7-Day Machame Route: Kilimanjaro Climbing Adventure

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1:

  Arrival in Tanzania

  Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Moshi for a briefing and gear check. You’ll have time to relax and prepare for the climb.

• day 2:

  Machame Gate (1,800m) – Machame Camp (3,000m)

  Your adventure begins with a drive to Machame Gate. After registration, you'll hike through a beautiful rainforest, spotting unique flora and fauna. The trail gradually ascends to Machame Camp, where you'll spend your first night on the mountain. Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Distance: 11 km (6.8 miles) Habitat: Rainforest Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• day 3:

  Machame Camp (3,000m) – Shira Camp (3,840m)

  Today, the landscape changes as you leave the rainforest and enter the moorland zone. You’ll hike up a steep ridge before reaching the Shira Plateau, where you’ll enjoy stunning views of Kibo Peak. Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) Habitat: Moorland Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• day 4:

  Shira Camp (3,840m) – Lava Tower (4,630m) – Barranco Camp (3,900m)

  This is an important acclimatization day. You’ll ascend to Lava Tower at 4,630m before descending to Barranco Camp. This "climb high, sleep low" strategy helps your body adjust to the altitude. Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles) Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• day 5:

  Barranco Camp (3,900m) – Karanga Camp (4,035m)

  A short but challenging day as you climb the famous Barranco Wall. Once at the top, the trail continues through rolling terrain to Karanga Camp. Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• day 6:

  Karanga Camp (4,035m) – Barafu Camp (4,640m)

  A relatively short hike takes you to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit. After an early dinner, you’ll rest before the final push to the top. Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles) Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• day 7:

  Barafu Camp (4,640m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)

  The most challenging yet rewarding day! You’ll begin the final ascent around midnight, trekking through the cold and darkness to reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise. After celebrating at the summit, you'll descend to Mweka Camp. Hiking Time: 10-14 hours Distance: 17 km (10.6 miles) Habitat: Arctic/Alpine Desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• day 8:

  Mweka Camp (3,100m) – Mweka Gate (1,640m) – Moshi

  A final descent through the rainforest brings you to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive a summit certificate. You’ll then be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved rest. Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles) Habitat: Rainforest Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• day 9:

  Departure Day

  After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport or continue your adventure in Tanzania with a safari or Zanzibar beach holiday.