Kilimanjaro Machame Trek

After a quick briefing we travel to Kilimanjaro National Park's entrance, the Machame Gate. 

We gather our permits and register with search and rescue, we begin our trek to Machame Camp.

This first stage includes passing through a tropical rainforest. As we climb to a higher altitude, keep in check with your guide if you feel any symptoms of altitude sickness.

After our breakfast we start trekking to the second high-altitude camp. Today we emerge from the rainforest and experience stunning views of the Shira Plateau.

When we reach camp, we'll have lunch, rest up and go on an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp. There's a 300m gain in altitude. This hike is designed to help with acclimatization for the trek going forward. 

When we get back down to Shira Camp a hotmeal for dinner will be served.

We leave Shira Camp after breakfast and make our way to Lava Tower where we stop for lunch.

Stopping for lunch at Lava Tower, sitting at 4,600m, is crucial for proper acclimatization.

Following lunch we descend to Barranco Camp where we spend the night. From here you can see the famous Barranco Wall that you will be hiking tomorrow.

We have an early start today so we can avoid the crowds up Barranco Wall. The steep wall may seem daunting but the trail is merciful. The photo opportunities from the top are unforgettable with Kibo Peak in the background!

Your guides will choose the best climbing spots and the rest of the route is full of ups and downs. 

We have lunch at Karanga Camp, where we will be staying overnight, and we go for an acclimatization climb towards Barafu during the day. 

Today we head to Barafu Summit Camp where our tents will be set up ahead of time!

After a rest we complete an acclimatization climb towards Kosovo Summit Camp, it's highest point being 4,800m. 

We then head back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. Spend this time resting before your trek to the summit which begins at midnight.

Our summit hike to Uhuru Peak starts at midnight. The mountain air can pose a challenge to some, therefore a guide will monitor your condition the whole way. 

When we reach the summit you have the opportunity to see a glacier nearby before we head back to Barafu Camp and then begin our descent to Millennium Camp. The trail here is deceptively slippery, watch your footing!

You should wake today feeling much better. Sleeping below the forest line and having conquered the summit will provide much respite. 

We have breakfast upon arrival at Mweka Gate, have a short celebration with your entire climbing crew and receive your climb certificates. 

Congratulations! After this, we will take you to your hotel for the night.

Today we transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport and say farewell. Until we meet again!