Arusha to Machame Gate (1790m) then to Machame Camp (3010m)

Kilimanjaro National Park - The drive from Arusha to the Machame Gate takes approximately 4 hours. The journey passes through the village of Machame, situated on the lower slopes of the mountain. Upon leaving the park gate, the trail winds through dense rain forest up a ridge until reaching Machame Camp.

Machame Camp (3010m) To Shira Camp (3845M)

Kilimanjaro National Park - The path ascends from the rain forest glades to a steep, rocky ridge. On the Shira Plateau, the trail passes through heather and open moorlands, crossing a large river gorge to Shira Camp.

● Machame Camp to Shira Camp
● Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft
● Distance: 5 km/3 miles
● Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
● Habitat: Heath

Shira Cave (3845m) TO Barranco Camp (3960m)

Kilimanjaro National Park - The trail continues east up a ridge, then southeast towards the Lava Tower, a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. The descent to Barranco Camp goes through the unique and beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although the day starts and ends at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude aids acclimatization.

● Machame Camp to Shira Camp
● Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
● Distance: 7 km/4 miles
● Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
● Habitat: Alpine Desert

● Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
● Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft
● Distance: 3 km/2 miles
● Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
● Habitat: Alpine Desert

Barranco Camp (3960m) To Barafu Camp (4640m)

Kilimanjaro National Park - The day begins with a descent into the Great Barranco, a vast ravine. The trail then ascends steeply up the Great Barranco Wall, leading to the southeastern slopes of Kibo. This climb over rock is not technical but is long and tiring. Passing beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, the trail heads towards the Karanga valley, the last stop for fresh water before the summit. The terrain becomes scree as the trail continues through arid and desolate land towards Barafu Camp.

● Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
● Distance: 8 km/5.3 miles
● Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
● Habitat: Arctic

Barafu Camp (4640m) To Uhuru Peak (5895m) & Down To Millennium Camp (3790m)

Kilimanjaro National Park - The summit push begins very early in the morning (around midnight). This is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time can be extreme. The ascent is done in darkness for several hours with frequent, short breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), trekkers are rewarded with a magnificent sunrise over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, the trail reaches Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the African continent.

The descent from the summit continues straight down to the Mweka Hut campsite, with a stop at Barafu for lunch. The trail is rocky and can be hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is located in the upper forest, where mist or rain is common in the late afternoon. In the evening, trekkers enjoy their last dinner on the mountain and a well-deserved sleep.

Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) To Mweka Gate (1630m)

Kilimanjaro National Park - On the final day, the descent continues to Mweka Gate to collect summit certificates. At lower elevations, the trail can be wet and muddy. From the gate, the journey continues for another hour to Mweka Village, where a vehicle will meet trekkers to drive them back to Moshi Town.

● Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
● Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
● Distance: 10 km/6 miles
● Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
● Habitat: Rain Forest

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
• Emergency first-aid kit
• Tea and coffee
• 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
• Mountain tents
• Fair wages for the mountain crew
• Hot water for washing
• Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
• All fees and/or taxes
• Sleeping Mats
• Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate

• Sleeping bag
• Personal items and toiletries
• Laundry (Available at hotel)
• Flights
• Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 80 for the entire trek.
• Travel insurance
• Accommodations before and after climb

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