8 DAY KILIMANJARO VIA MACHAME ROUTE

Day 1: Arrive in Arusha
On arrival in Kilimanjaro, you will be met and transferred to the Springlands Hotel for the night. In the evening, meet your guide to be briefed on your excursion.

here is also the opportunity to hire any equipment you may require on your hike. Relax and complete your final preparations before dinner (not included) at the hotel.

Day 2: Ascend to Machame Camp
You are transferred to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame (approx 2hr30min) for the 1st section of the climb.

Your hiking adventure begins with a path through the lush rainforest to Machame, about 3,000m above sea level, your first night's camp (6-7hr).

Day 3: Enjoy a Scenic Climb to Shira Camp
After breakfast a shorter day's walk starts with a steep climb up a ridge to reach a small semi-circular cliff known as Picnic Rock, with excellent views of Kibo's glaciated dome.

Enjoy the views and scenery whilst you hike to a large gorge, which you cross to reach Shira Camp, close to the Shira Caves, where you overnight. This walk takes about 4-6hr and takes you to a height of 3,800m.

Day 4: Cross a Valley to Barranco Camp
Heading eastwards towards Kibo, you cross a broad valley and continue climbing to a ridge crest. Enjoy the views, take a break, and then cross to scree slopes and a river valley before reaching Kilimanjaro Barranco Campsite.

It takes about 5-7hr to reach 3,900m, the height at which you will be sleeping tonight.

Day 5: Enjoy Views of the Ice Fields at Barafu
The path climbs steeply out of the Barranco Valley and crosses the Karanga River, which is the last water point on this route climbing Kilimanjaro. There is a steep climb over rocky slabs to Barafu Campsite, your overnight camping site, at a height of 4,600m.

The campsite has stunning views of the ice fields. Before falling asleep, take a moment to savour the fact that you are nearly there.

Day 6: Make it to the Snowy Summit
You start climbing at about 1am to reach the crater rim in time for sunrise. After taking in the amazing view you then walk to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa: 6-7hr and 5,896m.

From here you will descend via Barafu Campsite, through the forest, to Mweka Campsite, at the edge of the Mweka Forest, to stay overnight and relax after a long, but worthwhile climb: 5-7hr and 3,000m.

Day 7: Descend Through the Forest to Arusha
Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College, 4-6hr, were you will be met and transferred to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay at Springlands Hotel.

With a feeling of achievement, relax and unwind for the night.

Day 8: Spend Your Day at Leisure
You spend your day at leisure and enjoy a last lunch with your group before transferring to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight.