9-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route Trek to Uhuru Peak at Sunrise

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Walk With Us Africa Hotel or a similar property.
• Enjoy an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
• Meals included are none.

Overnight stay at Walk With Us Africa Hotel.

• Begin the day early with a briefing, followed by breakfast in Moshi.
• Drive for approximately 45 minutes from Moshi at 910 metres to Machame Park Gate.
• Receive a packed lunch at the gate and prepare bottled water for the trek.
• Complete registration formalities before starting the ascent through the rainforest.
• Trek through lush forest terrain, where rain may make the trail muddy and slippery.
• Arrive at Machame Camp at an altitude ranging from 1,800 metres to 3,100 metres after approximately 11 kilometres of trekking over 6 hours.
• Relax as porters provide boiled drinking and washing water at the camp.
• Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner before retiring to your tent.
• Experience cold night temperatures, which may drop to freezing point.
• Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Overnight stay at Machame Camp.

• Begin the day early with breakfast at Machame Camp.
• Ascend for about an hour to reach the top of the rainforest zone.
• Continue trekking through the moorland zone with gentler gradients for approximately two hours.
• Take a short break for lunch and rest along the trail.
• Proceed along a rocky ridge leading onto the Shira Plateau.
• Enjoy views of the Western Breach and surrounding glaciers in the distance.
• Trek west of Kibo Peak and continue towards Shira Camp.
• Arrive at Shira Camp at an altitude ranging from 3,100 metres to 3,840 metres after approximately 5 kilometres of trekking over 4 to 5 hours.
• Relax as porters provide boiled drinking and washing water at the camp.
• Enjoy dinner before resting at the exposed camp, where temperatures drop well below freezing.
• Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Overnight stay at Shira Camp or similar.

• Begin the day after breakfast and trek east into a semi-desert and rocky landscape.
• Ascend towards Lava Tower, reaching approximately 4,630 metres after about 5 hours of trekking.
• Stop for lunch at a designated area before continuing along the rocky scree path.
• Experience one of the most challenging days, when altitude symptoms such as breathlessness, irritability, and headaches may occur.
• Descend nearly 680 metres from Lava Tower towards Barranco Camp for acclimatisation.
• Continue descending for about 2 hours with scenic views of the Western Breach and Breach Wall.
• Arrive at Barranco Camp, located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall.
• Enjoy opportunities for photography and a memorable sunset while the team prepares dinner.
• Cover approximately 11 kilometres over 7 to 8 hours at altitudes ranging from 3,840 metres to 3,940 metres.
• Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Overnight stay at Barranco Camp.

• Begin the day after breakfast and depart from Barranco Camp.
• Climb the Barranco Wall, which takes approximately 1 hour and offers rewarding views.
• Continue trekking towards Karanga Camp through a series of ascents and descents.
• Enjoy the afternoon hike as part of the acclimatisation process in changing terrain.
• Arrive at Karanga Camp at an altitude ranging from 3,940 metres to 4,035 metres after approximately 6 kilometres over 4 to 5 hours.
• Relax at the camp and prepare for the next stage of the trek.
• Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Overnight stay at Karanga Camp.

• Begin the trek after breakfast and head towards Barafu Camp across exposed and windy terrain.
• Trek approximately 4 kilometres over 3 to 4 hours while ascending to higher altitude.
• Arrive at Barafu Camp, located between 4,035 metres and 4,670 metres on a narrow and stony ridge.
• Familiarise yourself with the camp surroundings to ensure safety before nightfall.
• Prepare all essential equipment, including trekking poles, thermal clothing, and summit gear.
• Check and replace headlamp and camera batteries, and carry spare sets.
• Store water in a thermal flask to prevent freezing during the summit attempt.
• Rest early in the evening and sleep for a few hours before the night ascent.
• Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Overnight stay at Barafu Camp.

• Begin the summit attempt around midnight after tea and light snacks.
• Trek in a northwesterly direction through steep scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim.
• Continue the challenging ascent for approximately 6 hours to reach Stella Point at 5,685 metres.
• Take a short rest and enjoy a spectacular sunrise, depending on weather conditions.
• Proceed with a further 2-hour ascent through snowy terrain to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres.
• Spend limited time at the summit due to extreme cold and fatigue while enjoying the achievement.
• Descend to Barafu Camp in approximately 3 hours for a short rest and to collect gear.
• Continue descending to Mweka Camp at 3,100 metres for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Cover approximately 17 kilometres over 15 or more hours across varying altitudes.
• Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Overnight stay at Mweka Camp.

• Begin the day with breakfast before descending from Mweka Camp.
• Trek down through forest trails to Mweka Gate, covering approximately 10 kilometres in 4 to 5 hours.
• Continue walking to Mweka Village, which may include a muddy section of about 1 hour.
• Transfer by vehicle to Walk With Us Hotel after reaching the village.
• Enjoy a hot lunch and take a refreshing shower after completing the trek.
• Receive summit certificates based on your achievement, with green certificates for Stella Point and gold certificates for Uhuru Peak.
• Provide tips to guides and crew at your discretion as a gesture of appreciation.
• Descend from an altitude of 3,100 metres to 1,800 metres during the day.
• Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Overnight stay at Springlands Hotel.

• Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward departure flight.
• Meals included are breakfast.
• No accommodation is provided as the tour concludes.