7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek to Stella Point via Machame Route

• Depart from the hotel at 08:00 am.

• Drive from Arusha to West Kilimanjaro and complete registration at the gate.

• Hike 10 km for 5-6 hours through the natural rainforest to the first camp, Machame Hut.

• Have snacks for lunch along the way in the middle of the hike.

Overnight stay at Machame Hut.

• Start from Machame Hut after breakfast and hike 7 km through the heath and moorland zone.

• Head to Shira Cave Camp, located at 3,800 m.

• Enjoy a hot lunch at the camp.

• Take a short walk to the top of the ridge at Shira Cave Camp for acclimatization.

Overnight stay.

• Go from Shira Cave to Baranco Camp through the alpine desert via the Lava Tower. This is a very good opportunity for acclimatization.

• Have snacks for lunch on the way through the desert zone.

• Go from Baranco to Karanga Camp through the Baranco Wall at 4,200 m.

• Enjoy a hot lunch at the camp.

• Start from Karanga Camp after breakfast and continue to Barafu Base Camp at 4,600 m.

• Have lunch there and remain at the camp for dinner in the evening.

• Begin the trek to the summit at midnight.

• Conquer the first summit of Stella Point at 5,792 m - 5,895 m. This is the highest point, Uhuru, which means freedom or independence.

• Descend from the summit and get back as low as possible to the forest zone at Mweka Camp for an overnight stay.

• Spend the day heading out through Mweka Gate and return to the hotel in Arusha.