Climbing/Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro using the Machame Route - 8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Safari

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and of the largest extinct volcanoes. It can be climbed anytime except in April and may during the long rains. January to March and August to October are the best climbing seasons. We use the Marangu route which is the easiest and the most accessible. Kilimanjaro National Park covers an area of 1,864sq km (720sq miles) of Africa’s highest mountain, extending from m1,824m (6,000ft) to the summit at 5,894m (19,340ft). Animals that can be seen here in the mountain forest include Abbot’s Duiker, an extremely local and uncommon antelope restricted to a few mountain forests in northern Tanzania, Elephant, Buffalo, Black Rhinoceros, Eland, Leopard, Black and White Colobus and Blue Monkey and a number of birds ... more info about The Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

Day 1: Arrive Moshi

Upon arrival at the Taveta boarder, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet you climbing guide for briefing and final gear check. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Moshi – Machame hut (9,840ft/3000m)

Drive to the Kilimajaro National Park gate at Marangu for entry registration. Start the trek to Machame hut through thick rain forest. Have packed lunch on the way. Dinner and retire for the day.

Machame – Shira hut (12,470ft/3800m)

DAY3: Ascend to Shira Hut past the Shira plateau and through ridges and valleys. Stay here overnight.

Day 4: Shira hut – Barranco campsite (12,960ft/3950m)

Head eastward to junction where we continue to Lava tower Campsite (4510m),Located among glacier streams. Descend to Barranco camp thus allowing your body to adjust to altitude change. Take the day’s rest here.

Day 5: Barranco camp-Barafu camp (15,090ft/4600m)

Across the karanga Valley and ascend to Barafu campsite. Have dinner and take the day’s rest ready for the hike to the summit. Note: An extra day for acclimatization can be added by staying overnight at karanga camp then proceed to Barafu camp the next day.

Day 6: Barafu camp – Summit (19,340ft/5895m)

Start at mid-night for the Summit (Uhuru peak) arriving at sunrise. Descend back to barafu for breakfast then further down to Mweka Hut. Have lunch and spend the rest of the day relaxing.

Day 7: Mweka hut –Moshi

After Breakfast, descend to the gate where a vehicle awaits to transfer you to the hotel in town.

Day 8: Depart Moshi

Depart Moshi for the Taveta border and travel to Mombasa.