7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame Route

Breakfast then drive to Machame Gate where one registers and the trek starts. The path cuts across a green rainforest, where there are black-and-white colobus monkeys and tropical birds. At midnight, the day comes to an end and the tents are pitched at Machame camp and a couple of warm meals are taken.

Distance 11 km

Time: 5-7 hrs

Terrain: Rainforest Zone.

Accommodation: Machame Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

The walk you have today will get you out of the rainforest into the moorland zone. The road ascends consistently giving the flawless views of the distance Mount Meru. Reach Shira Camp, which is a viewpoint lying at an elevated plateau.

Distance 5 km

Time: 4-6 hrs

Terrain: Moorland Zone.

Accommodation: Shira Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

This is one of the days of acclimatization. You will ascend to Lava Tower where you will have lunch and then proceed to Barranco Camp where you will spend the night. Climb high Sleep low assists your body to adapt to the altitude. The scenic day also has dramatic views of the western breach and the kibo peak.

Distance: 10 km

Time: 6-8 hrs

Terrain: Alpine Desert.

Accommodation: Barranco Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Begin with the exciting Barranco Wall climb which is popular with many trekkers. Several hours later, you will arrive at the alpine desert and go down a little bit until you reach Karanga Valley Camp. This is a shorter day which can be used to rest and get more acclimatized.

Distance: 5 km

Time: 4-5 hrs

Terrain: Alpine Desert.

Accommodation: Karanga Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

The current hike culminates with Barafu Camp, where you are to attempt the summit. The path provides the sightseeing of Mawenzi peak and the dry land. Dinner and sleeping because you will start the summit journey at midnight.

Distance: 4 km

Time: 4-5 hrs

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Start your last climb at midnight, but by the stars and the headlamp. Once you climb a long way, you will arrive at Stella point (5,739m), then finally to Uhuru Peak, which is the top of Africa. The success is to be celebrated, the sunrise seen once on the glaciers, and then descend slowly to Mweka Camp to rest.

Distance 13 km

Time: 10-12 hrs

Accommodation: Mweka Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Breakfast then make your way down through the wet rainforest to Mweka Gate. Take your summit certificate, and drive back to Moshi to celebrate and have a hot shower.

Distance: 10km

Time 3-4 hrs

Terrain: Rainforest Zone.

Hotel in Moshi 4 and 5 stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch