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Conquer Africa’s tallest mountain via the Machame Route, known for its stunning scenery, diverse landscapes, and excellent acclimatization profile. This 8-day trekking itinerary gives you a safer and more comfortable pace to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m), offering greater summit success. You’ll journey through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and glacier zones on your way to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro—truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Included and Excluded
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Moshi (before and after trek)
- Professional English-speaking guides, porters, and cooks
- All park fees, camping fees, and rescue fees
- Mountain camping gear (tents, tables, chairs)
- All meals during the climb (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Drinking water, tea, and coffee
- Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro gate
- Pulse oximeter and emergency oxygen
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Tips for guides, porters, and cook crew
- Personal hiking gear (can be rented)
- Extra snacks and alcoholic beverages
- Optional excursions after the climb
Highlights of the Tour
- Reach the Roof of Africa – Uhuru Peak at 5,895m
- Pass through 5 distinct ecological zones
- Excellent acclimatization with "climb high, sleep low" profile
- Breathtaking views from Shira Plateau and Barranco Wall
- Camp under the stars on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
Itinerary
Arrive in Moshi, meet your guide, and attend a pre-trek briefing. Check your gear, rest, and enjoy your first night at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Machame Gate (1,800m) for registration. Begin your trek through the dense rainforest for 5–7 hours to Machame Camp. Dinner and overnight in tents.
Hike through heather and moorland zones, with expansive views of Mount Meru in the distance. Trek for 4–6 hours to reach Shira Plateau and overnight at Shira Camp.
A challenging but essential acclimatization day. Ascend to Lava Tower (4,630m), then descend to Barranco Camp. The "climb high, sleep low" strategy helps your body adjust to the altitude
Climb the scenic and dramatic Barranco Wall, then trek along rolling ridges and valleys to reach Karanga Camp. A shorter hiking day to help with acclimatization.
After breakfast, continue to Barafu Camp, your base camp before the summit. Arrive early, rest, eat, and prepare for your midnight summit push.
Begin your summit attempt at midnight, reaching Stella Point by sunrise and pushing onward to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After photos and celebration, descend to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.
Finish your trek with a descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll collect your summit certificate. Transfer back to Moshi for a well-deserved shower, rest, and overnight stay or airport transfer.
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