MountainMt. Kilimanjaro
RouteMachame Route

6 Days MACHAME ROUTE KILIMANJARO

Discover the adventure of a lifetime with our Kilimanjaro Hike, 6 Days on Machame! Ascend through lush rainforests, encountering unique wildlife and native flora. As the landscape transforms, navigate challenging terrains and rocky paths, pushing your limits. Camp under a blanket of stars, sharing stories with fellow hikers around crackling fires. Witness stunning sunrises from Shira Plateau and Lava Tower, and stand in awe as you reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa then back to moshi.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Machame Gate (1630m/5,380 ft) to Machame Camp (2833m/9,350 ft)

📍 Machame Gate To Machame Camp
Day 1 - Machame Gate (1630m/5,380 ft) to Machame Camp (2833m/9,350 ft)
Distance: 11 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Your Hiking tour will start in the morning after breakfast, where you will drive to Machame Gate. Register at the gate and begin hiking through the rainforest. After 4-5 hours you will each Machame Camp for dinner and overnight.
🏨 Accommodation: Machame Campsite
🍽️ Included: Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 2: Machame Camp (2833m/9,350 ft) to Shira Cave Camp (3788m/12,500 ft)

📍 Machame Camp To Shira Cave
Day 2 - Machame Camp (2833m/9,350 ft) to Shira Cave Camp (3788m/12,500 ft)
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Heath
You will leave the rainforest behind and ascend your hiking tour through heather and moorlands to Shira Cave Camp. Take a short acclimatization walk before dinner and overnight.
🏨 Accommodation: Shira Cave Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 3: Shira Cave Camp (3788m/12,500 ft) to Lava Tower (4605m/15,190 ft) to Barranco Camp (13,044 ft/4,182m)

📍 Shira Cave To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp
Day 3 - Shira Cave Camp (3788m/12,500 ft) to Lava Tower (4605m/15,190 ft) to Barranco Camp (13,044 ft/4,182m)
Distance: 7 km/4 miles (Shira to Lava Tower), 4 km/2.4 miles (Lava Tower to Barranco)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours (Shira to Lava Tower), 2-3 hours (Lava Tower to Barranco)
Habitat: Alpine Desert
You will continue hiking from east towards Lava Tower, a volcanic rock formation. Then descend to Barranco Camp through the Senecio Forest. Beneficial for acclimatization, rest and overnight.
🏨 Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 4: Barranco Camp (13,044 ft/3,953) to Barafu Camp (4,646m/15,331 ft)

📍 Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Day 4 - Barranco Camp (13,044 ft/3,953) to Barafu Camp (4,646m/15,331 ft)
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
You will descend to the base of the Barranco Wall and then hike up to the steep cliff. Cross hills and valleys to Karanga Valley. Ascend to Karanga Camp for lunch, then continue to Barafu Camp. Rest, have an early dinner, and prepare for the summit.
🏨 Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 5: Barafu Camp (15,331 ft/4,646m) to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft/5,895m) to Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,065 ft)

📍 Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Day 5 - Barafu Camp (15,331 ft/4,646m) to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft/5,895m) to Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,065 ft)
Distance: 6 km/3.7 miles (Barafu to Uhuru Peak), 12 km/7 miles (Uhuru Peak to Mweka)
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours (Barafu to Uhuru Peak), 4-6 hours (Uhuru Peak to Mweka)
Habitat: Arctic (Barafu to Uhuru Peak), Rainforest (Uhuru Peak to Mweka)
Today you will Start hiking in the midnight ascent to the summit. After 6-7 hours you will reach Stella Point at sunrise and continue to Uhuru Peak. Then start descending back to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then descend further to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.
🏨 Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water

Day 6: Mweka Camp (10,065 ft/3,100m) to Mweka Gate (5,380 ft/1,630m)

📍 Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Day 6 - Mweka Camp (10,065 ft/3,100m) to Mweka Gate (5,380 ft/1,630m)
Distance: 10 km/6.2 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
After breakfast, you will descend for about 3 hours to Mweka Gate. Sign out and collect summit certificates. Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or arrange for safari to Zanzibar.
🍽️ Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Drinking water