Kilimanjaro via Machame: the essential route

After breakfast and a briefing, you'll depart for a 45-minute drive to the Machame Gate. Upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro National Park gate, you'll need to complete the permit formalities. You'll also receive your picnic lunch.

The trek begins with a trail through lush rainforest which can be muddy and slippery if it rains.

In the evening the porters will boil water for you to wash, while the cook prepares dinner.

After dinner, you will retire to your tent for a good rest. Be aware that the temperature can drop sharply, even to freezing.

After breakfast, the trail begins with a steep climb through a magnificent moorland landscape. As you approach Shira Camp, you'll walk along a ridge with breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. A hot lunch awaits, followed by a good rest to gently acclimatize to the altitude. A briefing and debriefing with the guide will then take place, outlining what the next day's activities will entail.

After breakfast, you set off on a more challenging trek through rocky and semi-desert terrain.

Lunch with panoramic views of Lava Tower, followed by an approximately 2-hour descent to Camp Barranco, also offering breathtaking views of the Western Breach. Dinner will be served in the evening, followed by a...

debriefing with your guide to inform you what awaits you the next day.

After an early breakfast, you begin the trek by tackling the Barranco wall.

A steep but rewarding climb offering incredible views. Once at the summit, you will descend into

Explore the lush Karanga Valley with lunch at the camp. After lunch, you'll set off on a hike.

Acclimatization period up to Barafu camp, then return to the starting point (200m ascent). Enjoy!

from your rest until dinner. The guide will give an update on the next day's trek.

An early wake-up call and a hearty breakfast to get the trek to Barafu camp off to a good start. The trail

is varied with rocky sections and gradual slopes, always with a view of the landscapes

altitude. As you ascend, pay attention to your body and any potential

altitude-related difficulties that could arise.

Upon arrival at camp, lunch followed by rest until dinner. After dinner, final preparations with the

Guide before the final ascent, which will take place late at night. Try to get a good rest.

Around 11:30 PM, after tea and biscuits, you set off for Stella Point at 5685 m on the crater rim. It is

The most mentally and physically challenging part of the trek. After a short break at Stella Point, weather permitting, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent sunrise. From there, it's a 2-hour snowy climb to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The time spent at the summit will depend on the weather, the cold, and your level of fatigue.

After celebrating your incredible achievement, a descent to Camp Barafu, which lasts approximately 3 hours,

for a short rest before continuing to the Mweka camp for dinner and the night.

After breakfast, you will continue your descent through the moorland, the lush tropical forest

to reach the Mweka gate. Take the opportunity to admire the final views and to reflect on

Your achievement will be documented with a certificate. From the gate, you will be taken back to Moshi.

then dropped off at the Salinero hotel for a hot lunch, a shower and a restful night.

Meals not included

Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for the return flight.