Machame Route

Highly recommended for scenic value
Great for acclimatization
Good opportunity to split pre-summit day climb
Fully catered camping only.

Day 1

Guests arrive in the town of Moshi by their own arrangements and can take the time to prepare themselves for the adventure that lies ahead.
Overnight at Kaliwa lodge Kilimanjaro – Dinner.

Day 2

After breakfast, guests are transferred to the Machame Gate in the Kilimanjaro National Park where they will begin the trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. They will ascend 3 000m to their first stop of the trek, Machame Hut, through lush forest, a muddy trail, and short sections of steep climbs. Overnight at Machame Camp – breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 3

After breakfast, guests resume the trail as it ascends along a steep ridge passing through heather and open moorlands to Shira Hut, on a small plateau at 3 800m, with views of Kibo and Mount Meru. Overnight at Shira Hut – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 4

Climbers head eastwards after breakfast and ascend through a barren landscape, reaching Lava Tower, before descending into the Barranco Valley (3 900m).
Overnight at Barranco Camp – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 5

The trail on this day ascends steeply out of Barranco Valley, consisting of many up and down sections until it crosses the Karanga Valley and turns north towards Barafu (4 600m)
Overnight at Barafu Hut – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 6

After an early start (around midnight), climbers ascend to the crater rim to the first milestone, at Stella Point, in time to watch the sunrise before continuing the ascent up to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5 895m) – the highest point in Africa. The trail descends to Barafu and on to Mweka (3 000m).
Overnight at Mweku – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 7

The climb descends to the Machame Gate from where climbers are transferred back to the overnight accommodation in Moshi. Overnight at Kaliwa Lodge Kilimanjaro – Dinner.

Day 8

The tour concludes with breakfast and outbound departures.
Note: Extra day to acclimatise at Karanga Valley on Day 5.