6 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route Hiking Tour

Day 1: Moshi – Machame Gate – Machame Camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   7h
   After breakfast, you will drive from Moshi or Arusha to Machame Gate, where you will complete registration and park formalities. The hike begins through the lush rainforest, with a chance to see monkeys and beautiful tropical vegetation.
   
   The trail gradually climbs toward Machame Camp, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 2: Machame Camp – Shira Camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   6h
   After breakfast, we leave the rainforest and enter the heath and moorland zone. The trail becomes steeper as we climb toward the Shira Plateau.
   
   Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Meru and Kibo Peak. We arrive at Shira Camp in the afternoon and have time to relax before dinner.

Day 3: Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   8h
   Today is an important acclimatization day. We hike toward Lava Tower, reaching around 4,630 m before descending to Barranco Camp.
   
   The climb follows the principle of “climb high, sleep low,” helping your body adjust to the altitude. The scenery becomes increasingly dramatic, with volcanic formations and giant senecio plants around the Barranco Valley.

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   5h
   After breakfast, we tackle the famous Barranco Wall. With the assistance of your experienced mountain crew, you will carefully make your way up this exciting section of the route.
   
   Once above the wall, we continue across ridges and valleys toward Karanga Camp, where you will rest and prepare for the summit attempt.

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   8h
   This is the most challenging and rewarding day of your Kilimanjaro adventure. After breakfast, we hike toward Barafu Camp, the final base camp.
   
   After resting and having an early dinner, the summit attempt begins around midnight. You will hike slowly toward Stella Point (5,739 m) and continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa.
   
   After celebrating at the summit and taking photographs, we descend to Barafu for a short rest before continuing to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   4h
   After breakfast, we begin our final descent through the beautiful rainforest toward Mweka Gate.
   
   At the gate, you will complete the park exit formalities and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate. Our vehicle will then transfer you back to Moshi or Arusha, marking the end of your Machame Route hiking adventure.

Pickup details

At Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver will meet you in the arrivals area holding a sign with your name. If you are staying at a hotel in Arusha, your driver will meet you at the hotel reception. Please provide your flight details or hotel name when booking. Our team will confirm your pickup time and arrangements in advance.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness