20/02/2024
7 Days Kilimanjaro via the Machame route🏔️
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha
- Rest and prepare for your trek
Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
- After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate (1,800m)
- Begin your trek through the rainforest to Machame Camp (3,010m)
- Overnight camping at Machame Camp
Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
- Trek through the moorland and heath zone to Shira Camp (3,845m)
- Enjoy stunning views of Mt. Meru and the Shira Plateau
- Overnight camping at Shira Camp
Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
- Trek to Lava Tower (4,630m) for acclimatization
- Descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m) for overnight camping
- Experience the breathtaking Barranco Wall
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Continue trekking through the alpine desert to Karanga Camp (4,035m)
- Enjoy panoramic views of the glaciers and surrounding landscapes
- Overnight camping at Karanga Camp
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Ascend to Barafu Camp (4,600m), the base camp for the summit
- Rest and prepare for the summit attempt
- Early dinner and rest before the summit push
Day 7: Summit Day - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
- Start the summit attempt in the early hours of the morning
- Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa, for sunrise
- Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m) for overnight camping
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
- Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,650m)
- Receive your summit certificates and transfer back to your hotel
- Celebrate your successful climb with a well-deserved rest
