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Kilimanjaro Trekking · Camping
Kilimanjaro via Machame Route
Seven days on Kilimanjaro's most scenic camping route, with time to acclimatise at Lava Tower and Barranco before the summit.
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Starts
- Moshi
- Ends
- Moshi
- Route
- Machame Gate · Shira · Barranco · Uhuru Peak
- Accommodation
- Camping
- From
- USD 2,050 pp
Highlights
- Climb high, sleep low at Lava Tower (4,630 m)
- Scramble up the Barranco Wall
- Sunrise at Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m
- Quality mountain tents, mess tent and private toilet tent
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Machame Gate (1,800 m) → Machame Camp (2,835 m)
Register at the gate and hike through lush rainforest to the first camp.
Stay: Machame CampMeals: Lunch, DinnerTransport: On footTravel: 5–6 h hiking
- 2
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Cave
Machame Camp → Shira Cave (3,750 m)
Leave the forest for moorland and climb onto the Shira Plateau with views of Kibo.
Stay: Shira Cave CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: On footTravel: 4–6 h hiking
- 3
Day 3: Shira to Lava Tower to Barranco
Shira Cave → Barranco Camp (3,960 m)
Climb to Lava Tower at 4,630 m for acclimatisation, then descend to Barranco Camp beneath the great wall.
Stay: Barranco CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: On footTravel: 6–7 h hiking
- 4
Day 4: Barranco Wall to Karanga
Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp (3,995 m)
Scramble up the Barranco Wall, then follow the southern circuit to Karanga Valley. A short day to help acclimatisation.
Stay: Karanga CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: On footTravel: 4–5 h hiking
- 5
Day 5: Karanga to Barafu high camp
Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp (4,673 m)
Climb into alpine desert to Barafu, eat early and rest before the summit attempt.
Stay: Barafu CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: On footTravel: 4–5 h hiking
- 6
Day 6: Summit night to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka
Barafu Camp → Mweka Camp (3,100 m)
Start around midnight. Reach Stella Point on the crater rim near dawn, then Uhuru Peak. Descend to Barafu for brunch and continue to Mweka Camp.
Stay: Mweka CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTransport: On footTravel: 12–15 h hiking
- 7
Day 7: Mweka Gate and back to Moshi
Mweka Camp → Moshi
Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, collect your summit certificate and transfer to Moshi.
Meals: BreakfastTransport: On foot, then vehicleTravel: 3–4 h hiking
Included
- All park, camping and rescue fees
- Guides, cook and porters with fair wages
- Mountain tents, sleeping mats, mess tent and toilet tent
- All meals and drinking water on the mountain
- Emergency oxygen and pulse oximeter
- Airport and gate transfers
- Summit certificate
Not included
- International flights and visa
- Travel insurance (must cover up to 6,000 m)
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Sleeping bag and gear hire
- Hotel nights in Moshi (can be added)
- Personal expenses
Price
USD 2,050 per person
Per person, 2 climbers, all park fees included
- 1 climber: USD 2,450 per person
- 2 climbers: USD 2,050 per person
- 3–6 climbers: USD 1,920 per person
Children: Minimum age for the summit is 10 years.
Prices shown are estimated starting prices and may vary depending on travel dates, availability, accommodation category, park fees, number of travellers and requested services. Final pricing will be confirmed by SASU Tours.
Requirements
- Good fitness: you should be able to hike 6–8 hours on consecutive days
- Travel insurance covering trekking to 6,000 m and helicopter evacuation
- Minimum age 10
- Medical check recommended
Cancellation
- 60 days or more before arrival: deposit refunded minus bank charges
- 59–30 days: 30% of the tour price
- 29–8 days: 50% of the tour price
- 7 days or less, or no-show: 100% of the tour price