Kenya, Tanzania · Trekking

8-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Trek to Uhuru Peak from Nairobi

8 Days Round trip from Nairobi Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb through lush forests on the way to Machame Camp
02 Trek across giant heather and moorland zones on Kilimanjaro's slopes
03 Reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m, the highest point in Africa
04 Take in magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak
05 Follow the Machame Route from Machame Gate to Mweka Camp

Conquer the Roof of Africa via the Machame Gate on this 8-day trek to Mount Kilimanjaro. Summit Uhuru Peak at 5895m and strike a major achievement off your adventure bucket list as you hike through lush forests, high-altitude moorland, and dramatic alpine landscapes. The Kilimanjaro climb is one of the most rewarding experiences for any nature lover and adventure junkie, with magnificent views and an unforgettable ascent to the highest point in Africa.

Join other trekkers from the Marangu Route at the crater rim and continue to the highest point on Kili - Uhuru Peak (5895m).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Moshi, Nairobi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame, Marangu

Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Moshi Transfer

Leave Nairobi at 08.00 am by shuttle bus and transfer to Moshi, where you will spend the first night at Leopard Hotel.
Prepare your climbing equipment.

Overnight.

Day 02

Moshi to Machame Camp Through the Forest

After breakfast, drive through the agricultural area on the slopes to Machame Gate (1800m) and check in to the camp.
Start the hike through the forest, watching birds and trying to spot some monkeys on your way to Machame Camp.

Overnight in a tent.

3,000m; 6-7 hrs

Day 03

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

After breakfast, hike on a steep ridge through the giant heather zone and then up to moorland through other high-altitude vegetation.
Picnic lunch served on the way.
Reach Shira Camp.

Overnight in tents.

3,840m; 5-6 hrs

Day 04

Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

After breakfast, hike towards Lava Tower (4600m), where you can have lunch before trekking down to Barranco Camp (3990m) for dinner and overnight.

6-7 hrs

Day 05

Barranco Camp to Barafu Base Camp

After breakfast, proceed further over the steep, rocky Barranco Wall to reach the Karanga Valley.
Then ascend to Karanga Camp for lunch (3995m).
After lunch, hike up the ridge that leads you to Barafu - the base camp - for dinner and overnight.

4600m; 5-6 hrs

Day 06

Summit Uhuru Peak and Descend to Mweka Camp

Wake up before or after midnight, put on warm clothes (it will be between 0 to -15 degrees Celsius), have a cup of tea and cookies, and begin your climb via Stella Point (4720m).
Join other trekkers from the Marangu Route at the crater rim and continue to the highest point on Kili - Uhuru Peak (5895m).
After a successful ascent to the top, descend back via Barafu Camp for breakfast.

Proceed to Mweka Camp (3100m) for dinner and overnight.

12-15 hrs

Day 07