9 Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb, Summit Uhuru Peak

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9 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The 9-Day Machame Route offers an exhilarating experience on Kilimanjaro, starting from the lush rainforest at Machame Gate and culminating at the iconic Uhuru Peak. This route, known for its stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems, includes acclimatization days to enhance your summit success. Trek through moorlands, rocky hills, and scenic valleys, enjoying panoramic views along the way. On this adventure, expert guides ensure a safe and responsible trekking experience while providing insights into the region’s rich biodiversity.

- Includes 7 days of trekking to reach Uhuru Peak, with ample acclimatization
- Expert guides and high-quality equipment focused on safety
- Starts and ends at Kilimanjaro Airport, with two nights hotel accommodation included
- Experience diverse landscapes from rainforest to alpine desert

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[7])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[6])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[8])
Breakfast
Tanzania National Park Entry Fees
National Park Campsite Fee
National Park Resque Fee

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our driver will be waiting for you just outside the arrivals terminal with a company sign board.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Welcome to Tanzania

    1 stop
  • 1
    Moshi

    We will gather in the afternoon for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Machame Gate to Machame Camp

    1 stop
  • 2

    After completing the necessary registration formalities at Machame National Park gate (5,400 ft), we begin to trek through a beautiful and lush forest. We have a picnic lunch en route. We camp at Machame Camp (9,800 ft).

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Machame Camp to Shira Hut

    1 stop
  • 3

    We soon leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily through rocky hills with wide views of the Shira Plateau (11,000 ft). From our camp near Shira Hut (12,600 ft), we take in the unforgettable views of Mt. Meru as she floats among the clouds.

    24 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Shira Hut to Barranco Camp

    1 stop
  • 4

    A morning of sustained ascent and panoramic views brings us to lunch near Lava Tower (15,150 ft). The trail then descends to the bottom of the Barranco Valley (12,800 ft), where we stay in the spectacular Barranco Camp sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

    1 stop
  • 5

    A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Icefields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga Camp (13,100 ft), the last water point on the approach to the summit.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

    1 stop
  • 6

    We follow an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gains altitude unrelentingly to reach Barafu Hut (14,800 ft) for lunch. There is a short acclimatization hike to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley (15,700 ft). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the early morning final ascent.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    The Sumit of Mount Kilimanjaro

    1 stop
  • 7

    We start our ascent by headlamp about 1 a.m. so that we can be up on the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (18,800 ft), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshments, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite, Millenium Camp (12,500 ft).

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Millenium Camp to Mweka Gate

    1 stop
  • 8

    A sustained descent on a well-constructed path takes us through a lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Mweka (5,400 ft); and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village, where we are transferred to our lodging in Moshi.

    14 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Departure

    1 stop
  • 9
    Moshi

    After breakfast, we can arrange for a private transfer or taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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