Transformative Journey: 7 Days on Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route

Description

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi

• Activities: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to your hotel in Moshi.
• Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
• Meals: Dinner at hotel

Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp (1,800m to 3,000m)

• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Activities: Hike through lush rainforest to Machame Camp.
• Accommodation: Machame Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,000m to 3,800m)

• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Activities: Trek to Shira Plateau, enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Accommodation: Shira Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,800m to 3,900m)

• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Activities: Continue upward to Lava Tower (4,600m) before descending to Barranco Camp.
• Accommodation: Barranco Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (3,900m to 4,000m)

• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Activities: Ascend the Barranco Wall and enjoy panoramic views, then descend to Karanga Camp.
• Accommodation: Karanga Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,000m to 4,600m)

• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Activities: Hike to Barafu Camp, prepare for the summit push.
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Summit Day (Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, 4,600m to 5,895m, then to Mweka Camp)

• Hiking Time: 12-15 hours (round trip)
• Activities: Start early for the summit, reach Uhuru Peak, then descend to Mweka Camp.
• Accommodation: Mweka Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Departure

• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Activities: Trek down to Mweka Gate, receive certificate, transfer back to Moshi.
• Accommodation: Not Included
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch