Camping6 days

Machame Route: 6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Adventure

Kilimanjaro

Overview

6-day journey

6-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route Climb. Trek from rainforest to alpine desert via the Shira Plateau and Barranco Camp, with excellent acclimatization and panoramic views. Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895m) and descend through diverse ecosystems for a classic, rewarding Kilimanjaro experience.

6 days

Duration

Easy

Physical rating

Private

Group type

All ages

Minimum age

Day by day

The itinerary

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Machame Gate to Machame Camp

You'll depart from your Moshi town hotel (800m) after breakfast and travel to Machame Gate (1800m) for registration before beginning your ascent through the rainforest to Machame Camp (3000m). The trek requires 5-6 hours, with a picnic lunch provided en route. You'll enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at Machame Camp. Distance: 10.75km | Altitude Gain: 1200m

Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Following breakfast, you'll continue trekking through heath and moorland terrain to Shira 2 Camp (3850m), with a picnic lunch provided, taking 4-5 hours. Dinner and overnight stay are at the campsite. This area offers expansive terrain ideal for photography. Distance: 5.3km | Altitude Gain: 850m

Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

After an early breakfast, you'll trek to Barranco Camp (3940m), ascending through Lava Tower (4600m) for acclimatization purposes. The journey spans 6-7 hours with a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight accommodation are at Barranco Camp. Distance: 10.75km via Lava Tower | Altitude Gain: 750m | Altitude Loss: 660m

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp and Uhuru Peak Summit

Following breakfast, you'll climb Barranco Walls (4250m) to Barafu Camp (4600m) with a picnic lunch, requiring 6-8 hours. Upon arrival, you'll rest before an early dinner and brief sleep. Around 11:00 pm, you'll prepare for your summit bid, consuming hot drinks and snacks before hiking to Uhuru Peak (5895m). The summit push takes approximately 6-7 hours. Distance: 8.5km to Barafu | 4.86km to summit | Altitude Gain: 850m to Barafu; 1295m to peak

Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

The descent from the summit to Barafu Camp requires approximately 3 hours, followed by breakfast and rest. After a hot lunch, you'll descend through alpine desert, heath, and moorland, arriving at Mweka Camp (3100m) at the rainforest edge. Distance: 11.5km total | Altitude Loss: 2795m

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

After breakfast, you'll trek to Mweka Gate (1800m) through the rainforest, requiring 3-4 hours. Upon completion, you'll receive your summit certificate and transfer to a hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a warm shower and lunch. Distance: 9.1km | Altitude Loss: 1400m

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)
Every park entry permit and conservation fee for the parks on your itinerary is paid in advance — nothing to arrange or pay at the gate.
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
Every activity named in your day-by-day itinerary — anything marked optional is priced separately.
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A room or tent for every night on the itinerary, at the tier described — any upgrade is priced separately.
Camping equipment
Tents, sleeping mats and full camp setup, handled by our crew at each stop.
A professional driver/guide
An experienced local driver-guide who handles navigation, wildlife spotting, and park logistics throughout the trip, and speaks fluent English.
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
Transport between every stop on your itinerary — anything marked optional is priced separately.
All Taxes/VAT
Government taxes, VAT and standard service charges are already built into your quoted price.
Roundtrip airport transfer
Pickup and drop-off between Kilimanjaro International Airport (or Arusha) and your safari start/end point is included.
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Every meal named in your day-by-day itinerary — which ones vary by day, so check your specific schedule.
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Soft drinks and water named in your day-by-day itinerary — check your specific schedule for which days.
Sleeping bag
A sleeping bag is provided for the trip — no need to bring your own.

Not included

International flights (From/to home)
Flights to and from Tanzania are not included — we can recommend routes and airlines on request.
Roundtrip airport transfer
Airport pickup and drop-off isn't included on this trip — let us know if you'd like it arranged.
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Any hotel nights before your trip starts or after it ends aren't included — we're happy to arrange these on request.
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Tipping your driver-guide and camp staff is customary but discretionary, and not included in the trip price.
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Souvenirs, personal shopping and other individual spending money aren't included.
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
If the Tanzanian government raises taxes or park fees after booking, that increase is passed on rather than absorbed into your quoted price.

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