Tanzania · Trekking

6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek via Machame Route to Uhuru Peak

6 Days Round trip from Barangata Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through diverse landscapes from rainforest to alpine desert
02 Summit Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
03 Climb Barranco Wall for panoramic mountain views
04 Receive an official Kilimanjaro summit certificate

Embark on an exhilarating 6-day Mount Kilimanjaro adventure via the Machame Route, trekking through lush montane forests, expansive moorlands, and dramatic alpine desert landscapes as you acclimatise steadily for summit success. This expertly guided camping trek leads to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, before descending through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Along the way, enjoy full-board camping, changing habitats, and breathtaking views across Tanzania's wild mountain scenery. Celebrate your achievement with an official summit certificate at the end of the climb.

Begin the final ascent just after midnight under a starry sky.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Machame Gate and Trek to Machame Camp

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Drive to Machame Gate for registration and final preparations.
Trek through dense rainforest with tropical birds and wildlife.
Reach Machame Camp for your overnight stay.

Overnight: Machame Camp (full-board camping).

Elevation: 1,640m to 2,835m

Distance: ~11 km

Day 02

Ascend from Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Leave the forest behind and ascend into moorland with views of the plains and Kibo Peak.
Trek through heather and volcanic rock to the Shira Plateau.

Overnight: Shira Camp (full-board camping).

Elevation: 2,835m to 3,850m

Distance: ~5 km

Day 03

Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Acclimatisation day with an ascent to Lava Tower at 4,600m.
Descend to Barranco Camp through changing landscapes and striking rock formations.

Overnight: Barranco Camp (full-board camping).

Elevation: 3,850m to 4,600m (Lava Tower), then down to 3,976m

Distance: ~10 km

Day 04

Barranco Wall Climb to Barafu Camp via Karanga

Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Climb Barranco Wall, which offers panoramic views.
Trek through ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp for a brief rest.
Continue to Barafu Camp and prepare for the midnight summit push.

Overnight: Barafu Camp (full-board camping).

Elevation: 3,976m to 4,673m

Distance: ~9 km

Day 05

Midnight Summit to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Mweka Camp

Hiking Time: 12-15 hours
Habitat: Arctic (summit) to Moorland (descent)
Begin the final ascent just after midnight under a starry sky.
Reach Uhuru Peak for sunrise views and celebration.
Descend to Barafu Camp for a rest, then continue to Mweka Camp.

Overnight: Mweka Camp (full-board camping).

Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak), then down to 3,110m

Distance: ~17 km

Day 06

Descend to Mweka Gate and Transfer to Arusha

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Trek through the forest to Mweka Gate.
Receive your official summit certificate.
Transfer back to Arusha for celebration and an optional overnight stay.

Elevation: 3,110m to 1,640m

Distance: ~10 km

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Barangata 3 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation as outlined in the itinerary
Full-board lodging, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Road transportation in a 4WD Land Cruiser safari vehicle
Scheduled game drives as per the itinerary
All park entrance fees and Ngorongoro Crater service fees
Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide

What's Not Included

Visits to the Maasai Cultural Village
All international and domestic flights, including taxes
Visa fees, travel insurance, and personal accident insurance
Optional excursions, services, or activities not listed in the itinerary
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, drinks, tips, and gratuities

Logistics