6 Days Trekking Machame Route

On the subsequent day, the journey traverses sparse trees and bushes, leading into expansive moorlands. Progress culminates at Shira Camp, nestled upon a petite plateau amidst the elevated moorlands, offering vistas of Kibo to the northeast and Mount Meru to the west. White-necked ravens grace the skies throughout the day, adding to the scenic spectacle. Additionally, a cluster of petite caves, dubbed the Shira Caves, lies a brief stroll away from the campsite.

Overnight: Shira Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Hiking across the high moorland alters the entire essence of our journey. We navigate the southwest flank of Kilimanjaro, passing beneath the Lava Tower and the concluding stretch of the Western Breach, before reaching our camp. Throughout the day, we've ascended to altitudes reaching 4600m, yet we adhere to the mountaineering principle of 'walk high, sleep low' to facilitate our bodies' adaptation to the altitude.

Overnight: Barranco Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Our day starts by descending into the entrance of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technically demanding but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten Glaciers, we head towards the Karanga Valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga Valley to our night’s camp at Karanga Camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong, we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.

Overnight: Barafu Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will climb the scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views of the jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to Uhuru Peak's summit (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.

Overnight: Millennium Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi | Arusha, where you can treat yourself to a welcome hot shower.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included