6 Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route Trek: Uhuru Peak Group Climb
Duration
6 days
Max Group Size
7
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
hard
Operated In
Age Requirement
25 - 65 Ages
About this tour
Embark on a 6-day Mount Kilimanjaro trek via the Machame Route, one of Tanzania’s most popular and scenic climbing routes. This group trek takes you through Kilimanjaro’s diverse ecological zones, from lush rainforest and open moorland to alpine desert and the high-altitude summit zone.
Accompanied by an experienced English-speaking mountain guide and professional trekking crew, you will gradually ascend toward Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres, the highest point in Africa. Along the way, enjoy dramatic landscapes, panoramic mountain views, and the challenge of high-altitude trekking.
The route follows Machame Gate → Machame Camp → Shira Camp → Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate.
Accommodation is provided in shared mountain tents at designated campsites, with meals freshly prepared by the trekking cook throughout the journey. As a group Kilimanjaro climb, you will share the trekking experience and mountain logistics with fellow climbers.
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Route: Machame Route
Summit: Uhuru Peak – 5,895 m
Route
- 1MachameAfricaTanzaniaStart
- 2Shira PlateauAfricaTanzaniaKilimanjaro
- 3Barranco WallAfricaTanzania
- 4Karanga CampAfricaTanzania
- 5Mweka CampAfricaTanzania
- 6Uhuru PeakAfricaTanzaniaMount KilimanjaroEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Begin your Kilimanjaro adventure with a transfer to Machame Gate for registration and a trek through the lush rainforest. The trail gradually climbs through dense vegetation to Machame Camp, where you will enjoy dinner and overnight rest.
Continue through the moorland zone as the trail climbs toward the Shira Plateau. Enjoy changing landscapes and beautiful views of Mount Meru and the surrounding area before reaching Shira Camp for dinner and overnight.
Trek across the Shira Plateau toward Lava Tower before descending toward Barranco Camp. This gradual high-altitude ascent and descent provides valuable acclimatization while offering spectacular views of Kilimanjaro's volcanic landscape and Southern Icefields.
After breakfast, climb the famous Barranco Wall with assistance from your guide. Continue through valleys and alpine desert landscapes toward Karanga Camp. This shorter trekking day provides time to rest and prepare for the summit stages.
Begin the final ascent toward Barafu Camp before starting the summit attempt around midnight. Trek through the high-altitude zone toward Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres, the highest point in Africa. After reaching the summit, descend to Mweka Camp for overnight rest.
Descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you will complete the park exit procedures and receive your summit certificate if successful. Meet your vehicle and transfer back to Arusha or Moshi, marking the end of your Kilimanjaro trekking adventure.
Trip includes
Included
Accommodation is provided in shared mountain huts along the Marangu Route. The huts offer basic shared sleeping facilities with bunk beds and mattresses, providing shelter at each overnight stop. Trekkers share the huts and facilities with other climbers, creating an authentic group-joining mountain experience.
Overnight stays are at Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut, and Kibo Hut according to the itinerary. Shared toilet and washing facilities are available at the mountain stations.
The trek is fully guided by an experienced and professional English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guide. Your guide will accompany the group throughout the trek, providing route guidance, safety support, pacing assistance, and information about Kilimanjaro's environment, wildlife, and different vegetation zones.
The guide will monitor the group's progress and help ensure that trekkers follow appropriate pacing, hydration, and altitude-safety practices throughout the climb and summit attempt.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included throughout the trek. Meals are freshly prepared by the trekking cook and served at the mountain huts. The meals are designed to provide sufficient energy for the daily hiking and summit attempt.
Lunch may be served at the hut or provided as a packed meal depending on the day's itinerary. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
Transportation is included for transfers between Arusha or Moshi and Marangu Gate at the beginning and end of the trek. A comfortable private vehicle will be used for these transfers. Transport on the mountain itself is on foot, as the Marangu Route is a trekking itinerary.
Additional services include coordination of the trekking program, registration and arrangements at Marangu Gate, and support from the professional trekking crew throughout the climb. The trekking team will coordinate the daily schedule, meals, hut arrangements, and mountain logistics, while providing assistance during the ascent and summit attempt.
Kilimanjaro National Park entry and conservation fees
Mountain camping fees along the Machame Route
Professional English-speaking mountain guide
Trekking support crew and cook
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek
Drinking water during the trek
Camping tents and basic camping equipment
Group-joining trekking arrangement
Return transfers between Arusha/Moshi and Machame Gate
Government taxes and service charges
This is a challenging high-altitude mountain trek reaching Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres.
The 5-day itinerary does not include an additional acclimatization day, so good physical preparation is important.
The summit attempt normally begins around midnight from Kibo Hut and involves a long day of hiking at high altitude.
Summit success is not guaranteed and depends on weather, trail conditions, altitude response, and individual fitness.
Trekkers should have a good level of physical fitness and be prepared for long uphill and downhill hiking.
Accommodation is provided in shared mountain huts with bunk beds and mattresses.
Follow your mountain guide's instructions regarding pace, rest, hydration, and altitude safety.
Mountain weather can change quickly, so appropriate trekking clothing and personal equipment are essential.
A suitable sleeping bag is required unless specifically included in your booking.
Inform us in advance of any dietary requirements or special needs.
Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical treatment, emergency evacuation, trekking, and cancellation is strongly recommended.
A valid passport and Tanzania visa are required for eligible international travelers.
Excluded
International and domestic flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Accommodation before and after the trek
Personal trekking clothing and equipment
Sleeping bag
Personal drinks and beverages
Laundry and personal expenses
Tips and gratuities for the trekking crew
Porter services for additional or excess personal luggage, if required
Optional activities or services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
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