6-Day Machame Route

A scenic and challenging southern approach to Mount Kilimanjaro, with the summit push from Barafu and descent via Mweka.

Classic Machame

A shorter and more demanding version of the scenic southern approach. The route travels from Barranco through Karanga to Barafu in one long day.

Standard Machame

An additional overnight at Karanga breaks up the Barranco-to-Barafu section and provides a more comfortable acclimatisation schedule.

Machame via Kosovo Camp

An extended Machame variation featuring a high-altitude overnight at Kosovo Camp before the summit push. This option provides additional time on the mountain and a premium high-camp experience.

Machame via Crater Camp

An extended high-altitude variation that includes an overnight at Crater Camp at approximately 5,790 metres before continuing the summit experience.

Mountain days

Mountain nights

Changed overnight stops

Summit starting camp

Post-summit overnight

Rate

Duration

Route

Summit approach

Accommodation

Climate zones

Difficulty

Standard Machame 6 Days

Standard Machame 7 Days

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Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Drive to Machame Gate, complete registration and begin trekking through the rainforest to Machame Camp.

Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp

Continue through the forest and heath zone, crossing the Shira Plateau before reaching Shira Cave Camp.

Shira Cave Camp via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Ascend toward Lava Tower for acclimatisation, then descend into the Barranco Valley and spend the night at Barranco Camp.

Barranco Camp via Karanga to Barafu Camp

Climb the Barranco Wall, continue through Karanga, then complete the long ascent to Barafu Camp. Karanga is a daytime stop and not an overnight stay on the 6-day itinerary.

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp

Begin the summit attempt around midnight. Climb via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak, then descend through Barafu to Mweka Camp for the night.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Descend through the montane forest to Mweka Gate, complete the park formalities and transfer back to Moshi.

Northern Circuit

Moderate

Exceptional

Very Low

Very High

Lemosho

Medium

High

Rongai

Very Good

Low

Good

Machame

Moderate–Challenging

Excellent

Shira

Challenging

Marangu

Umbwe

Very Challenging

Dramatic

Lower on short itineraries