5- 8 DAY KILIMANJARO CLIMBING FROM MOSHI or KILIMANJARO AIRPORT

A scenic morning transfer leads to Machame Gate (1,800m), where formal registrations and team introductions take place. The climb begins through Kilimanjaro’s montane rainforest, alive with tropical flora, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and towering ancient trees dripping with moss.

The trail is steady but rewarding as you enter the upper forest zone and gradually approach the Machame ridge.

Distance: 11 km | Time: 5–7 hours
Elevation: 1,800m → 3,000m
Overnight: Machame Camp • Full Board
Experience: Immersive rainforest trek with rich ecological diversity.

The trail climbs sharply from the forest into the moorland zone, opening up awe-inspiring views of Kibo Peak and the vast Shira Plateau.
Walk past volcanic boulders and heather shrubs, gaining elevation gradually and enjoying fresh mountain air.

This day is crucial for conditioning your body for higher altitudes.

Distance: 5 km | Time: 4–6 hours
Elevation: 3,000m → 3,840m
Overnight: Shira Camp • Full Board
Experience: Expansive panoramas of Kilimanjaro’s western glaciers.

This is the Machame Route’s signature acclimatization stage.
Ascend steadily to the legendary Lava Tower (4,630m)—the highest point so far—before descending to Barranco Camp.

This “climb high, sleep low” technique dramatically boosts your body’s altitude adaptation and contributes to the high success rate of this route.

Distance: 10 km | Time: 6–8 hours
Elevation: 3,840m → 4,630m → 3,960m
Overnight: Barranco Camp • Full Board
Experience: Alpine desert landscapes and towering rock cathedrals.

today features the iconic Barranco Wall, a thrilling but non-technical rock scramble that rewards climbers with spectacular views over the Southern Icefields.

After conquering the wall, the trail weaves through ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp, an essential rest point for optimizing acclimatization.

Distance: 5 km | Time: 4–5 hours
Elevation: 3,960m → 4,035m
Overnight: Karanga Camp • Full Board
Experience: The most scenic and adventurous section of the Machame Route.

A short but steep ascent leads to Barafu Camp (4,673m), perched on a windswept ridge.
After an early hot dinner, your guides brief you for the summit push, reviewing safety, pacing, techniques, and night climbing protocols.

You retire early in preparation for the midnight ascent.

Distance: 4 km | Time: 3–4 hours
Elevation: 4,035m → 4,673m
Overnight: Barafu Camp • Early Rest
Experience: Final preparation stage for the summit.

Your summit attempt begins shortly after midnight.
Guided by the moonlight and your expert team, you climb steadily toward Stella Point (5,756m), reaching the rim of Kibo Crater at sunrise.

The final walk to Uhuru Peak is an emotional and triumphant moment—standing at the highest point in Africa, surrounded by ancient icefields and breathtaking horizons.

After celebrations and photos, descend to Barafu for brunch before continuing downward to Mweka Camp and exiting the park.

A private vehicle returns you to Moshi for hot showers and a well-earned certificate ceremony.

Total Time: 10–14 hours
Elevation: 4,673m → 5,895m → 3,100m
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Moshi hotel