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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Volcanoes National Park
Tour Overview
Tour Highlights
What makes this trip special
Elevation Profile
How the altitude climbs, day by day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your trip, day by day
Day 1: Machame Gate – Machame Camp (1,800m – 3,000m)
The tour begins at Machame Gate, where you receive your permits and are greeted by the porters and guides. The climb leads through dense rainforest with moss-covered trees, streams and exotic birdlife. After about 5–6 hours you reach Machame Camp, where you recover from the first leg.
Day 2: Machame Camp – Shira Camp (3,000m – 3,840m)
After breakfast you hike through the moorland and heath zone to the Shira Plateau. The route takes 6–7 hours, climbing moderately and offering wide views across the highland. On arrival at Shira Camp, enjoy the sunset over the plateau and prepare for the next day.
Day 3: Shira Camp – Barranco Camp (3,840m – 3,950m)
Today you cross the Shira Plateau toward Barranco Camp. Along the way you pass lava fields, small river valleys, and the famous Barranco Wall — a steep but very manageable scramble with spectacular views. In the afternoon you reach Barranco Camp and rest for the demanding day ahead.
Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (3,950m – 4,600m)
The climb first leads to the Karanga Valley, then continues to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit climb. The hike takes 6–7 hours and is partly steep. At Barafu Camp you rest, refuel and prepare for the night summit tour.
Day 5: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp (4,600m – 5,895m – 3,100m)
The summit tour begins very early in the morning, usually around midnight. Armed with headlamps, you climb through rock and lava fields to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). The sunrise above the clouds is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After the summit you first descend to Barafu Camp and eat something. Then you continue the descent to Mweka Camp, through lush vegetation and mountain forest, where you spend the night.
Day 6: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha (3,100m – 1,800m)
On the last day you hike 3–4 hours back to Mweka Gate, where you receive your summit certificate. Afterwards, transfer to Arusha or your hotel, where your 6-day Machame Kilimanjaro tour ends – filled with unforgettable experiences, breathtaking views and the triumph of conquering Africa's highest mountain.
What's Included & Excluded
Know exactly what your package covers
Included
- Kilimanjaro National Park entry & camping/hut fees
- KPAP-certified mountain guides, cooks and porters
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, hot drinks)
- Mountain camping equipment or hut accommodation (route-dependent)
- Treated drinking water throughout the climb
- Government rescue fees
- Airport transfer on arrival/departure
- Pre-climb briefing and equipment check
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel & medical evacuation insurance
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Personal climbing gear (boots, jacket, sleeping bag)
- Alcoholic drinks and snacks
- Hotel accommodation before/after the climb (unless stated)
Best Time to Travel
The clearest, driest climbing conditions fall in two windows: late June through October, and January to mid-March. Kilimanjaro can be climbed year-round, but the short and long rains (November, and April-May) bring wetter trails and lower summit visibility.
Camping (mountain tents, full trekking crew)
Full board on the mountain, prepared by our mountain cooks
What to Pack
Suggested gear for this trip
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