7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb to Uhuru Peak from Moshi

• The day starts with breakfast at your hotel in Moshi town. There, you will have a final check of your climbing equipment and spend some time shopping for snacks such as chocolate, biscuits, and other items. You will then take a 50-minute drive from Moshi town to Machame Gate.
• At the gate, you will have lunch, and after the park formalities, you will begin your hike for 5 to 6 hours, covering a distance of 11 kilometres through the misty montane forest, where you can enjoy the fairytale-like lush, deep green scenery.
• You will hike from the gate to Machame Camp, where you will meet your porters and settle into camp for your tents, evening meal, dinner, and overnight stay.

Time and distance: hiking for 5 to 6 hours over a distance of 11 km

Elevation: 1830 m/6000 ft to 3050 m/9950 ft

• The day starts with breakfast at Machame Camp, and you will carry a packed lunch to enjoy on the way as the chefs and porters meet you later at camp. The hike passes through moorland, crossing the valley along a steep rock ridge, with 4 to 5 hours of walking over a distance of 5 kilometres to reach Shira Camp.
• On your hike to Shira Camp, you will have awe-inspiring views of the Kibo volcanic cone, the Western Breach, and Shira Cathedral, and you will enjoy a beautiful sunset. On reaching the camp, you will find your tents ready for rest.

Time and distance: hiking for 4 to 5 hours over a distance of 5 km

Elevation: 3050 m/9950 ft to 3850 m/12,600 ft

• The third climbing day is a long hike of 10 kilometres, taking 5 to 6 hours through the semi-desert rocky ground of the lower ridge. The hike starts after breakfast, leaving camp and ascending to the Kilimanjaro volcanic plug called Lava Tower, before descending into the massive landscape of the Baranco Valley, where you will camp at Baranco Camp. Climbers from the Lemosho, Shira, and Machame routes can all reach Baranco Camp.
• Hiking up to Lava Tower and descending to Baranco presents altitude challenges and lower oxygen levels, but it is one of the best hiking days for acclimatization. This is a long day of climbing, and you will ascend to Lava Tower, the volcanic plug that remains after Kilimanjaro's eruption.

Time and distance: hiking for 5 to 6 hours over a distance of 10 km

Elevation: 3850 m/12,600 ft to 4000 m/13,000 ft

• This is one of the adventurous days on the Machame Route, as you will face the climb of the Baranco Wall. Considering the distance, it is a short climb of just 4 kilometres, but because of the climbing challenges, it will take 4 to 5 hours through the Baranco Wall and the alpine desert valleys.
• Along the way, you will enjoy views of Kibo Peak at closer range, as well as the southern glaciers and the Western Breach. On reaching Karanga Camp, you will rest and regain energy for your next venture.

Time and distance: hiking for 4 to 5 hours over a distance of 4 km

Elevation: 13,000 ft to 13,100 ft

• The hike begins after breakfast as you walk through the alpine desert, enjoying the stunning views of Kilimanjaro's two cones, Kibo and Mawenzi. It is a 4 to 5-hour hike over a distance of 4 kilometres.
• You will continue on foot, passing the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail, and head up to Barafu Camp, where you will complete the southern circuit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Here, you will camp, have an early sleep, and prepare for the next day's adventure, which starts at midnight.

Time and distance: hiking for 4 to 5 hours over a distance of 4 km

Elevation: 13,100 ft to 15,300 ft

• This is the lifetime memory day of reaching the highest point in Africa, "the roof of Africa," Mount Kilimanjaro. The day begins at midnight when you leave your tents and porters behind, accompanied by the guides and summit porter as you head toward the summit.
• As you climb, you will notice that this is a physically and mentally challenging hike, with extreme cold and high elevation. Because the hike starts near midnight, you will be trekking in darkness and will need your headlamp more than ever.
• You will hike up to Gilman's Point, where you will be rewarded with a stunning sunrise over the Mawenzi cone. After a short walk, you will finally arrive at Uhuru Peak. Due to the weather, you will not stay long, but you will have time to take photos at the Uhuru Point signpost before beginning your descent via the Mweka Route. You will stop at Barafu Camp for lunch and then continue trekking down to Mweka Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
• On the descent, the trail is very rocky and can be quite challenging on the knees, so trekking poles are helpful.

Time and distance: hiking for 6 to 8 hours ascending and 5 to 6 hours descending, covering 5 km up and 13 km down respectively

Elevation: 15,600 ft to 19,341 ft up, and 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft down

• Finally, this is the last day of your lifetime memory adventure. After breakfast at camp, you will start your trek down to Mweka Gate. You will walk through a wet, muddy forest trail that requires your trekking poles.
• At the gate, you will meet your driver, who will be waiting for you. You will then be picked up and driven back to Moshi town for your next schedule.

Time and distance: hiking for 3 to 4 hours over a distance of 10 km

Elevation: 10,150 ft to 5500 ft