7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route Trek to Uhuru Peak

Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

After registration at Machame Gate, the trek begins through dense rainforest, where you'll be surrounded by rich flora and fauna. The trail gently ascends, crossing streams and lush vegetation. You'll stop for a hot lunch before continuing to Machame Camp, nestled in the forest, where you'll enjoy your first dinner on the mountain.

Landmark: Machame Camp
Accommodation: Camping

Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland

Leaving the rainforest, you enter the moorland zone, where the landscape opens up to reveal stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Shira Plateau. As you ascend, you'll notice the changing terrain and unique plant life. By the afternoon, you'll reach Shira Cave Camp, where you'll spend the night acclimatizing to the higher altitude.

Landmark: Shira Camp
Accommodation: Camping

Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

This day involves a challenging ascent to Lava Tower (4,630 m), an excellent point for acclimatization. The tower offers magnificent views of the surrounding area. After a short break at Lava Tower, you'll descend into the Barranco Valley to Barranco Camp, giving your body a chance to adjust to the altitude while you enjoy the dramatic scenery.

Landmark: Barranco Camp
Accommodation: Camping

Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Today, the trek begins with the ascent of the Barranco Wall, a steep, non-technical climb that offers panoramic views of the valley below. Once at the top, the trail continues through the alpine desert landscape, arriving at Karanga Camp, where trekkers will have time to rest and acclimatize further.

Landmark: Karanga Camp
Accommodation: Camping

Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Arctic Zone

This short but steep ascent leads to Barafu Camp, the base for your summit attempt. After arriving at camp, you'll have an early dinner and some rest before beginning the summit push in the early hours of the following morning.

Landmark: Barafu Camp
Accommodation: Camping

Distance: 17 km
Hiking Time: 10-14 hours
Habitat: Arctic Zone

You'll begin the summit trek at midnight, climbing through icy conditions toward Stella Point. From there, the final push to Uhuru Peak begins, offering breathtaking views at sunrise. After summiting, the descent to Mweka Camp begins, where you'll rest and celebrate your achievement.

Landmark: Mweka Camp
Accommodation: Camping

Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

On your final day, you'll descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you will receive your summit certificate. After the celebrations, we'll transfer you back to Moshi for a relaxing evening.

Landmark: Moshi
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge