7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking the Roof of Africa Machame Route

After breakfast, you'll embark on a half-hour drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate, the starting point of the Machame route. Here, you will complete park registrations, and then your 6-day trek begins. The initial part of the route takes you through a magnificent, dense rainforest. As this section is less traveled, parts of the trail may be overgrown, and it can get wet and muddy.
Distance: 10km / 6.2mi
Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Continuing on the journey, you'll trek through the forest until you reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau. From here, you'll be rewarded with stunning views of the mountain, and if you look back, you can see Mt. Meru rising high above Arusha City in the distance.
Distance: 4.8km / 3mi
Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Include

Today's route takes you through high moorland, completely changing the landscape of your trek. You'll traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach before reaching the Barranco Camp. By following the mountaineering principle of 'walk high, sleep low,' your body acclimatizes to the altitude.
Distance: 10km / 6.2mi
Duration: 7 – 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Include

After a restful night and breakfast, you'll proceed to Karanga Valley Camp. The trek will take you across desolate scree slopes, and the lack of vegetation will be noticeable. The steep walk becomes more challenging due to the altitude. Upon arriving at Barafu Camp, you'll have an early dinner and rest before beginning the summit trek during the night.
Distance: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Duration: 7 – 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

This is the big day, where you'll start the ascent to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro. The trek begins around midnight, and you'll walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers, making incredible height gain in a short distance. The views from the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) are breathtaking. From there, you'll continue to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. After enjoying the magnificent views, you'll descend back to Barafu Camp for breakfast and then proceed to Millennium Camp for a well-earned rest.
Distance: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Duration: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

On this day, you'll make a gentle trek down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. At the gate, you'll complete park formalities and receive certificates of achievement. Afterward, you'll be met by vehicles and transported back to your hotel in Moshi, where you can enjoy a welcome shower and celebrate your successful trek.
Distance: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your departure. Depending on your flight times, you can explore Moshi town, shop for souvenirs, and perhaps participate in environmental conservation efforts by planting a tree in the Kilimanjaro region.