6-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trek with Uhuru Peak Sunrise

• After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate.
• En route, enjoy views of coffee and banana farms cultivated by the Chagga people.
• At the gate, guides handle registration before starting the trek through lush rainforest.
• Watch for blue monkeys swinging through the trees.
• Stop for a picnic lunch during the hike.
• Continue trekking to reach Machame Camp, where you will set up for the night.

Hiking Time: ~7 hours

Distance: 11 km

Habitat: Montane forest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Wake up to your first clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• After breakfast, climb out of the rainforest into the moorland zone.
• The trek continues across the Shira Plateau, offering stunning glacier views.
• Arrive at Shira Cave Camp, where you will camp for the night under a breathtaking night sky.

Hiking Time: ~3 hours

Distance: 5 km

Habitat: Moorland

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Today is an important acclimatization day.
• Ascend to Lava Tower (15,091 ft / 4,600 m) before descending to Barranco Camp (12,795 ft / 3,900 m) for the night.
• This "climb high, sleep low" strategy helps your body adjust to the altitude.
• Enjoy breathtaking sunset views of the Barranco Wall and Western Breach at camp.

Hiking Time: ~6 hours

Distance: 10 km

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Begin the day with a thrilling climb up the Barranco Wall - a non-technical but challenging section with incredible views.
• Cross the Karanga Valley en route to Barafu Camp (15,223 ft / 4,640 m), our base camp for the final summit push.
• Rest at camp in preparation for the midnight summit attempt.

Hiking Time: ~8 hours

Distance: 8 km

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Wake up at midnight and begin the final push to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
• Reach Stella Point (18,885 ft / 5,756 m) at sunrise and continue to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft / 5,895 m).
• Capture photos, enjoy breathtaking views, and celebrate your achievement.
• Descend to Millennium Camp (12,959 ft / 3,950 m) for a well-earned rest.

Hiking Time: ~12-15 hours

Distance: 15 km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• After breakfast, descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (5,380 ft / 1,640 m).
• Receive your summit certificates and enjoy a cold drink.
• Return to Moshi, where a hot shower and comfortable bed await.
• Celebrate your incredible achievement and reflect on the unforgettable journey to the Roof of Africa.

Hiking Time: ~5 hours

Distance: 14 km

Habitat: Moorland & Rainforest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch