7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our representative meets you and transfers you to your lodge in Moshi. The day is reserved for rest and preparation. Your lead guide will meet you for a full briefing, equipment check, and introduction to the crew. Spend the evening relaxing, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, and preparing for the climb ahead. Dinner and overnight in Moshi.

After an early breakfast, you set off toward Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem often overshadowed by its famous neighbors. The landscape is dotted with giant baobab trees, their silhouettes striking against the savannah. Elephants roam in large herds, often wandering close to vehicles, offering incredible photo opportunities. Tarangire is also home to diverse birdlife and predators stalking the open plains. You’ll enjoy a full day of game drives, stopping for a picnic lunch near the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers to drink. Your guide points out giraffes stretching toward treetops, playful baboons, and perhaps lions lounging in the shade. By late afternoon, you head to your lodge or tented camp inside or near the park. Dinner under starry skies caps a thrilling day, and as you listen to night sounds in the distance, you realize you’ve entered the true heart of the wild.

Leave the forest behind as you enter the moorland zone. The vegetation thins, replaced by heathers and volcanic rock formations. The path climbs steeply, revealing magnificent views of Shira Plateau and Mount Meru in the distance. Arrive at Shira Camp, where you’ll relax, enjoy a hot meal, and watch the sunset paint the landscape gold.

Trek time: 5–6 hours

Today’s route follows the classic “climb high, sleep low” principle. Ascend gradually toward Lava Tower for lunch and acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp for the night. The scenery changes dramatically as you cross ridges and valleys, with the massive Barranco Wall towering above your camp. Dinner and overnight at Barranco.

Trek time: 6–7 hours

Begin with the thrilling climb up the Barranco Wall — a steep but non-technical scramble offering breathtaking views. Once on top, the trail undulates through alpine terrain toward Karanga Camp. This shorter day helps your body acclimatize and gives you time to rest. Enjoy the panoramic views and the serenity of the high slopes.

Trek time: 4–5 hours

Continue the ascent to Barafu Camp, the final base before your summit attempt. The landscape is barren and windswept, dotted with volcanic rocks. After lunch, rest and prepare your gear for the summit night. Your guides will brief you carefully for the early morning climb to Uhuru Peak. Eat an early dinner and sleep early for a midnight wake-up call.

Trek time: 4–5 hours

Start your summit push around midnight, guided by headlamps under a sky filled with stars. The path to Stella Point (5,739 m) is steep and slow, but reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise is an unforgettable moment. Celebrate at the summit before descending to Barafu for a short rest and continuing to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.

Trek time: 10–12 hours

After breakfast, descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where your climb officially ends. Receive your summit certificate and bid farewell to your mountain crew. Transfer back to Moshi for a hot shower, relaxation, and celebration dinner. Overnight in Moshi.

Trek time: 3–4 hours