MountainMt. Kilimanjaro
RouteMachame Route

6 Days Trekking Kilimanjaro via Machame Route package

Commence on a life changing Kilimanjaro expedition via the captivating 6 days Machame Route. Traverse diverse landscapes, befriend fellow trekkers, and witness breathtaking sunrises. Knowledgeable guides share local lore and conservation efforts. Reaching Uhuru Peak, exult in triumph and cherish the soul stirring panorama. This unparalleled journey leaves you forever changed, igniting a passion for exploration and preservation

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Starting from Machame Gate to Machame Camp

📍 Machame Gate To Machame Camp
Day 1 - Starting from Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate, approximately 50 minutes. Start trekking through the rainforest, with muddy and slippery trails. Reach Machame Camp after a 6 hours trek covering 10.6km.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
🏨 Accommodation: Machame Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 2: Continue from Machame Camp to Shira Camp

📍 Machame Camp To Shira Cave
Day 2 - Continue from Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Continue trekking kilimanjaro ascending, crossing a valley and rocky ridge covered with heather. Proceed west to a river gorge and rest at Shira campsite.
Trekking time: 4-6 hours, covering 5.4km.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
🏨 Accommodation: Shira Cave Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

📍 Shira Cave To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
Day 3 - Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Ascend east up a ridge, pass the Kibo peak junction, and head southeast towards Lava Tower. Descend trekking to Barranco Camp at 13,000ft for acclimatization.
trekking time: 8-10 hours, covering 10.8km.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
🏨 Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 4: From Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp via Karanga valley

📍 Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Day 4 - From Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp via Karanga valley
Trek through the Barranco Wall and Karanga Valley to reach Barafu Hut. Complete the South Circuit, rest, and prepare for summit day.
Trekking time: 8 hours, covering 8.5km
🏨 Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp (Summit Day)

📍 Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Day 5 - Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp (Summit Day)
Start early (midnight to 2am) towards the summit via Stella Point on the crater rim. Ascend to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Descend to Mweka Hut campsite via Barafu for lunch. trekking time: 7-8 hours’ ascent, 4-6 hours descent, covering 16.4km.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
🏨 Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate And Return to Moshi

📍 Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Day 6 - Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate And Return to Moshi
Descend through alpine meadows and rainforest to Mweka Gate. Board the vehicle for the journey back to Moshi.
Trekking time: 3 hours, covering 9.1km.
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Drinking water