7-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route Trek to Uhuru Peak

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Climb through lush forests to reach Machame Camp
• 02 Admire the magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak
• 03 Summit at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
• 04 Traverse beneath the southern ice fields of Kibo

Trek Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route, approaching the summit through the forest from the west before joining other trekking routes and traversing beneath the southern ice fields of Kibo. Experience the incomparable natural beauty of Africa's highest mountain on this 7-day adventure, culminating at Uhuru Peak.

Trek Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route, approaching the summit through the forest from the west before joining other trekking routes and traversing beneath the southern ice fields of Kibo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame

Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

• Start from Machame Gate and trek to Machame Huts.

Overnight at the camp.

2

Day 02

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

• Trek from Machame Huts to Shira Camp.

Overnight at the camp.

3

Day 03

Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

• Trek from Shira Camp to Barranco Huts.

Overnight at the camp.

4

Day 04

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

• Start trekking from Barranco Huts to Karanga Camp.

Overnight at the camp.

5

Day 05

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

• From Karanga Camp, trek to Barafu Camp.

Overnight at the camp and sleep early to prepare for summit day.

6

Day 06

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp

• At midnight, wake up and have some tea/coffee before commencing the ascent towards Uhuru Peak.

• Upon reaching the summit, take pictures, and then start descending towards Barafu Camp.

• Next, continue down to Mweka Huts.

Overnight at the camp.

7

Day 07

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

• From Mweka Huts, trek to Mweka Gate, where vehicles will be waiting to take you to either the hotel or the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All accommodation

• English-speaking Kilimanjaro guide

• Park fees

• Salary of guide and porters

What's Not Included

If you need an extra day in the hotel, you will have to pay USD 100.

What to bring

• Tips & gratuities

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• If you wish to combine safaris, we offer all camping safaris, and you can choose from them.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour start

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.