Machame Route

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft Distance: 11 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Rain Forest Pick up from your Hotel in Arusha 1200Mt from sea level at 08:00am, drive  to the Machame Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. As we leave the park gate, we walk through the dense rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge until we reach the Machame Camp.

Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft Distance: 7 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Lava Tower to Barranco Camp Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft Distance: 3 km/2 miles Hiking Time: 2-3 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Continue to the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation, descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

Barranco Camp

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft Distance: 4 km/2 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail,continue up to the rocky section to Barafu camp. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers view of the summit from different angle. Camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft Distance: 10 km/6 miles Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Rain Forest On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to your Hotel in Arusha .