7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb via Machame Route to Uhuru Peak

• Our guide and mountain support crew will arrive at your hotel in the morning to meet you and hold a quick briefing.
• After that, you will travel by vehicle to the entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park: Machame Gate (1,800 m).
• After acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will begin trekking up to Machame Camp (3,010 m). The route passes through the rainforest, where tropical showers are highly probable, so we recommend bringing not only spare clothes but also rain gear.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Distance: Machame Gate to Machame Camp - 5 km
Change in elevation: Machame Gate (1,800 m) - Machame Camp (3,010 m)
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

• The next morning, after breakfast, you will start trekking up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp (3,845 m).
• On this day, you will emerge from the rainforest and, for the first time, be able to enjoy stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you. Physically, the trek is not very difficult, but you may feel the effects of the altitude, so pay attention to your body and remember that choosing the proper pace is extremely important for a successful climb.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Distance: Machame Camp to Shira Camp - 5 km
Change in elevation: Machame Camp (3,010 m) - Shira Camp (3,845 m)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

• After breakfast, you will leave Shira Camp (3,845 m) and begin your trek to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m).
• This section has many ascents and descents and reaches over 4,600 m. It may be difficult, and you could feel some discomfort, but to acclimatize successfully to the altitude, it is advised to spend at least 1-2 hours here. In that case, this is where lunch will be served.
• You will then descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here, you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive for both its gigantic size and steepness.
• You will climb it the next day, but do not worry: it features a very simple hiking trail.

Note: If one or more participants feel sick, the group may refrain from passing Lava Tower and adjust the route, following the porters' road instead.

Distance: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp - 11 km
Change in elevation: Shira Camp (3,845 m) - Lava Tower (4,630 m) - Barranco Camp (3,960 m)
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

• Depart early in the morning after breakfast to begin the ascent of Barranco Wall. It is recommended to leave camp as early as possible to avoid crowds from other groups.
• Climbing the Gorge Wall is not difficult and takes only around an hour. When you reach the top, you can rest and take photos in front of Kibo volcano.
• You will then continue on another challenging hike to Karanga Camp, which includes numerous ascents and descents along the route. Our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group, so you should not worry.
• On arrival at the camp, you will be offered a warm lunch.

Distance: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp - 5 km
Change in elevation: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) - Karanga Camp (4,035 m)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

• After breakfast, the hike proceeds early in the morning towards Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for the night ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our professional team will set up camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so that you can relax.
• After regaining your strength, you must complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m).
• You will then return to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is advised that you spend the rest of the day resting and sleeping before the night summit attempt.

Distance: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp - 6 km
Change in elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) - Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

• At around midnight, your guide will wake you with a warm cup of tea and biscuits to prepare for the final ascent. The moon and headlamps will be your only light source as you make your way up to Stella Point, reaching the crater rim in about 5-7 hours.
• Another 1-2 hours will take you to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), where you can enjoy the sunrise over the African landscape, casting a pink hue over the snowy peak and making the glaciers sparkle like diamonds around you.
• Technically, the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will have a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor their physical and mental condition.
• After capturing this incredible view and achievement on film, you will begin your descent along the same route back to Barafu Camp.

Distance: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak - 15 km
Change in elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) - Uhuru Camp (5,895 m) - Millennium Camp (3,820 m)
Hiking Time: 8-12 hours

• Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate.