6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame Route

Day to Day Itinerary

Arrival Day

Arrive  at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) greeted by a friendly Gypsy  Tours representative, transfer comfortably to your accommodation at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi (overnight stay with breakfast).

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp (5-6 hours, 5 km)

Meet your guide and support crew for a pre-trek briefing at the hotel.

Travel to Machame Gate, the park entrance, and begin your trek through a lush rainforest.

Machame Camp offers your first night at altitude. Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol/caffeine.

Acclimatization Tip: Consider using altitude medication to ease potential altitude sickness symptoms.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (4-5 hours, 5 km)

Ascend to Shira Camp, leaving the rainforest for breathtaking Shira Plateau views.

Enjoy lunch and rest at camp before an optional acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower (400m elevation gain).

Savor a hot dinner back at camp.

Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower (6-8 hours, 11 km)

Conquer the challenging yet rewarding rise-and-fall trek to Lava Tower.

Lunch atop Lava Tower provides valuable acclimatization (4,600 meters).

Descend to Barranco Camp, where you'll be greeted by the imposing Barranco Wall.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (4-5 hours, 5 km)

Embrace an early start to avoid crowds on the Barranco Wall.

The climb is manageable, taking about an hour, with stunning Kibo Peak views.

Enjoy lunch at Karanga Camp, followed by an acclimatization hike towards Barafu Camp.

Descend back to Karanga Camp for the night.

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Uhuru Peak & Descent to Millennium Camp (7-12 hours, 15 km)

Ascend to Barafu Camp, your summit night camp.

Embark on an acclimatization climb towards Kosovo Summit Camp (4,870 meters).

Begin your summit ascent at midnight, reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), Africa's highest point.

Descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Millennium Camp.

Important Note: Be extra cautious during the descent, where loose footing can lead to injuries.

Day 6: Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate and Departure (4-5 hours, 12 km)

Enjoy breakfast before your final descent to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters).

Celebrate your incredible journey with the entire climbing crew and receive summit certificates.

Relax and reflect on your adventure back at the Panama Garden Resort (overnight stay with lunch included).

Departure: Hotel checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out options are available (additional fees may apply).

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departing flight.

Additional Notes:

• Remember to bring appropriate gear for all weather conditions.
• Maintain a slow and steady pace throughout the climb to aid acclimatization.
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Be aware of the risks of altitude sickness and inform your guide if you experience any symptoms.

Cost Includes:

• 2 Night accommodation at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi, a day before trek and a day after trek
• Transportation to and from your selected route
• Quality, Waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tent
• Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
• Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides:
• All Tanzanian National Park Fees
• Government Climbing Taxes
• Climbing permits
• All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain
• Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries
• Fair and ethical treatment of Porters
• Enough porters to carry your luggage
• Safety Equipment
• Emergency Oxygen
• Pulse Ox meter
• Hot drinks at every meal
• Water provided on climb, mineral water for the first day and boiled water every day
• Emergency rescue fees
• Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your Guide

Cost Excludes:

• Personal items and toiletries
• Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain
• Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):      
  • Guides: $20/day/guide
  • Cook: $15/day
  • Porter: $10/day/porter
  • N/B: Our Guides, cooks and Porters are always satisfied with your thanks giving (tip) you have and not beyond your ability.
• International airfares and departure taxes
• All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc
• Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
• Laundry services
• Visa and International flight tickets fees.