6‑Day Machame Route Climb – Mount Kilimanjaro

Activities:

• Short acclimatization walk around camp

• Introduction to mountain crew

• Health and oxygen level check

• Gear organization for the next day

• Early res

Itinerary:

Distance: ~11 km | Time: 5–7 hours | Habitat: Rainforest

Your adventure begins with a morning briefing, followed by a 45-minute drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. After registration, the climb begins through dense rainforest.

The trail can be muddy and slippery, especially during rainy periods. You will enjoy a packed lunch along the way. The rainforest is rich with birdlife, monkeys, and towering trees.

Upon arrival at Machame Camp, your mountain crew prepares dinner and provides boiled drinking water.

Accommodation: Budget Camping (Mountain Tents)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Activities:

Itinerary:

Distance: ~9 km | Time: 6 hours | Habitat: Moorland

After breakfast, you leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone. The vegetation changes dramatically, with giant lobelias and open landscapes dominating the scenery.

After lunch and rest, you continue onto the Shira Plateau, one of Kilimanjaro’s most scenic areas. From here, you may view the Western Breach and glaciers in the distance.

The campsite is more exposed, and temperatures drop significantly at night.

Accommodation: Budget Camping (Mountain Tents)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Activities:

• Guided stretching session

• Discussion about summit mindset

• Health check and oxygen monitoring

• Preparation for Barranco Wall climb

• Early rest

Itinerary:

Distance: ~15 km | Time: 7 hours | Habitat: Semi-Desert

Today is crucial for acclimatization. You ascend gradually toward Lava Tower at 4,630m. Many climbers begin to feel altitude effects here.

After lunch near Lava Tower, you descend to Barranco Camp. This “climb high, sleep low” strategy significantly improves acclimatization and increases summit success.

Barranco Camp is beautifully located beneath the towering Barranco Wall.

Accommodation: Budget Camping (Mountain Tents)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Activities:

• Final summit briefing

• Equipment inspection (headlamp, gloves, thermal wear)

• Hydration and hot drinks

• Mental preparation session

• Early sleep (around 7:00 PM) before midnight wake-up

Itinerary:

Distance: ~13 km | Time: 7 hours | Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, you climb the famous Barranco Wall ,a thrilling but non-technical scramble. From the top, enjoy breathtaking views of glaciers and valleys.

You descend into Karanga Valley for lunch, then continue to Barafu Camp. The environment here is harsh and exposed, with strong winds and cold temperatures.

Early dinner is served, followed by final summit briefing. You will rest for a few hours before the midnight ascent.

Accommodation: Budget Camping (Mountain Tents)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Activities:

• Summit celebration with crew

• Certificate confirmation briefing

• Group reflection moment

• Relaxation and full rest

Itinerary:

Distance: 7 km ascent / 23 km descent
Time: 8 hours ascent / 7–8 hours descent
Habitat: Arctic to Forest

Your summit push begins at midnight. The steep ascent through scree toward Stella Point is the most challenging part of the climb.

At Stella Point, you will witness an unforgettable sunrise. From here, continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak — the highest point in Africa.

After photos and celebration, descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing to Mweka Camp.

Accommodation: Budget Camping (Mountain Tents)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Activities:

• Certificate award ceremony

• Group photos

• Crew tipping ceremony (optional)

• Transfer back to hotel in Moshi/Arusha

Itinerary:

Distance: ~15 km | Time: 4–5 hours | Habitat: Rainforest

After breakfast, descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. The trail may be muddy, so careful footing is required.

At the gate, successful climbers receive their certificates:

• Green Certificate for Stella Point

• Gold Certificate for Uhuru Peak

Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved rest.

Accommodation: None / On Request
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included