6 Days Group Luxury Kilimanjaro Climb via Machame Route from Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (2026 - 2027)

Moshi to Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Destination: Machame Camp

Elevation: 1,800 m to 3,000 m

Distance: 11 km

Time: 5-7 hours

Climatic Zone: Rainforest

Overnight: Machame Camp

A scenic drive from Moshi to Machame Gate marks the start of your adventure. After registration and a gourmet lunch, meet your expert team of guides, porters, and cooks. Trek 11 km through verdant rainforest, enchanted by vibrant birdsong and sightings of black-and-white Colobus monkeys. Towering trees shade the path, setting a serene tone. Arrive at Machame Camp for a sumptuous dinner and rest in premium tents, poised for the journey ahead.

Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp

Destination: Shira Cave Camp

Elevation: 3,000 m to 3,840 m

Distance: 5 km

Time: 4-6 hours

Climatic Zone: Heathland/Moorland

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight: Shira Cave Camp

Ascend from the rainforest into open moorland, covering 5 km in 4–6 hours. The trail offers breathtaking vistas of Kibo Peak and the expansive Shira Plateau. Unique flora, like giant groundsels, punctuate the landscape. The shorter trek aids acclimatization, with thinner air signaling altitude’s effects. Enjoy three gourmet meals and repose in well-appointed tents at Shira Cave Camp, surrounded by the plateau’s stark, ethereal beauty.

Shira Cave Camp to Barranco Camp

Destination: Barranco Camp

Elevation: 3,840 m to 3,950 m

Distance: 10 km

Time: 6-8 hours

Climatic Zone: Alpine Desert

Overnight: Barranco Camp

Trek 10 km through the Alpine Desert, ascending to the Lava Tower at 4,600 m for lunch, a striking volcanic formation. Mild altitude symptoms may emerge, but the gradual climb aids adjustment. Descend to Barranco Camp, nestled beneath the iconic Barranco Wall. Three nourishing meals fuel your journey, and comfortable tents provide rest amidst Kilimanjaro’s rugged grandeur, preparing you for the next challenge.

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Destination: Barafu Camp

Elevation: 3,950 m to 4,673 m

Distance: 9 km

Time: 7-9 hours

Climatic Zone: Alpine Desert

Overnight: Barafu Camp

After breakfast, scale the formidable Barranco Wall, a thrilling ascent, then trek through Karanga Valley for lunch and a brief acclimatization pause. Continue 9 km to Barafu Camp, completing the South Circuit with panoramic views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The alpine desert terrain tests endurance. Savor a hearty dinner and rest in premium tents, conserving energy under expert guidance for the imminent summit push.

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Summit and Descend to Mweka Camp

Destination: Mweka Camp

Elevation: 4,673 m to 5,895 m to 3,100 m

Distance: 5 km up / 12 km down

Time: 11-14 hours

Climatic Zone: Arctic Zone to Rainforest

Overnight: Mweka Camp

Awaken at 11:00 pm for tea and snacks, then embark on the midnight summit ascent. Navigate a steep 5 km rocky path to Stella Point (5,756 m) by dawn, joining other routes’ climbers. Proceed to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise vistas and photos. Descend to Barafu for brunch, then continue 12 km to Mweka Camp. The frigid, oxygen-scarce climb requires warm layers and a steady “pole pole” pace, guided by experts.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi

Destination: Moshi

Elevation: 3,100 m to 1,640 m

Distance: 10 km

Time: 3-4 hours

Climatic Zone: Rainforest

Descend 10 km through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, earning summit certificates. Muddy trails suggest gaiters and trekking poles; light attire suffices, but keep rain gear handy. A vehicle transfers you to your luxury hotel in Moshi for a hot shower and celebratory drink. Reflect on conquering Africa’s highest peak, surrounded by its diverse ecosystems, before preparing for departure.

Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

After breakfast in Moshi, arrange your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your journey to Dar es Salaam or beyond, with meals and accommodation as your responsibility. Reflect on traversing Kilimanjaro’s ecosystems, from rainforest to Arctic summit, carrying memories of Tanzania’s majestic beauty and your triumphant ascent.