7 Days Machame Route

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Machame Gate to Machame Camp⌄

   On the first day hike through the moss-covered trees of Kilimanjaro's cloud forest. The forest will thin at the end of the hike and vegetation will change to include heathers tall grasses and wildflowers.

   Meals: Lunch: We provide Lunch and Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation will be at Machame Camp.

2. 2Machame Camp to Shira Camp⌄

   Our route continues on up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included.

   Overnight: Accommodation will be at Shira Camp

3. 3Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp⌄

   Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and finally reach camp The day has been spent at altitude (up to 4600m), but we have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.

   Meals: Dinner: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included.

   Overnight: Accommodation will be at Barranco Camp.

4. 4Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp.⌄

   Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and finally reach camp The day has been spent at altitude (up to 4600m), but we have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included

   Overnight: Accommodation will be at Karanga Camp

5. 5Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp⌄

   After breakfast begin the hike to Barafu Camp. On the way to Barafu view several of Kibo's glaciers as well as the junction that connects the descent route Mweka with the Machame trail. During day four hike by the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers.

   Meals: Lunch: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included

   Overnight: Accommodation will be at Barafu Camp

6. 6Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp⌄

   We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.

   Meals: Dinner: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included

   Overnight: Accommodation will be at Mweka Camp

7. 7Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate⌄

   A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel

   Meals: Lunch: Breakfast and Lunch are included

   Overnight: Overnight at your arranged Hotel