Kilimanjaro: 8-Day Machame Route Trek with Airport Transfers

Embark on an 8-day trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route. Enjoy the convenience of having your personal items carried by porters and the services of a cook.
Embark on an 8-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Hike through the Machame Route, the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro. Enjoy the services of porters and cooks, and take in the stunning views of the Shira Plateau and the Kibo volcano.

Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport - Moshi Town
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your driver-guide. Transfer to Moshi/Arusha town. Get a briefing from your guide and check your climbing equipment. Anything missing can be rented for you.

Day 2: Moshi - Machame Gate - Machame Camp
Meet your guide and mountain support crew at the hotel. Travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's entrance: Machame Gate. After acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, start trekking up to Machame Camp.

Day 3: Machame Camp - Shira Camp
Start trekking up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp. Emerge from the rainforest and see stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you.

Day 4: Shira Camp - Barranco Camp
Leave Shira Camp and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower. Spend at least 1–2 hours here to acclimate to the altitude. Then descend to Barranco Camp.

Day 5: Barranco Camp - Barafu Hut
Start summiting Barranco Wall. After the climb, rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp. After reaching the camp, enjoy a warm lunch.

Day 6: Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Millenium Camp
Depart from Barafu Camp at night and start summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak. Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude.

Day 7: Millenium Camp - Mweka Gate - Moshi
Wake up and feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate.

Day 8: Moshi - Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast at your hotel, have a short walk around Moshi town (optional). Then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport to connect with your flight.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.