Machame Route Climbing
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Style
Mountain Trekking
Destination
Machame Gate,Machame Camp.Shira 2 Camp, Lava Tower, Barranco Camp,Karanga Camp,Barafu Camp,Uhuru Peak, Mweka Camp and Mweka Gate
Adventure Gallery
Day to day activities of this Trekking Program
- Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Elevation: 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft | Hiking Time: 5-7 hours | Distance: 11 km | 7 miles | Habitat: Rain Fores
After a 50-minute drive from Moshi to Machame Gate, check in and begin your climb through lush rainforests. The winding trail leads to Machame Camp, offering views of vibrant flora and fauna, including ancient trees and potential wildlife sightings.
- Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft | Hiking Time: 4-6 hours | Distance: 5 km | 3 miles | Habitat: Heath
Leaving the rainforest, ascend through moorland on a rocky ridge. Cross the scenic Shira Plateau with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s peaks. The day ends at Shira 2 Camp, where you can enjoy the vast landscapes.
- Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower
Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft | Hiking Time: 4-5 hours | Distance: 7 km | 4 miles | Habitat: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft | Hiking Time: 2-3 hours | Distance: 3 km | 2 miles | Habitat: Alpine Desert
Begin the day ascending to the Lava Tower, a volcanic rock formation, to aid acclimatization. After lunch, descend to Barranco Camp, passing through the beautiful Senecio Forest. While challenging, this day is crucial for altitude adjustment.
- Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft | Hiking Time: 4-5 hours | Distance: 5 km | 3 miles | Habitat: Alpine Desert
Start with a climb up the Great Barranco Wall, a non-technical but steep ascent of nearly 900 ft. Traverse rolling terrain of hills and valleys before descending into Karanga Valley. A final ascent leads to Karanga Camp, where you rest and acclimatize further.
- Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft | Hiking Time: 4-5 hours | Distance: 4 km | 2 miles | Habitat: Alpine Desert
Continue along the Southern Circuit, gaining elevation steadily as you approach Barafu Camp. With panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi, this camp prepares you for the summit push. After an early dinner, rest for the midnight ascent.
- Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft | Hiking Time: 6-8 hours | Distance: 5 km | 3 miles | Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft | Hiking Time: 4-6 hours | Distance: 12 km | 7 miles | Habitat: Rain Forest
Begin the challenging midnight climb to the summit. Reach Stella Point at sunrise, and continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, descend to Barafu for lunch and continue to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.
- Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft | Hiking Time: 3-4 hours | Distance: 10 km | 6 miles | Habitat: Rain Forest
Complete your descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll collect your summit certificate. Transfer back to Moshi for a shower and celebratory meal.
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