7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route Climb – Tanzania Hiking Adventure

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Relax and attend a pre-trek briefing by your mountain guide. Your gear will be checked and final preparations made for the climb.

After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate where registration and permits are handled. Begin your trek through lush montane forest with stunning views and rich biodiversity. Reach Machame Camp by evening.
🕒 Hiking: 5–6 hours

Today’s climb is steeper as you leave the forest and enter a moorland zone. Hike up to the Shira Plateau with panoramic views of the mountain and its surrounding valleys.
🕒 Hiking: 4–6 hours

Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp. This day is key for adjusting to the altitude and offers dramatic volcanic scenery.
🕒 Hiking: 6–7 hours

Challenge yourself with the climb up the famous Barranco Wall, then continue through beautiful alpine desert landscapes to Karanga Camp.
🕒 Hiking: 4–5 hours

This is your final base before the summit attempt. Hike to Barafu Camp, rest, eat an early dinner, and prepare for the midnight ascent to the top of Kilimanjaro.
🕒 Hiking: 3–4 hours

Start your climb around midnight, trekking through the dark with headlamps to Stella Point, then on to Uhuru Peak. Witness an epic sunrise at Africa’s highest point. After photos and celebration, descend to Barafu for a break, then continue to Mweka Camp.
🕒 Hiking: 12–15 hours

Complete the final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate where you’ll receive your summit certificate. Transfer to your hotel in Moshi to relax and celebrate your achievement.
🕒 Hiking: 3–4 hours