8 Days Mt Kilimanjaro climb Machame Route

8 Days Mt Kilimanjaro climb Machame Route

• Scenic Machame Route – Trek through lush rainforests, alpine deserts, and glacier-covered peaks.

• Expert-Guided Trekking – Climb safely with experienced guides and porters.

• Acclimatization for Success – The 8-day itinerary improves acclimatization for a higher summit success rate.

• Spectacular Sunrise at Uhuru Peak – Reach Africa’s highest point (5,895m) and witness breathtaking views.

• Camping Under the Stars – Stay in scenic campsites along the route for an immersive wilderness experience.

• Unforgettable Adventure – Challenge yourself and create lifelong memories on this iconic climb.

Day 1: Nairobi – Arusha

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel and thereafter depart for Arusha via Namanga border town for immigration formalities. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at an Arusha hotel.

Day 2: Arusha – Machame

An early start for Kilimanjaro National Park. Once we reach the park gate we will proceed directly to Machame hut campsite in an average hiking time of 6 hours for meals and overnight in tents. The altitude here is 3,100m.

Day 3: Machame – Shira

After breakfast, hike to Shira hut. The trek takes 4 hours approximately via the rain forest past the valley and a steep rocky ridge ending westward at a river gorge. You will have a rest, dinner and overnight at Shira hut campsite, 3,658m above sea level.

Day 4: Shira – Barranco

From Shira, hike to Barranco hut, in an average hiking time of 6 hours. We by-pass the lava tower and past the second junction which brings us to the arrow glacier, altitude 4,876m. We descend to Barranco hut campsite for our third overnight on Kilimanjaro, 3,860 m above sea level.

Day 5: Barranco – Barafu

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue to the Karanga valley and the junction, which connects with the Mweka trail. We hike to Barafu hut where we set up camp. We will have walked for about 8 hours.
Dinner and overnight at the hut campsite, altitude 4,600m with the possibility of sighting both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.

Day 6: Barafu – Mweka via Stella Point and Uhuru Peak

We rise early and head for Stella Point altitude 5,745m on our way to the summit Uhuru Peak that is 5,896m above sea level. This part of the hike takes about 6 hours. From the summit we descend to the Mweka hut campsite, 3,100m above sea level. This part of the descent takes about 5 hours.
Dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Mweka – Arusha

After breakfast, we descend to the Mweka Park Gate in an average hiking time of 4 hours and then drive back to Arusha for overnight.

Day 8: Arusha – Nairobi

After breakfast, depart for Nairobi on the morning or afternoon shuttle arriving at 01.00 p.m or 06.30 p.m.

Includes

• Pick up from the airport upon arrival
• Transport with safari Vehicle with pop-up roof
• All park entrance fees
• Accommodation self-contained rooms based on Fullboard
• Full board, three meals per day while on safari
• Drop off to the airport on the last day
• Game drives
• Drinking water

Excludes

• International Flight
• Personal Insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• First Night Upon arrival