KILIMANJARO-MACHAME ROUTE 7 DAYS TREKKING
01
Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), we will use our private transfer
from the Airport to Moshi at Keys Hotel. We will gather in the evening for a
pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the
appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
Dinner and overnight at Moshi Keys Hotel: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included.
Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), we will use our private transfer from the Airport to Moshi at Keys Hotel. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
Dinner and overnight at Moshi Keys Hotel: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included.
02
Mechame Gate to Mechame Hut (Full Road)
The climb starts from Machame gate (1830m), we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive at the first Machame Hut, situated at 3000m above sea level
It is a clear day we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.
Machame Gate to Machame Hut (3,000 m): 6-7 hours walking.
Mechame Gate to Mechame Hut (Full Road)
The climb starts from Machame gate (1830m), we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive at the first Machame Hut, situated at 3000m above sea level It is a clear day we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.
Machame Gate to Machame Hut (3,000 m): 6-7 hours walking.
03
Mechame Camp to Shira Camp (Full Road)
A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as a picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp.
Machame Hut to Shira Camp (3,840m): 4-6 hours walking.
Mechame Camp to Shira Camp (Full Road)
A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as a picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp.
Machame Hut to Shira Camp (3,840m): 4-6 hours walking.
04
Shira Camp to Barranco Valley (Full Board)
Today we walk on a gentle ascent with panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach. After a hot lunch at the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.), we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco Valley (3,900 m.).
Shira Camp to Barranco Valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.
Shira Camp to Barranco Valley (Full Board)
Today we walk on a gentle ascent with panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach. After a hot lunch at the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.), we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco Valley (3,900 m.).
Shira Camp to Barranco Valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.
05
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (Full Board)
Today’s adventure begins with a steep climb up the eastern wall of the Great Barranco Valley.
As you ascend, you’ll pass just below the Heim Glacier, where stunning views of Kilimanjaro await.
The highlight of the day is the Great Barranco Wall, a challenging yet rewarding ascent that brings
you closer to the southeastern slopes of Kibo. From there, the trail descends into the alpine desert
of the Karanga Valley, followed by another steep climb to reach Karanga Camp.
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (Full Board)
Today’s adventure begins with a steep climb up the eastern wall of the Great Barranco Valley. As you ascend, you’ll pass just below the Heim Glacier, where stunning views of Kilimanjaro await. The highlight of the day is the Great Barranco Wall, a challenging yet rewarding ascent that brings you closer to the southeastern slopes of Kibo. From there, the trail descends into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, followed by another steep climb to reach Karanga Camp.
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.
06
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (Full Board)
A steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this
empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen from
Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, the remainder of the day is spent resting as we
prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking.
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (Full Board)
A steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, the remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 3-4 hours walking.
07
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (Full Board)
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree.
With some well-graded zig-zags, a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater,
Stella Point, at 5,735 m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi.
Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two-hour round trip from here along
the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes
to appreciate your accomplishment, we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp
for some refreshment before continuing to descend to reach Mweka Camp.
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3,100 m): 13-15 hours walking.
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (Full Board)
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree. With some well-graded zig-zags, a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735 m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment, we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment before continuing to descend to reach Mweka Camp.
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3,100 m): 13-15 hours walking.
08
Descent – Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Arusha (Full Board)
A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Successful climbers will receive their summit certificates.
After lunch, we drive back to Moshi at Keys Hotel.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.
Dinner and overnight at Moshi Keys Hotel: Bed, dinner and breakfast included.
Descent – Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Arusha (Full Board)
A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Moshi at Keys Hotel.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.
Dinner and overnight at Moshi Keys Hotel: Bed, dinner and breakfast included.
09
Departing Day
After saying goodbye to our team, you will need a private departure transfer, which is included from Arusha to
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight. Unless you have an option to go on a Safari or any
other option we will discuss.
Departing Day
After saying goodbye to our team, you will need a private departure transfer, which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight. Unless you have an option to go on a Safari or any other option we will discuss.
Kilimanjaro Climb Includes:
- Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees
- Return transfers from Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
- Hotel lodging the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included (double occupancy)
- Bed, dinner, and breakfast included
- Transfer from your hotel to the starting point for your climb, and return to your hotel after your climb
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits
- Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
- Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)
- Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
- Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters, and cook
- Salaries for the mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
- Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress)
- Water for washing up daily
- Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp
- Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
- A comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro travel info pack
Kilimanjaro Climb Excludes:
- Flights and airport taxes
- Items of a personal nature
- Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook (average tip is anything from US $230 to US $300 per hiker – depending on the number of days, number of hikers in the group, and route chosen)
- South African passport holders do NOT require a visa for Tanzania; however, most other nationalities require a visa for Tanzania
- Health requirements (Yellow Fever vaccination compulsory if traveling to Tanzania is recommended)
- Highly recommended travel and medical insurance
- Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
- Optional but highly recommended portable toilet
- Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets
- Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
