7-DAY KILIMANJARO HIKING – MACHAME ROUTE

Day 0: Arrival in Arusha

• Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Summit Lodge, Arusha

• Pre-climb briefing and gear check with your mountain guide

• Overnight at Summit Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 1: Machame Gate (1,800m) – Machame Camp (3,000m)

• Drive to Machame Gate, register and start trekking

• Hike through lush rainforest

• Distance: 11 km | Time: 5–7 hrs

• Overnight at Machame Camp

Day 2: Machame Camp – Shira Camp (3,840m)

• Trek into the moorland zone with open views

• Distance: 5 km | Time: 4–6 hrs

• Overnight at Shira Camp

Day 3: Shira Camp – Lava Tower (4,630m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)

• Climb high to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp

• Distance: 10 km | Time: 6–8 hrs

• Overnight at Barranco Camp

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (4,050m)

• Climb the Barranco Wall, then enjoy a scenic hike to Karanga Camp

• Distance: 5 km | Time: 4–5 hrs

• Overnight at Karanga Camp

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,673m)

• Short hike to Barafu Base Camp for rest and summit prep

• Distance: 4 km | Time: 3–4 hrs

• Overnight at Barafu Camp

Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)

• Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa

• Descend back to Mweka Camp for overnight rest

• Distance: 17+ km | Time: 12–14 hrs

• Overnight at Mweka Camp

Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha

• Final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate

• Receive your climbing certificate

• Drive back to Arusha

• Optional overnight at Summit Lodge or drop-off at airport/hotel