6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route Climb to Uhuru Peak

• Transfer from your hotel to Machame National Park Gate for check-in and registration formalities.
• Meet the mountain crew as porters prepare and pack supplies and luggage for the climb.
• Begin the ascent through dense rainforest along well-maintained forest trails.
• Trek steadily through rich vegetation while gaining altitude.
• Arrive at Machame Camp and settle in for an overnight rest.

Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours.
Distance: 5 km or 3 miles.
Ascent: 1200 m or 3937 ft.
Altitude: 3000 m or 9843 ft.
Accommodation: Budget Machame Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Habitat: Rainforest.

• Enjoy breakfast before leaving the rainforest zone behind.
• Descend slightly while crossing a small valley.
• Climb a steep rocky ridge covered with heather vegetation.
• Turn west and continue trekking through a river gorge.
• Reach Shira Camp, where temperatures may drop below freezing during the night.

Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours.
Distance: 5 km or 3 miles.
Ascent: 850 m or 2723 ft.
Altitude: 3840 m or 12600 ft.
Accommodation: Budget Shira Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Habitat: Moorland.

• Begin a gradual ascent towards Lava Tower for acclimatisation purposes.
• Reach approximately 4600 m, where altitude effects may be felt for the first time.
• Stop for lunch near Lava Tower before beginning the descent.
• Descend nearly 650 m, following the walk high, sleep low acclimatisation principle.
• Trek towards Barranco Camp with excellent views of the Western Breach Wall.
• Arrive at Barranco Camp, located below the Great Barranco Wall.

Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours.
Distance: 11 km or 7 miles.
Ascent: 750 m or 2723 ft.
Descent: 650 m.
Altitude: 3960 m or 12960 ft.
Accommodation: Budget Barranco Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Habitat: Moorland.

• Depart Barranco Camp after breakfast and approach the Barranco Wall.
• Climb the Barranco Wall, which is challenging yet enjoyable, with stunning views.
• Reach the top of the wall and enjoy views of Kibo Volcano and Mount Meru.
• Continue trekking with multiple ascents and descents towards the Karanga area.
• Follow expert guidance on pace and route selection throughout the hike.
• Arrive at Barafu Camp, which is the final camp before the summit attempt.
• Enjoy a hot meal and rest before the midnight ascent.

Hiking time: 8 to 10 hours.
Distance: 11 km or 7 miles.
Ascent: 680 m or 2231 ft.
Altitude: 4604 m or 15223 ft.
Accommodation: Budget Barafu Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Habitat: Alpine desert.

• Depart Barafu Camp around midnight for the final summit ascent.
• Climb along well-established trails under close supervision by personal guides.
• Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, and enjoy a memorable sunrise.
• Spend a brief moment at the summit before beginning the descent.
• Descend back to Barafu Camp and rest for approximately two hours.
• Continue descending to Millennium Camp for an overnight rest and recovery.

Hiking time: 8 to 12 hours.
Distance: 15 km or 9 miles.
Ascent: 1255 m or 4117 ft.
Descent: 2075 m or 6807 ft.
Altitude: 5895 m or 19340 ft.
Accommodation: Budget Millennium Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Habitat: Arctic.

• Wake up in a tropical rainforest environment with a noticeable reduction in altitude.
• Enjoy breakfast at camp before beginning the final descent.
• Descend steadily through lush forest trails towards Mweka Gate.
• Receive official summit certificates at the park exit.
• Celebrate the successful climb with fellow climbers.

Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours.
Distance: 12 km or 7 miles.
Descent: 2170 m or 7119 ft.
Altitude: 3820 m or 12532 ft.
Accommodation: Budget Bristol Cottages Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Habitat: Rainforest.