Mount Kilimanjaro, 7 Days Machame Route

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, pick up, and transferred to the Spring lands Hotel or similar for
an overnight bed and breakfast. Await for the next day's activities and relax at the hotel. The highlight of the trek is to reach the top of mount Kilimanjaro and its a nice and awesome experience.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Springlands Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Moshi

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Elevation: 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft
Distance: 11 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
The drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of
Machame is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. As we leave the park gate, we walk through
the dense rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge until we reach the Machame Camp.

Main Destination:

Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Machame Camp

• In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Heath
We leave the glades of the rainforest and continue on an ascending path up to a steep, rocky ridge. On the
Shira Plateau, we pass through heather and open moorlands, then cross a large river gorge to Shira 2 Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Shira 1 Camp

• In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
Distance: 7 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Hike from Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft
Distance: 3 km/2 miles
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic
rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an
altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at a higher
altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Barranco Camp

• Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-
technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliffs. From the top of the Barranco Wall, we cross a series of hills and valleys
until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a
shorter day meant for acclimatization.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
Distance: 4 km/2 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky
section of Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the
summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the
summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Barafu Camp

• Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and
physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme.
We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900
ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi
Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut campsite, stopping at
Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka
Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening,
we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mawenzi Hut

• Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower
elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle
will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)