8-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Machame Route with Extra Acclimatization

• Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, meet the lead guide for a briefing and safety information regarding the trek. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions during this meeting.

Hotel: Lodge/Hotel

• Commence the first day of the trek from Machame Gate, located at 1,800 m above sea level. Make your way through the fertile rainforest.

Meals provided: Breakfast (B) - Lunch (L) - Dinner (D)

Walking duration: up to 7 hours

Walking distance: approx. 6 km (approx. elevation gain of 1,100 m to 2,900 m above sea level)

Campsite: Machame Huts

• Trek through the forest to reach and cross the Shira Plateau, the remains of a once-active volcanic crater. This plateau boasts deep valleys and the remains of once-active lava flows. Nowadays, the area on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro is recognized as a World Heritage Site and provides a beautiful backdrop to your third day of trekking.

Meals provided: B-L-D

Walking duration: up to 6 hours

Walking distance: approx. 6 km (approx. elevation gain of 1,100 m to 4,000 m)

Campsite: New Shira Camp

• Continue on your trek along the Shira Plateau to reach the Barranco Huts.

Meals provided: B-L-D

Walking duration: up to 7 hours

Walking distance: approx. 10 km (approx. elevation gain of 0 m to remain at 4,000 m)

Campsite: Barranco Huts

• Set off on an exciting trek to the Barranco Wall. Although this is a strenuous 'climb' involving some 'scrambling', no technical skills or previous experience are needed to pass this section of the trek. We think it will be a welcomed change of scenery from the previous days crossing the Shira Plateau.

Meals provided: B-L-D

Walking duration: up to 5 hours

Walking distance: approx. 6 km (approx. 100 m elevation gain to 4,000 m)

Campsite: Karanga Camp

• Reach Barafu Base Camp by afternoon to prepare for the summit trek. Depending on the weather, you may see your destination in the distance, a great motivator for the long day to follow.
• After dinner, take a rest or nap. Start the summit trek around 11 pm-1 am.

Meals provided: B-L-D

Walking duration: up to 5 hours

Walking distance: approx. 4 km (approx. 600 m elevation gain to 4,600 m)

Campsite: Barafu Huts

• From base camp, head to Stella Point, the first landmark of the day located right on the crater rim. Once Stella Point is reached, the trail will even out with no significant steep sections. It is important to note that getting to Uhuru Peak from Stella Point should not be challenging, depending on how one's body copes with the altitude.
• Watching the sunset at Uhuru Peak is stunning, with spectacular panoramic views. The sunrise will offer you the most stunning and unique 'surprise'. After taking pictures and enjoying the achievement, you can take a 'walk' to the glacier.
• Following this, descend back to Barafu Camp for brunch before descending further to the last campsite.

Meals provided: B-L-D

Walking duration: up to 5-7 hours up, 5-6 hours down (total of 10-12 hours)

Walking distance: approx. 5 km up, 10 km down (total of 15 km) (finish at 3100 m)

Campsite: Millennium Camp/Mweka Hut

Meals provided: B-L

Walking duration: up to 5 hours

Walking distance: approx. 20 km (approx. elevation loss of 1,400 m to 1,700 m)

Back to Hotel: Lodge/Hotel