Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route

The first day of your incredible journey up the Northern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro is filled with anticipation. You’ll receive a warm welcome at the airport from our driver, who’ll take care of all your luggage and transport you to the hotel in Moshi. After settling down, you’ll attend an orientation session with the team. Our expert team leaders will guide you through all the essential details of your route and offer advice for a successful trek. Your hiking gear will then be thoroughly inspected and adjusted if necessary. The rest of the day is spent getting ready for your life-changing journey.

• Driving Distance: 45 / km (40 Mins)

To shorten the itinerary below to six days, you skip the night in the Karanga Valley and walk straight from the Barranco Huts to the Barafu Huts in one day.

Accompaniment: Experienced Mountain Guide/Guides, chef/chefs, and porters Walking through: cypress plantation of the montane forest

What to see: Kilimanjaro wildlife, such as birds and the colobus. Time and distance: 3 to 4hrs, which is a distance of 6.5km. Elevation: 1,800m/5,900ft to 2,600m/8,400ft

After breakfast, our hike continues through the forest. We will take our time, soaking in the scenery as we make our way through the moorlands. We will be treated to spectacular views of Kibo Peak.
Hiking: 4-6 hours
Overnight Altitude: ~12,500′

Today is a long day, but lots of acclimatization as you climb high and sleep low. We will take an acclimatization hike to Lava Tower (~15,190’) for lunch before descending to the Barranco valley. For those who have energy, and if time and weather permit, we can scramble up the Lava Tower itself. The scenery is fantastic today, passing through different zones of the mountain.
Hiking: 6-8 hours
Overnight Altitude:  ~13,044′

Today, you’ll continue to acclimatize and let your body adjust to these higher altitudes in preparation for your upcoming summit push. Climb the steep Barranco Wall and then climb and descend several ridges and valleys before arriving at Karanga camp. There will likely be time for an afternoon acclimatization hike.
Hiking: 4-5 hours
Overnight Altitude:  ~13,106′

Today, you’ll continue your circuit and arrive at your final camp before the summit (Barafu camp). The route includes ups and downs along ridges and valleys. You’ll have an early supper, sleep for a few hours, and then rise at about 11:00 PM to start tomorrow’s summit ascent.
Hiking: 3-4 hours
Overnight Altitude:  ~15,331′

Start hiking at around midnight, using your headlamps to guide you slowly up to Stella Point and then the summit. Due to the altitude, you will hike slowly and need to dress warmly for the cold. After celebrating with photos at the summit, descend to Mweka camp.
Hiking: 6-7 hours ascent to the summit, then 6-9 hours of descent
Summit:  ~19,341′
Overnight Altitude:  ~10,500′

We make the final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Here, we will have lunch and say goodbye to our mountain crew before leaving Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. Then, we will drive back to Arusha for a hot shower and a celebratory dinner.
Hiking: 3-5 hours

• Walking Time: 3 – 5 hours Distance: 10km Altitude Loss: 1420m
• Driving Distance: 135 / km (2 Hours)