6-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route Trek
A classic 6-day ascent of Africa's highest peak via the scenic Machame Route, with certified guides, full camping support, and a sunrise summit at Uhuru Peak.
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Trek begins through lush rainforest, gaining altitude to the first camp at 3,000m.
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Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Trek out of the forest into moorland, with views of Kibo Peak, reaching Shira Camp at 3,840m.
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Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Acclimatization trek via the Lava Tower (4,630m) before descending to Barranco Camp for the night.
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Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Tackle the Barranco Wall, then cross the Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp.
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Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Short trek to Barafu Camp (4,673m), the final base before the summit push, with an early rest before the night climb.
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Day 6: Summit Uhuru Peak & Descent
Overnight ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for sunrise, then descend to Mweka Camp and onward to Mweka Gate.
Included in Tour Price
- Kilimanjaro National Park fees and conservation fees
- All camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, dining tent)
- Professional certified guides, cooks, and porters
- All meals during the trek
- Airport transfers in Moshi/Arusha
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (including evacuation cover)
- Tips for guides, cooks, and porters
- Personal climbing gear (sleeping bag, hiking boots, trekking poles)
