Tanzania · Trekking

7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek via the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak

7 Days Round trip from Moshi Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro
02 Trek the scenic Machame Route through Shira, Barranco, Karanga, and Barafu
03 Camp under the stars along the mountain trail
04 Watch the amazing sunrise from Uhuru Peak
05 Take in breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit

Embark on an exciting climb to Mount Kilimanjaro's summit, Uhuru Peak, via the scenic Machame Route. Start at Machame Gate, trek through beautiful natural landscapes, and spend your nights camping under the stars. Along the way, ascend through Shira, Barranco, Karanga, and Barafu camps before making your summit push. At the top, admire the breathtaking snow-capped mountains and watch a mesmerising sunrise from Africa's highest peak.

At the top, admire the breathtaking snow-capped mountains and watch a mesmerising sunrise from Africa's highest peak.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Moshi to Machame Gate and Trek to Machame Camp

Drive from your hotel in Moshi to Machame Gate in Kilimanjaro National Park.
Upon arrival, complete the registration and payment process while the porters organise the luggage.
After all the formalities, begin a 5-hour hike to the first stop, Machame Camp.
Arrive at the camp, rest, and enjoy a hot lunch.

Dinner and overnight stay at camp.

Day 02

Trek from Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Have breakfast at Machame Camp, then ascend to the second campsite, Shira Camp.
Arrive at Shira Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

Have breakfast at Shira Camp, then continue trekking to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower.
Arrive at the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Have breakfast at Barranco Camp, then continue trekking to Karanga Camp.
Arrive at Karanga Camp for lunch, rest, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp and Summit Ascent

Have breakfast at Karanga Camp, then continue ascending to Barafu Camp.
Have a packed lunch on the way.
Arrive at Barafu Camp, rest, have dinner, and stay overnight.
Around 1:00 am, commence the hike towards Mount Kilimanjaro's summit, Uhuru Peak.
Hike for 3 to 4 hours through Stella Point to arrive at Uhuru Peak.
Reach the summit, watch the stunning sunrise, and enjoy the view.
Descend to Barafu Camp.

Day 06

Descend from Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp

Have breakfast at Barafu Camp, then descend to either Millenium Camp or Mweka Camp.
Arrive at Mweka Camp for rest, lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 07