7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via the Machame Route

Elevation: 1,640 meters (5,380 feet) to 2,835 meters (9,300 feet)
Distance: 11 km (7 miles)
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Description: Begin your trek at Machame Gate. After registration, hike through the lush rainforest, where you may see colobus monkeys and other wildlife. Arrive at Machame Camp in the late afternoon.

Activities : Adventure , Camping , Trekking , Hiking , Sightseeing

Elevation: 2,835 meters (9,300 feet) to 3,750 meters (12,300 feet)
Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Description: Leave the rainforest and continue up a steep ridge, entering the moorland zone. Enjoy views of the Shira Plateau and Kibo Peak. Reach Shira Camp by mid-afternoon.

Activities : Adventure , Camping , Trekking , Hiking

Elevation: 3,750 meters (12,300 feet) to 3,900 meters (12,800 feet)
Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Description: Ascend to Lava Tower at 4,640 meters (15,190 feet) for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp. The route offers scenic views and varied terrain.

Activities : Adventure , Camping , Trekking , Hiking

Elevation: 3,900 meters (12,800 feet) to 4,035 meters (13,250 feet)
Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Description: Tackle the Barranco Wall, a challenging but manageable rock scramble. Continue through the alpine desert to Karanga Camp, enjoying views of the Heim Glacier and the summit.

Activities : Adventure , Camping , Trekking , Hiking

Elevation: 4,035 meters (13,250 feet) to 4,640 meters (15,090 feet)
Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Description: Gradually ascend to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt. Rest and prepare for the final ascent, which begins at midnight.

Activities : Adventure , Camping , Trekking , Hiking

Elevation: 4,035 meters (13,250 feet) to 4,640 meters (15,090 feet)
Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Description: Gradually ascend to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt. Rest and prepare for the final ascent, which begins at midnight.

Activities : Adventure , Camping , Trekking , Hiking

Elevation: 4,640 meters (15,090 feet) to 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) to 3,080 meters (10,105 feet)
Distance: 17 km (11 miles)
Hiking Time: 11-14 hours
Habitat: Arctic to rainforest
Description: Begin the summit push at midnight, trekking through the Arctic zone to reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise. After celebrating your achievement, descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing to Mweka Camp.

Activities : Adventure , Camping , Hiking