10-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Machame Route to Uhuru Peak

• Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to Keys Hotel in Moshi for your overnight stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

• Attend a briefing in preparation for the upcoming trek and verify all your mountain gear.

• After that, you may choose from the many activity options available.

• Enjoy leisure time at your hotel while you adapt to the Tanzanian climate.

• Go on a town tour and visit the local market.

• Head out for a walk and a coffee.

Overnight at Keys Hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

• After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the entrance gate of Kilimanjaro National Park.

• While your guide completes the registration formalities, you can watch the mountain team prepare for the climb. Once everything is ready, your Kilimanjaro adventure begins.

• Before long, you will be deep in the magnificent mountain rainforest, surrounded by ancient trees, primaeval ferns, liana, lichen, and moss carpeting the ground and draping from the trees.

• You will hear, and with a little luck even spot, the beautiful black-and-white colobus monkeys in the treetops.

• After 5 to 6 hours, reach today's destination - Machame Camp, situated just above the tree line at 3,010 m.

• Here, at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, enjoy your first dinner followed by an overnight stay in tents.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: ↑ 1,220 m; Walking time: 5-7 hrs

• After an early morning start, the path steepens and the landscape changes into moor and heathland. The open terrain allows you to take in the impressive mountain range.

• Today's stage is shorter than the previous day, and you will arrive at New Shira Camp by mid-afternoon. The camp has a breathtaking view of the mountain, and at sunset the evening sun lights up the rock face and glacier of Kibo.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: ↑ 835 m; Walking time: 4-6 hrs

• Today, you will climb about 800 m, but camp at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This helps your body acclimatise better.

• The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of Lava Tower (4,640 m). Vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes into an afro-alpine desert.

• The route passes through the sweeping Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant Senecio plants.

• After 6 to 7 hours, arrive at what is considered the most beautiful camp on the mountain - Barranco Camp.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: ↑ 795 m ↓ 680 m; Walking time: 6-7 hrs

• Today, the Barranco Wall stands before you to conquer. Some sections require you to use your hands for better grip, but no actual climbing is necessary, and your guide will be with you every step of the way to lend a helping hand.

• The route, with its numerous ascents and descents, allows for further acclimatisation before reaching the mountain ridge.

• Walking along the ridge, take in the beautiful landscape with its stunning contrasts of desert and vegetation before finally reaching the cloudy Karanga Camp.

• Your trek will take between 3 and 4 hours, leaving more than enough time to rest and play a game of rummy.

Evening meal and overnight at Karanga Camp.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: ↑ 75 m; Walking time: 3-4 hrs

• Awakening to the sunlight dancing off the Kibo Summit, enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting out for today's destination - Barafu Camp.

• Most of the day will be spent walking through very dry desertic terrain, with Kibo ever-present on your left side.

• After 3 to 4 hours, reach Barafu Camp, where you will have an early dinner and overnight stay as the highlight of your trip is only a few short hours away.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: ↑ 605 m; Walking time: 3-4 hrs

• After hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around midnight. By torchlight, you will ascend the scree slopes of Kibo.

• After 5 to 7 hours of climbing in the dark, arrive at Stella Point on the crater rim of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Another 1 to 2 hours along the crater ridge will lead you to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).

• Here, you will see Kilimanjaro in all its glory, enjoying the 360° view over the landscape below as the sun rises. You are now standing on the "Roof of Africa". The descent follows almost the same route, and shortly before midday you should arrive back at Barafu Camp, where the porters and cook will be waiting for you.

• After a warm meal and a well-deserved break of approximately 1 to 2 hours, continue down to Mweka Camp (3,080 m), where supper and a well-earned rest await you.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• The final leg of your amazing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew.

• A gentle 2 to 3-hour descent through the rainforest then continues to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you.

• Return to your hotel, and after a warm shower, the rest of the day is free for you to relax and unwind by the pool or celebrate your achievement.

Breakfast, Dinner

Altitude: ↓ 1,450 m; Walking time: 2-3 hrs

• After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport. Alternatively, you can extend your trip in Tanzania and go on safari.