Overview
Route and travel style
Machame is a strong choice for travelers who want a beautiful route and a steady acclimatization profile. The schedule includes daily health checks, professional mountain crew support and careful pacing.
Day by day
Full itinerary
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Register at the gate and hike through dense forest to the first camp, moving slowly to begin acclimatization.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerMachame Camp to Shira Camp
Leave the forest for heath and moorland, reaching Shira Plateau with wide views across the mountain.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerShira Camp to Barranco Camp
Climb high toward Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp, a key acclimatization day.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerBarranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Scramble carefully over Barranco Wall, then cross valleys and ridges to Karanga Camp.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerKaranga Camp to Barafu Camp
Shorter hiking day to base camp. Eat early, rest and prepare for the midnight summit push.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerSummit Day to Mweka Camp
Climb to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak before descending to Mweka Camp for a long but rewarding day.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerMweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Descend through forest, collect summit certificates and transfer back to Arusha or Moshi.
Breakfast, lunchIncluded
What's included
- Mountain crew
- Park and rescue fees
- Camping equipment
- All meals on the mountain
- Airport transfers
Excluded
What's not included
- Personal hiking gear
- Sleeping bag rental
- Crew tips
- Travel insurance
- International flights
