6-Days Machame Route

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) or Arusha Airport, a Banziadventure representative will warmly greet you. You will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel where you can relax and freshen up. In the evening, there will be a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Kilimanjaro hike. This session will cover details about the Machame route, usage of hiking gear, packing tips, and a checklist for first aid and medical kits.

After breakfast at your hotel, your guides will pick you up and drive to Machame Gate (1,800m a.s.l.). Here, after obtaining necessary permits, your trek officially begins. You will ascend through a stunning forest zone, encountering diverse flora and fauna along the way, until you reach Machame Camp (2,835m a.s.l.).

• Habitat: Forest zone
• Elevation: 2,835 meters a.s.l.
• Hiking Distance: 11 km
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours (polepole – slow hiking)
• Flora: Various lily flowers, African yellow wood
• Fauna: Blue or Sykes monkeys, Black and White Colobus monkeys, various bird species like Turaco
• Accommodation: Machame Camp with sleeping tents, comfortable mattresses, mess tents, chairs, tables, candle lights, and solar lights

You will wake up to a morning call with coffee or tea, followed by breakfast and preparations for the day’s hike. The trail ascends through the heather and moorland zone to Shira Cave (3,750m a.s.l.), where you will enjoy a hot lunch. Acclimatization walks will be conducted in the afternoon to nearby landmarks before dinner.

• Habitat: Heather and moorland zone
• Elevation: 3,750 meters a.s.l.
• Hiking Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours (polepole – slow hiking)
• Flora: Various lily flowers, Lobelia deckenii, small shrubs, Giant senecios
• Fauna: Various bird species like sunbirds, robin chats, white-necked ravens
• Accommodation: Shira Cave with sleeping tents, comfortable mattresses, mess tents, chairs, tables, candle lights, and solar lights

Today is dedicated to acclimatization. After breakfast, you will hike to Lava Tower (4,600m a.s.l.) and then descend to Barranco Camp (3,950m a.s.l.). This strategic ascent and descent aids in acclimatization.

• Elevation: 4,600 meters a.s.l. (Lava Tower), 3,950 meters a.s.l. (Barranco Camp)
• Habitat: Alpine desert zone (Shira Cave to Lava Tower), Heather and moorland zone (Barranco Camp)
• Hiking Distance: 10 km total
• Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
• Flora: Lobelia deckenii, Giant senecios
• Fauna: White-necked ravens, sunbirds, robin chats, four-striped mice
• Accommodation: Barranco Camp with sleeping tents, comfortable mattresses, mess tents, chairs, tables, candle lights, and solar lights

Early morning, wake-up call with tea or coffee, followed by breakfast. You’ll conquer the Barranco Wall and hike through the heather and moorland zone to Karanga Camp. After lunch and replenishing water supplies, continue to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt.

• Habitat: Heather and moorland zone (Barranco to Karanga Camp), Alpine desert zone (Karanga to Barafu Camp)
• Elevation: 3,995 meters a.s.l. (Karanga Camp), 4,673 meters a.s.l. (Barafu Camp)
• Hiking Distance: 10 km total
• Hiking Time: 8 hours
• Flora: Short grasses, shrubs
• Fauna: Various bird species like white-necked ravens
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp with sleeping tents, comfortable mattresses, mess tents, chairs, tables, candle lights, and solar lights

Today marks the summit day. Begin the ascent to Uhuru Peak around midnight, reaching the summit after 7-8 hours of challenging trekking. Celebrate briefly at the summit before descending to Mweka Camp (3,100m a.s.l.) for a well-deserved rest.

• Habitat: Arctic zone (Uhuru Peak), Heather and moorland zone (Mweka Camp)
• Elevation: 5,895 meters a.s.l. (Uhuru Peak), 3,100 meters a.s.l. (Mweka Camp)
• Hiking Distance: 5 km ascending, 12 km descending
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascending, 4-6 hours descending

After breakfast, descend to Mweka Gate where you will receive your well-earned Golden Certificate. Meet with your crew for a farewell ceremony, sharing experiences, and offering tips. Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a celebratory hot shower and refreshing drinks.

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport according to your flight schedule, marking the end of your Kilimanjaro adventure with Aloha Africa.

You will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport according to your flight schedule. Banziadventure ensures a timely and stress-free transfer, concluding your memorable adventure with the promise of returning as family.