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Machame is the most popular route up Kilimanjaro, and for good reason: varied scenery across five distinct climate zones, camping throughout, and a genuinely scenic approach through rainforest, moorland and alpine desert before the summit push.
This is the standard 6-day version. It's a well-tested itinerary, though the 7-day version with an extra night at Karanga gives your body more time to adjust and is worth considering if you'd rather not compress the acclimatisation.
Travel on your own schedule — dates, pace and accommodation level are yours to choose. Tell us your group size and preferred dates on the enquiry form below and we'll confirm exact pricing.
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After a night at Arusha Planet Lodge, you're collected early and driven to the gate. Registration at the gate (1,800m) is followed by a climb through lush rainforest to Machame Camp at 3,000m — a gentle introduction to the trek, usually taking 5–6 hours.
The forest gives way to moorland as the trail climbs to Shira Camp (3,840m), with your first proper views back over Moshi and, weather permitting, across to Mount Meru.
A day built for acclimatisation: the trail climbs to Lava Tower (4,630m) for lunch before descending to Barranco Camp (3,900m) — “climb high, sleep low,” one of the most effective ways to adjust to altitude.
The Barranco Wall is a steep but non-technical scramble first thing in the morning, followed by a descent and re-ascent to Karanga Camp, then on to Barafu Camp (4,673m) — your base for the summit push. This is the longest day on the 6-day itinerary.
An adventure that starts at midnight: a slow, steady climb through the dark to Stella Point on the crater rim, then on to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for sunrise. The descent continues all the way down to Mweka Camp (3,100m), making this by far the longest and hardest day of the trek.
A final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where your certificate is issued before the drive back to Arusha, where a room is waiting at Arusha Planet Lodge for a hot shower and a final night before your onward journey.
Per person, by group size — pick an accommodation level to compare
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| $1,970 per person | $1,580 per person | $1,455 per person |
Prices are a starting point — they move with season, exact dates and final group size. Tell us your details on the enquiry form below and we'll confirm the exact figure.
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What makes this experience exceptional
Five climate zones in one trek, and the most commonly climbed route on the mountain for good reason.
Your own guides, cook and porters, focused entirely on your group.
Every booking contributes toward the share of profit we commit to the community projects we run with ERIPOTO.
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