8 Day Mount Kilimanjaro Hike via Machame Route
Highlights
Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame
Locations Covered
Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame
mountaineering, nature, trekking
Group Tour
8 Days
Challenging
English, French, Swahili
Description
Explore the most scenic route to Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route. The dense forests lead through Camp Shira, Mweka Point, Barranco and Barafu camps, before reaching the Uhuru Peak. Hike from Horombo hut to Mandara hut, and halt at Moshi before finally heading back to Nairobi in this exhilarating 8-day hiking trip through Africa's tallest mountain range.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Nairobi-Moshi
Leave Nairobi in the morning and drive to Namanga border town.
Have lunch in Arusha and continue to Moshi for dinner and overnight.
Those arriving by air at Kilimanjaro Airport will be transferred to the hotel in Moshi.
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Day 2- Moshi-Machame Gate (1490m) - Machame Camp (2980m)
In the morning, drive to Kilimanjaro Park at Machame.
Hike after the check-in at the gate through the forest to Machame hut (2980m).
Time: 7 hours
Distance: 18 km
Habitat: Montane forest
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Day 3- Machame Camp (2980m) – Shira Camp (3840m)
Leave the forest. The path follows a steep ridge passing through open moorlands crossing a large gorge to reach Shira Hut.
Overnight stay at the camp.
Time: 6 hours
Distance: 9 km
Habitat: Moorland
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Day 4- Shira Camp-Lava Tower-Barranco Camp (3950m)
The directions turn eastwards hiking up the dry landscape and then go down the valley to arrive at the Barranco Hut for dinner and overnight.
En-route, eat lunch.
Trekk Time: 7 hours
Distance: 15 km
Habitat: Semi-Desert
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Day 5- Barranco Camp (3950m) – Barafu Camp (4550m)
Follow the path to get out of the Barranco valley and cross the Karanga Valley.
After a few distances, turn North to Barafu Hut.
Dinner and overnight at the Barafu Hut.
Trekk time: 7 hours
Distance: 13 km
Habitat: Alpine desert
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Day 6- Get Summit: Barafu Camp (4550m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Mweka (3100m)
Start early to the crater and reach Point Stella in time for sunrise.
After photos, proceed to Uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa.
Later proceed down to Gilman’s point and to Horombo Hut with the Kilimanjaro trekking guide.
Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.
Trekk time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak.
7/8 hours to descend to Mweka.
Distance: 7 km ascent - 23 km descent.
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit.
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Day 7- Horombo Hut – Mandara Hut- Moshi
Pass by the Mandara Hut while descending to the gate.
Transfer to Moshi for overnight stay.
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Day 8- Departure
In the morning, prepare to proceed to the next destination.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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