6 Days Machame Route

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for briefing and gear check with your guide team.

After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate (1,800m) for registration. Begin trekking through lush rainforest, home to Colobus monkeys and exotic birds. The trail is well-maintained but can be muddy. Arrive at Machame Camp in the late afternoon.

Trek through the moorland zone with stunning views of Kibo Peak. The vegetation changes from forest to heather and giant groundsels. Arrive at Shira Plateau, an ancient volcanic caldera.

Ascend towards Lava Tower (4,600m) for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp. This 'climb high, sleep low' technique is crucial for preventing altitude sickness.

Climb the famous Barranco Wall, a challenging but rewarding scramble. Continue through Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp, your summit base. Rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.

Final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive summit certificates and transfer to your hotel in Arusha.