8-days machame Route road map
- day 1 TREKKING FROM MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME CAMP
- day-2 TREKKING FROM machame camp TO shira cave
- day-3 TREKKING FROM SHIRA cave TO THE LAVA TOWER AND DESCENT TO BARANCO CAMP
- day- 4 TREKKING FROM BARANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP
- day- 5 TREKKING FROM KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP
- day- 6 ASCENT TO UHURU PEAK AND DESCENT TO mweka CAMP
- day- 7 DESCENT FROM Mweka CAMP TO MWEKA GATE
inclusion
- all parks entrances
- Meals on the hike
- All park fees and taxes
- Camping equipment
- Professional guides and porters
- Dedicated support team
exclusion
- all flight tickets
- Tanzania VISA
- all parks entrances
- all items of personal nature and non compulsory pourboires to the safari crew
day 1 : TREKKING FROM MACHAME GATES TO MACHAME CAMP
A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's entrance: Machame Gate (1,800 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking up to Machame Camp (3,010 m). The trekking route includes passage through the rainforest (where tropical showers are highly probable), so we recommend you take not only spare clothes, but also your raincoats.
day 2 TREKKING FROM MANDARA HUT TO HOROMBO HUT
After breakfast, you’ll begin your trek to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp (3,845 m). As you ascend, you’ll exit the rainforest and be greeted with breathtaking views of the Shira Plateau for the first time. While the trek is not overly strenuous, you may notice the effects of the altitude, so it's important to monitor how your body feels and maintain a steady pace. Upon arriving at the camp, you’ll enjoy lunch and some rest before heading out on an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp, which involves a 300-meter altitude gain. After returning to Shira Camp, you’ll have a hot dinner. Note: The acclimatization hike is a gentle trek with a gradual altitude increase designed to enhance the acclimatization process. It’s crucial to take these hikes seriously as they significantly improve your chances of successfully reaching the summit and help prevent altitude sickness.
day-3 TREKKING FROM SHIRA CAMP TO THE LAVA TOWER AND DESCENT TO BARRANCO CAMP
After breakfast you will leave Shira Camp (3,845 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1-2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry: it features a very simple hiking trail. Note: If one or more participants feel sick, the group may refrain from passing the Lava Tower and adjust the route, following instead the road for porters. In this case you will not reach an altitude of 4,630 meters, getting up only to a maximum of 4,400 meters.
Day 4 TREKKING FROM BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP
Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descent back down to the camp.
Day 5 : TREKKING FROM KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP
Following breakfast in the morning, you will set out for Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), which serves as the base for your night ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will have the camp prepared in advance with tents and sleeping bags, allowing you to relax upon arrival. After replenishing your energy, you'll embark on an acclimatization hike to the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then return to Barafu Camp. There, you will enjoy a hot dinner. It's advisable to use the rest of the day for relaxation and sleep to prepare for the nighttime summi
Day 6 : ASCENT TO UHURU PEAK AND DESCENT TO mweka CAMP
Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m). Note: Don't forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails.
Day 7 : DESCENT FROM mweka CAMP TO MWEKA GATE
The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.
