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Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 1; From Machame Gate to Machame Camp
• Machame Gate (1,500m/4,921ft) to Machame Camp (2,835m/9,301ft)
• Climbing distance: 11km
• Climbing time: 5-7hrs
• Natural surroundings: Montane Forest
Day 2: Machame Camp-Shira Cave
• Machame Camp (2,835m/9,301ft) to Shira Cave (3,750m/11,303ft)
• Climbing distance: 11km
• Climbing Time: 6-8hrs
• Environment: Moorland
Day 3: Shira Cave - Barranco Camp through Lava Tower
• Shira Cave (3,750m/12,795ft) to Barranco Camp (3,900m/12,795ft) by
means of Lava Tower (4,600m/15,091ft)
• Climbing Distance: 10km
• Climbing Time: 6-8hrs
• Natural surroundings: Moorland
Day 4: From Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
• Barranco Camp (3,900m/12,960ft) to Karanga Camp (3,995m/13,100ft)
• Climbing Distance: 5km
• Climbing Time: 4-5hrs
• Natural surroundings: Alpine Desert
Day 5: Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
• Karanga Camp (3,995m/13,100ft) to Barafu Camp (4,4667m/15,300ft)
• Climbing Distance: 5km
• Climbing Time: 4-5 hours
• Environment: Alpine Desert
• Height (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
• Climbing Distance: 15.5km
• Climbing Time: 8hrs up and 7-8hrs down
• Environment: Ice Cap
DAY 7: Mweka camp - Mweka Gate
• Climbing Time: 3hrs
- All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- All fees and taxes covered
- Local and International flights
- Tips for Guides
- Visa, Medical insurance
- Personal Needs
- Accommodation Cost
The Machame trail with multi-day schedule is highly recommended for this route. On this itinerary, the journey from Barranco to Barafu is split into two days, enabling a short day just before the summit attempt. This is crucial because summit day begins early, typically around midnight, meaning that climbers tackle the most challenging day on the mountain with little rest. A shorter day prior to this provides climbers with a chance to regenerate. The multi-day Machame route is endorsed and utilized by the majority of recognized Kilimanjaro operators.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
