6-Day Summiting Kilimanjaro via Machame Route Trek

Following breakfast, proceed with a hike through the heath and moorland to Shira 2 camp (3850m), enjoying a picnic lunch along the route. The trek typically lasts 4-5 hours. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at the campsite, offering an opportunity to capture stunning photographs in this more expansive terrain. This segment covers a distance of 5.3km with an altitude gain of 850m. Main Destination:  Mount Kilimanjaro Accommodation: Budget camping meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, begin your early morning hike to Barranco Camp (3940m) via Lava Tower (4600m) to aid in acclimatization. The trek typically takes 6-7 hours and includes a picnic lunch along the way. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at Barranco Camp (3940m). The route covers 10.75km via Lava Tower, with an altitude gain of 750m; descending from Lava Tower to Barranco involves a decrease in altitude of 660m. Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Following breakfast, commence the ascent of the Barranco walls (4250m) towards Barafu Camp (4600m), enjoying a picnic lunch along the way. This leg of the journey typically lasts 6-8 hours, covering a distance of 8.5km with an altitude gain of 850m. Upon reaching the camp, take a rest before an early dinner and a few hours of sleep. Around 11:00pm, awaken to prepare essential items for the summit, enjoy hot drinks and snacks, then begin the ascent to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. This final push takes approximately 6-7 hours, covering 4.86km with an altitude gain of 1295m. Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The descent from the summit to Barafu camp takes approximately 3 hours. After breakfast and a brief rest, enjoy a hot lunch before continuing the descent through alpine desert, heath, and moorland to the edge of the rainforest at Mweka camp (3100m). The total distance covered from Uhuru Peak to Barafu camp and then to Mweka camp is 11.5km, with an altitude loss of 2795m. Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, hike through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (1800m) over a duration of 3-4 hours. The trek spans 9.1km, with an altitude descent of 1400m. Upon arrival, receive your summit certificate if you've reached the top, then transfer by vehicle to your Hotel near or in to Moshi town for a refreshing shower and lunch. Main Destination: Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)