Tanzania · Trekking

7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb via Machame Route to Uhuru Peak

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace
Trekking to Mount Kilimanjaro
Uhuru Peak, Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Climb via the Machame Route, known as Kilimanjaro's most scenic trail
  • 02 Trek through thick forest, moorlands, alpine desert, and Kili's snow caps
  • 03 Enjoy views of the Shira Plateau, Mawenzi Peak, and Mt. Meru
  • 04 Reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m, the highest point in Africa

Hike and explore Mt. Kili to the roof of Africa, Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), via the Machame Route, believed to be the most scenic route on the mountain. This climb takes you through thick forest, moorlands, alpine desert, and up to Kili's snow caps. Along the way, enjoy great views of the Shira Plateau, Mawenzi Peak, and Mt. Meru throughout the trip.

This climb takes you through thick forest, moorlands, alpine desert, and up to Kili's snow caps.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Machame Gate to Machame Camp Trek

  • Walk for about 6 hours from Machame Gate to Machame Camp.

Dinner and overnight.

2
Day 02

Machame Camp to Shira Camp via the Moorland

  • After breakfast, hike for about 4 hours to Shira Camp.

  • Explore the moorland.

Dinner and overnight.

3
Day 03

Shira Camp to Barranco Camp through Alpine Desert

  • Have breakfast.

  • Trek to Barranco Camp for about 6 hours through the alpine desert.

Dinner and overnight.

4
Day 04

Barranco Wall Ascent to Karanga Valley Camp

  • Have an early breakfast.

  • Ascend the Barranco Wall to Karanga Valley for about 4 hours.

Dinner and overnight.

5
Day 05

Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp

  • After breakfast, ascend to Barafu Camp for about 4 hours.

  • On arrival, rest, have a light dinner, and prepare for the midnight summit push.

6
Day 06

Midnight Summit Push to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Mweka Camp

  • Wake up at midnight, have breakfast, then start your push to Uhuru Peak for about 6 hours.

  • Take photos of the sunrise, then descend to Barafu Camp.

  • Relax and have lunch.

  • Continue to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.

7
Day 07

Descent to Mweka Gate and Transfer to Moshi or Arusha

  • Have breakfast in the morning.

  • Descend to Mweka Gate, receive certificates, and say goodbye to your mountain team.

  • After boarding the vehicle, transfer to your booked hotel in Moshi or Arusha town for a hot shower.

Machame Gate, Shira Plateau, Uhuru Peak

Where this trip takes you

Machame Gate, Shira Plateau, Uhuru Peak

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park entry fees

  • Camping fees

  • Rescue fees

  • 3 meals a day

  • Salaries for the mountain team

  • Transport

  • Cooking utensils

  • Camping gear and government taxes

What's Not Included

  • Tipping

  • Your international flight

  • Insurance

  • Clothing for the climb and personal requirements

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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