7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trek – Group Joining Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Adventure, Tanzania

Elevation: 1,800 m → 3,000 m

Trekking: Approximately 5–7 hours

After breakfast, meet your mountain crew and drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. Complete park registration before beginning your Kilimanjaro trek through the lush tropical rainforest.

The trail gradually climbs through beautiful forest before reaching Machame Camp, where you have dinner and spend the night in mountain tents.

Overnight: Machame Camp

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Elevation: 3,000 m → 3,840 m

Trekking: Approximately 4–6 hours

After breakfast, continue climbing through the rainforest toward the moorland zone. The landscape opens up as you approach the Shira Plateau, with spectacular views across the mountain and surrounding Tanzania.

Arrive at Shira Camp for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Shira Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Elevation: 3,840 m → 4,630 m → 3,960 m

Trekking: Approximately 6–8 hours

Today is an important acclimatization day. Trek toward Lava Tower, reaching around 4,630 m before descending to Barranco Camp.

This “climb high, sleep lower” approach helps your body adapt to altitude. Enjoy spectacular views of the volcanic landscape and the famous Barranco Wall.

Overnight: Barranco Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Elevation: 3,960 m → 4,035 m

Trekking: Approximately 4–5 hours

Begin the day by tackling the spectacular Barranco Wall. Although it looks challenging, your experienced mountain guides will assist you along the trail.

Continue across the mountain valleys toward Karanga Camp, enjoying views of Kibo Peak and the surrounding alpine landscape.

Overnight: Karanga Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Elevation: 4,035 m → 4,640 m

Trekking: Approximately 3–4 hours

Today you trek toward Barafu Camp, the main high-altitude base camp for the summit attempt.

After arriving, have an early dinner and rest. Your guide will brief you about the upcoming summit night. Prepare your warm clothing, headlamp, water and summit equipment.

Overnight: Barafu Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Elevation: 4,640 m → 5,895 m → 3,100 m

Trekking: Approximately 12–15 hours

This is the summit day!

Wake around midnight and begin the challenging climb toward Stella Point. Continue along the crater rim until you reach Uhuru Peak – 5,895 metres, the highest point in Africa.

Celebrate your achievement, take photographs and enjoy the unforgettable sunrise before beginning the descent toward Mweka Camp.

Overnight: Mweka Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Elevation: 3,100 m → 1,640 m

Trekking: Approximately 3–5 hours

After breakfast, descend through the beautiful rainforest to Mweka Gate. Complete your park formalities and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate if you successfully reached the required summit point.

Meet your driver and transfer back to Moshi for a well-earned rest.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch