7 Days Machame Route - Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour

You will be picked up from the airport. From there you will go to the hotel in Moshi for an orientation on your trek. Your guides will be there to provide you with details on your trek and will also check your trekking gear

• Altitude: 1,800m → 3,000m
• Distance: ~10 km
• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
• Zone: Rainforest

The journey begins at Machame Gate, where climbers complete registration and meet the mountain crew. The trail enters dense tropical rainforest, filled with towering trees, vines, and rich biodiversity.

Wildlife such as colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and colorful birds may be seen along the way.

Overnight at Machame Camp.

Highlights: Rainforest trekking, wildlife encounters, first mountain camp experience

• Altitude: 3,000m → 3,750m
• Distance: 5–7 km
• Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
• Zone: Moorland

The trail leaves the rainforest and climbs into the heather and moorland zone, offering wide volcanic landscapes and dramatic views of Kibo Peak.

Arrive at Shira Cave Camp, located on the famous Shira Plateau, one of Kilimanjaro’s oldest volcanic formations.

• Altitude: 3,750m → 4,630m → 3,960m
• Distance: 10–12 km
• Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
• Zone: Moorland → Alpine Desert

A key acclimatization day following the “climb high, sleep low” principle. The trail ascends to Lava Tower (4,630m) for altitude adaptation, then descends into Barranco Valley.

Overnight at Barranco Camp, one of the most scenic camps on Kilimanjaro.

 highlights: Lava Tower acclimatization, Barranco Valley trek, altitude training Kilimanjaro

• Altitude: 3,960m → 4,035m
• Distance: 5–6 km
• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
• Zone: Alpine Desert

The day begins with the famous Barranco Wall climb, a thrilling but non-technical scramble with breathtaking views.

Continue across ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp, the final water point before summit base camp.

 highlights: Barranco Wall climb, Karanga Camp Kilimanjaro, ridge trekking

• Altitude: 4,035m → 4,640m
• Distance: 4–5 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Zone: Alpine Desert

A short but important ascent to Barafu Camp, the summit base camp. The terrain becomes rocky and exposed with views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

Early dinner and rest before the midnight summit attempt.

 highlights: Barafu Camp Kilimanjaro, summit preparation, base camp trekking

• Altitude: 4,640m → 5,895m → 3,100m
• Distance: 16–18 km
• Hiking Time: 12–14 hours
• Zone: Arctic → Alpine Desert → Rainforest

The summit push begins at midnight. Climbers ascend slowly to Stella Point (5,756m) and continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) — the highest point in Africa.

After sunrise at the summit, descend to Mweka Camp for overnight rest.

 highlights: Uhuru Peak Kilimanjaro summit, sunrise at the top of Africa, epic descent

• Altitude: 3,100m → 1,640m
• Distance: ~10 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Zone: Rainforest

The final descent follows a well-maintained trail through lush rainforest back to Mweka Gate. The air becomes warmer and richer in oxygen as you descend.

At Mweka Gate, climbers receive their official Kilimanjaro summit certificates before transfer to Moshi or Arusha.

highlights: Mweka Gate descent, Kilimanjaro certificate, rainforest trekking

Our packages include departure day services. Enjoy breakfast and a morning sightseeing in the city or join us for one of our Safari Adventures. If you are returning home our driver will bring you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to catch your flight back home.