7 Days Machame trek

On your arrival day, you will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and taken to your hotel in Moshi. Depending on your time of arrival, you can rest and relax or have a briefing about Kilimanjaro and gears check with your mountain guide. This will give you a chance to make final preparations before beginning your adventure the next day.

After breakfast, we will drive from Moshi to the Machame park gates to begin the trek. We will then start our trek through the lush rainforest, which is home to many plants and animals. Along the way, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch. The trek is about 11 kilometers long and will take 5 to 6 hours, climbing from 1,800 meters (5,905 feet) to 2,835 meters (9,301 feet). We will arrive at Machame Camp in the late afternoon for dinner and a well-deserved rest.

On this day, we will ascend from 2,835 meters (9,301 feet) to 3,750 meters (12,303 feet) over a distance of 5 kilometers. The trek will take approximately 5 to 6 hours as we move from the rainforest into the heath and moorland zones. Along the way, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. We will reach Shira Cave Camp by late afternoon, where we will spend the night.

On this day, we will trek from 3,750 meters (12,303 feet) to 4,600 meters (15,092 feet) and then descend to 3,900 meters (12,795 feet) over a distance of 10 kilometers. The trek, which takes about 5 to 6 hours, will take us across the Shira Plateau and through the heather and moorland zones. We’ll pass the Lava Tower to aid with acclimatization at high altitude before descending to Barranco Camp, where we’ll spend the night and enjoy stunning views of the Barranco Wall.

Today is all about the Barranco Wall! We’ll start by conquering this challenging but rewarding section, ascending from 3,900 meters (12,795 feet) to 3,995 meters (13,107 feet) over a distance of 6 kilometers. The trek, which takes about 4 to 5 hours, continues with a traverse through the Karanga Valley, providing further acclimatization. We’ll end the day by setting up camp at Karanga, where you’ll be treated to spectacular views of the surrounding peaks.

Today, we’ll ascend from 3,995 meters (13,107 feet) to 4,673 meters (15,331 feet) over a distance of 4 kilometers. The trek, which takes about 4 to 5 hours, will lead us through the stark alpine desert to Barafu Camp, the base for our summit push. After reaching camp, you’ll have time to rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt. The landscape at Barafu is rugged and barren, reflecting the harsh beauty of the alpine desert.

Today, the journey begins around midnight as we start the ascent from 4,673 meters (15,331 feet) to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters (19,340 feet). After reaching Stella Point and continuing to Uhuru Peak at sunrise, you’ll experience the breathtaking summit of Kilimanjaro in the Arctic Zone. After celebrating at the top, we will descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp at 3,100 meters (10,170 feet) for the night. The entire trek covers 19 kilometers and takes about 15 to 16 hours.

Today, we will descend from 3,100 meters (10,170 feet) to 1,640 meters (5,380 feet) over a 10-kilometer trek that takes about 3 to 4 hours. We’ll pass through the beautiful rainforest and reach Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive certificates and a medal for completing the climb. After celebrating your achievement, we’ll take you back to your hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved rest or more celebrations, as you’ve just conquered the highest freestanding mountain in the world!