The Machame is Kilimanjaro’s classic, varied trail—lush rainforest, moorland, and dramatic valleys—with a strong acclimatization profile. A key “walk high, sleep low” day via Lava Tower boosts summit success, and the scramble up the Barranco Wall is a scenic highlight. You’ll make a steady night ascent from Barafu to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), then descend via Mweka.
Camp → Lava Tower (acclimatization) → Barranco → Karanga → Barafu → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate
Trek Types: Private • Small-Group on request • Photographic
Starting Point/End: Moshi or Arusha (hotel pickup/drop-off)
Moshi/Arusha → Machame Gate → Machame Camp (Rainforest)
Registration at the southern gate, then a gentle, humid climb beneath tall trees to Machame Camp. Watch for colobus and blue monkeys.
Hike: ~5–7 hrs
Activities : Hiking
Machame Camp → Shira Camp (Moorland & Plateau Views)
Emerge from forest to heather and giant groundsels; traverse lava ridges with expanding views of Kibo and Shira Plateau. Camp at Shira.
Hike: ~4–6 hrs
Activities : Hiking
Shira → Lava Tower (4,630 m) → Barranco (3,960 m)
Steady climb to Lava Tower for an important acclimatization stop, then descend into the fertile Barranco Valley. Textbook walk high, sleep low day.
Hike: ~6–7 hrs
Activities : Hiking
Barranco Wall → Karanga Valley
Fun, non-technical scramble up the Barranco Wall, then rolling terrain to Karanga Camp. Afternoon rest, hydration, and optional short acclimatization walk.
Hike: ~4–5 hrs
Activities : Hiking
Karanga → Barafu (Summit Camp)
Short but steady push to Barafu on alpine gravel. Early dinner, gear check, and rest before the night summit.
Hike: ~3–4 hrs
Activities : Hiking
Summit Day – Barafu → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
Midnight start via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise and photos. Descend to Barafu for a hot drink, then continue down to Mweka Camp for recovery.
Hike: 12–15 hrs total (ascent + descent)
Activities : Hiking
Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Moshi/Arusha
Final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate for summit certificates. Private transfer to your hotel for a well-earned shower and celebration.
Hike: ~3–4 hrs
Activities : Hiking
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* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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