4640m. Upon arrival, we'll eat and rest in preparation for the final summit push, which begins later in the night. Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi Approx. time taken: 3 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Barafu Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

We start the summit attempt at around midnight, trekking steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. The ascent involves trekking scree for 4 to 5 hours, but the breathtaking views make it all worthwhile. As the first rays of the sun touch the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m), we enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding ice cliffs and peaks. Another hour's walk takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). After celebrating at the summit, we descend back to Stella Point and then continue down to Barafu Camp for breakfast. We then proceed to Millennium Camp for a well-deserved rest. Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi Approx. time taken: 12 - 15 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

We start the summit attempt at around midnight, trekking steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. The ascent involves trekking scree for 4 to 5 hours, but the breathtaking views make it all worthwhile. As the first rays of the sun touch the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m), we enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding ice cliffs and peaks. Another hour's walk takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). After celebrating at the summit, we descend back to Stella Point and then continue down to Barafu Camp for breakfast. We then proceed to Millennium Camp for a well-deserved rest. Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi Approx. time taken: 12 - 15 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 8: Millennium Camp (3790m) descend to Mweka Gate (1630m) On this final day of trekking, we descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. The gentle trek takes approximately 6 hours, and upon reaching the gate, we complete park formalities and receive certificates to commemorate our achievement. Our vehicles will be waiting to transfer us back to the hotel in Moshi, where we can enjoy a refreshing shower and celebrate our successful trek. You may also choose to spare an hour of your day to visit an orphanage as part of our community support after the Kilimanjaro trek. Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi Approx. time taken: 6 hours Meals: Dinner

Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

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Meals & Drinks: Dinner, Drinking water

Day 8: Millennium Camp (3790m) descend to Mweka Gate (1630m) On this final day of trekking, we descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. The gentle trek takes approximately 6 hours, and upon reaching the gate, we complete park formalities and receive certificates to commemorate our achievement. Our vehicles will be waiting to transfer us back to the hotel in Moshi, where we can enjoy a refreshing shower and celebrate our successful trek. You may also choose to spare an hour of your day to visit an orphanage as part of our community support after the Kilimanjaro trek. Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi Approx. time taken: 6 hours Meals: Dinner