9 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route

Machame Route (Overview)

A full 9-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Machame Route with proper acclimatization and high summit success rate. Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m).

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Transfer to Moshi (Hotel BB).

Day 2: Machame Gate (1490m) – Machame Camp (2980m)
Hiking: 7 hrs | Distance: 18km | Habitat: Rainforest.
Expect rain, mud, and wildlife like colobus monkeys.

Day 3: Machame Camp – Shira Camp (3840m)
Hiking: 6 hrs | Moorland terrain with scenic plateau views.

Day 4: Shira – Lava Tower (4630m) – Barranco Camp (3950m)
Acclimatization day. Expect altitude effects.

Day 5: Barranco – Karanga Camp
Climb Barranco Wall and traverse valleys.

Day 6: Karanga – Barafu Camp
Final base camp before summit.

Day 7: Summit Attempt – Uhuru Peak – Mweka
Midnight ascent. Reach summit and descend.

Day 8: Mweka Camp – Gate – Moshi
Receive certificates and return to hotel.

Day 9: Departure or Optional Safari.

Includes

Airport transfers, 2 nights hotel, guides, park fees, rescue fees, meals, tents, water.

Excludes

Visa, personal expenses, tips.