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The same well-loved Machame route, with one extra night added at Karanga Camp purely for acclimatisation. It's the version we recommend by default: the additional day gives your body meaningfully more time to adjust before the summit push, without changing the scenery or character of the trek.
Five climate zones, camping throughout, and one of the more sociable routes on the mountain given how popular it is.
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.
The forest gives way to moorland as the trail climbs to Shira Camp (3,840m), with views back over Moshi and across to Mount Meru.
The trail climbs to Lava Tower (4,630m) for lunch before descending to Barranco Camp (3,900m) — a deliberate “climb high, sleep low” day for acclimatisation.
A shorter day that starts with the Barranco Wall — a steep, non-technical scramble — before a gentler walk to Karanga Camp (3,995m). This extra night, compared to the 6-day itinerary, is purely for acclimatisation.
A relatively short day up to Barafu Camp (4,673m), your base for the summit attempt, with the rest of the afternoon for rest and an early dinner before a midnight start.
A midnight departure and a slow, steady climb to Stella Point on the crater rim, then on to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for sunrise. The long descent continues to Mweka Camp (3,100m).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| $2,270 per person | $1,830 per person | $1,685 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
The same scenic five-zone route as the 6-day version, with an extra acclimatisation night built in.
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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