Machame Route

Day 1.

After breakfast, drive from your hotel in Arusha to the Machame Gate (approximately 45 minutes). Following an hour of registration and park fee payments, begin your climb along a clear trail through plantation and natural forest. Continue on a narrower path to Machame Camp (9,900 ft) for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2.

After breakfast, ascend through the forest and up a steep ridge, passing through heather and open moorlands, and crossing a large gorge to reach Shira Camp (12,600 ft). This day's hike takes about 5-6 hours. Enjoy dinner and overnight at Shira Camp.
Day 3.

After breakfast, depart Shira Camp for Barranco Camp. Pass close to the Lava Tower, with lunch en route, before arriving at Barranco Camp (12,850 ft) for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4.

After breakfast, leave Barranco Hut and head towards Karanga Camp. Along the way, pass the last water point at Karanga Valley. Overnight at Karanga Camp.
Day 5.

After breakfast, proceed from Karanga Hut to Barafu Hut (14,910 ft). At midnight, have a small snack and begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point (18,640 ft). After reaching the summit, descend back to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu Camp on the way.
Day 6.

Continue your descent to Mweka Camp (10,010 ft) for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7.

After breakfast, descend to the Mweka Gate where a vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in Arusha.

Arrival and departure transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport, or bus shuttle transfer from Nairobi-Arusha-Nairobi if flying to/from Nairobi.
2 nights accommodation at a mid-class hotel in Arusha (Bed & Breakfast) before and after the climb. Upgrades are available: $40 per person for the 2 nights at Outpost Lodge, or $50 per person for the 2 nights at Impala Hotel.
Accommodation in mountain huts or mountain tents with mattresses, using high-quality expedition tents from Eureka and The North Face.
All park fees, including mountain rescue fees, government taxes, and all applicable fees and taxes.
Services of a professional lead guide who is medically trained, certified, licensed, and English-speaking.
Services of English-speaking assistant guides, a skilled cook, and an adequate number of porters for your luggage, food, and water, along with a dining tent.
Transport from your hotel to the mountain and back to your hotel.
Use of radios/phones to enhance your safety.
Group size averaging 4-6 climbers, with a maximum of 12.
Discounts available for groups of 3 or more booking together.

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