Machame Route 6nigths/5nigths climbing

The Serengeti Pride driver will pick you up from the airport to the Rau Rivers House in Moshi

- pickup by a Serengeti Pride driver at the Reception 09:00 AM
- A short drive brings us to the Machame trailhead (~5700’).
- After the climbers and crew have checked in with the park rangers, we will hike up to the Montane forest,
winding up the mossy jungle, making our way to Machame hut camp.
- Here you will get your first view of the peak.
Hiking: 6-8 hours
Altitude: ~ 9900

- After breakfast, our hike continues through the forest.
- We will take our time soaking in the scenery as we make our way through the moorlands.
- We will be treated to spectacular views of Kibo Peak.
Hiking: 6-7 hours
Altitude: ~ 12,500’

- Today is a long day, but lots of acclimatisation as you climb high, sleep low..
- We will take an acclimatisation hike to Lava Tower (~15000’) for lunch, before descending to the Baranco Valley.
- For those descending who have energy, and if time and weather permit, there is the possibility to scramble up the Lava tower itself.
- The scenery is amazing today, passing through different ecological zones of the mountain.
Hiking: 6-8 hours
Altitude: ~ 13,500’

- Today is another long day of hiking as you continue your southern circuit traverse
- You will hike up and down several valleys as you go from Baranco camp to Barafu camp.
- Start-up great Baranco wall (which is achievable for everyone, but can be intimidating with its cliffs)
- Hike past Karanga camp and eventually to Barafu camp.
- Here you will rest for a few hours before arising about 11:00 PM to start tomorrow’s summit
Hiking: 7-9 hours
Altitude: ~15,100

- Start hiking at around midnight, using your headlamps to lead the way slowly up to Stella Point and then the summit.
- Due to the altitude, you will hike slowly and will need to dress warmly for the cold.
- After celebrating with photos at the summit, descend to Mweka camp.Hiking: 6-7 hours
Descent 6-9 hour
Altitude: ~10,500’
Summit: ~19,341

- We make the final descent through the rain forest to Mweka gate.
- Here we will have lunch and say goodbye to our mountain crew before leaving Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
- Drive back to Arusha for a hot shower and a celebratory dinner at your hotel.
Hiking: 3-5 hours