6 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame Route

You are going to leave the forest to-day and go into the moorland area. The path is becoming steeper though the panoramic views are satisfying. Go through rocky ridges and grassy hills to reach the Shira Camp where one gets magnificent views of Kibo Peak.
Distance: 5 km

Time: 4–6 hrs

Terrain: Moorland

Accommodation: Shira Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

It is a very important acclimatization day. You will pass Lava Tower, lunch and then down to Barranco Camp to spend the night. An elevated/low method of acclimatization helps in climbing the mountain and improves the chances of success.
Distance: 10 km

Time: 6–8 hrs

Terrain: Alpine Desert

Accomodation: Barrranco camp.

Meals: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast.

Start with Barranco Wall climb which is not technical and is a scramble that gives one a wonderful view of the southern glaciers of Kilimanjaro. Go to the alpine desert to Barafu Camp where you base your attempt to attain the summit. Take a pleasant supper and sleep before going up at midnight.
Distance: 9 km

Time: 6–8 hrs

Terrain: Alpine Desert

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

At midnights thou shalt begin thy last ascent in a star-lit sky. Arrive at Reach Stella Point (5,739 m) before sunrise; have a short rest and then go to the very summit of Africa, the Uhuru Peak. Congatulate yourself, take pictures and carefully stop at Mweka Camp where you will spend the night.
Distance: 13 km

Time: 10–12 hrs

Zone: Arctic -Rainforest

Accommodation: Mweka Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch.

Have breakfast and after this, go down the rainforest to Mweka Gate where you will receive your summit certificate. Go back and transfer to Moshi where you will have a celebratory dinner and hot shower.
Distance: 10 km

Time: 3–4 hrs

Terrain: Rainforest

Accomodation: Moshi Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch