Overview
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Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the iconic Machame Route, famous for dramatic scenery and rewarding summit success profiles. This package is a private, fully supported mountain trek including professional guides, park fees logistics support team, safety monitoring, and all meals on the mountain. Pick-up is from Arusha on Day 1 morning and drop-off back to Arusha on Day 6 after the trek.
Important note: Hotel accommodation before and after the climb is not included in this package. Guests may stay at their preferred hotel in Arusha, or we can arrange accommodation on request as an optional add-on.
- You visit
- Arusha(Start) KilimanjaroArusha Arusha(End)
- Highlights
- Mountain climbing
- Vehicle used
Day 1: Arusha to Machame Gate (1,800 m) | Trek to Machame Camp (3,000 m)
Morning pick-up from Arusha and transfer to Machame Gate for registration. Begin trekking through lush rainforest, with a steady pace and regular breaks as your guide monitors acclimatization from the start. Arrive at Machame Camp in the afternoon, settle in, and enjoy a hot dinner prepared by the mountain team.
Lunch, Dinner
Machame Camp
Day 2: Machame Camp (3,000 m) to Shira Camp (3,840 m)
Leave the rainforest behind and climb into the moorland zone. The views open up as the route approaches the Shira Plateau, one of Kilimanjaro’s most scenic landscapes. Your guide maintains a calm "pole pole" pace to support acclimatization. Arrive at Shira Camp for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Shira Camp
Day 3: Shira Camp (3,840 m) to Barranco Camp (3,960 m) via Lava Tower (4,630 m)
A key acclimatization day. Trek upward to Lava Tower for a "climb high, sleep low” strategy, then descend into the beautiful Barranco Valley. This helps your body adjust to altitude and improves summit readiness. Arrive at Barranco Camp surrounded by dramatic cliffs and glaciers above.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Barranco Camp
Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) to Barafu Camp (4,673 m)
Start with the exciting Barranco Wall scramble, then continue across ridges and valleys toward Barafu Camp. The landscape becomes more alpine and rugged as you gain altitude. Arrive at Barafu, eat an early dinner, and rest for the midnight summit attempt.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Barafu Camp
Day 5: Summit Day | Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) + Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100 m)
Begin the summit push around midnight. With your guide"s support for pacing, breathing, and safety checks, climb to the crater rim and continue to Uhuru Peak, Africa"s highest point. After photos and celebration, descend carefully back down via Barafu to Mweka Camp for a well-earned rest.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mweka Camp
Day 6: Mweka Camp (3,100 m) to Mweka Gate (1,640 m) | Return to Arusha
Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate, complete park formalities, and receive your summit certificate. Meet your driver and transfer back to Arusha, marking the end of the trek service.
Breakfast, Lunch
No Accommodation
