After breakfast, (Kilimanjaro Trekking) we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. (Kilimanjaro Hiking) The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite. 

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. Kilimanjaro Machame Route

We now continue down to the Barranco Camp at an altitude of 13,000ft. 

Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight.

Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, (Kilimanjaro Trekking)

this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Ø Distance Covered: 10.8km.

Ø Time taken: 8 - 10 hrs.

Ø Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Ø Accommodation: Barranco Camp.

Ø Habitat: Semi Desert.

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, (Kilimanjaro Trekking) to the Karanga Valley campsite. 

Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. 

We continue up to the Barafu Hut. (Kilimanjaro Hiking)

At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. 

Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. 

The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position

Ø Distance Covered: 8.5 km.

Ø Time taken: 8 hrs.

Ø Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Ø Accommodation: Barafu Camp.

Ø Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Our guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. 

The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. (Kilimanjaro Trekking)

During the ascent, many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. (Kilimanjaro Hiking)

In about 6 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim. 

After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). 

Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours. 

At camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Mweka Hut (3100m). 

The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. (Kilimanjaro Hiking)

Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rain forest, (Kilimanjaro Trekking) so fog and rain should be expected. You will have a dinner, wash, and rest soundly at camp. 

Ø Distance Covered: 16.4km.

Ø Time to be used: 7-8 hours ascent - 4-6 hours descent.

Ø Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Ø Accommodation: Mweka Camp.

Ø Habitat: Arctic.

Following a well-deserved breakfast, (Kilimanjaro hiking tour companies) your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. 

It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. (Kilimanjaro Machame Route)

After celebrating, (Kilimanjaro Trekking) you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. 

The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. 

Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. Kilimanjaro machame Route

After receiving certificates, (Kilimanjaro Trekking)

hikers will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometers). (Kilimanjaro Hiking)

You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Moshi for long overdue showers and more celebrations. (6 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE – Kilimanjaro)