Overview
Seven days on the Machame Route — the best acclimatisation profile and the most beautiful scenery on the mountain. Certified guides, oximeter checks twice daily, quality tents and a full support crew.
Highlights
- Summit Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m
- Machame rainforest and Shira Plateau
- Barranco Wall climb
- Daily health monitoring
- Full camp crew and hot meals
Itinerary
Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp.
Day 2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp.
Day 3
Shira to Lava Tower and down to Barranco.
Day 4
Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp.
Day 5
Karanga to Barafu base camp.
Day 6
Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka.
Day 7
Mweka Gate, certificate and hotel transfer.
What's included
- Park fees and rescue fee
- Certified guides, cooks and porters
- Tents and camp equipment
- All meals on the mountain
- Airport transfers
What's excluded
- Sleeping bag hire
- Personal gear
- Tips for the crew
- Hotel nights before and after
Pick-up information
Pick-up from your Moshi or Arusha hotel on day one at 08:00.
What to bring
- · Layered hiking clothing
- · Broken-in boots
- · Headlamp
- · Water bladder
- · Personal medication
Frequently asked
What is the success rate?
Around 92% on the 7-day Machame profile. The extra acclimatisation day makes the difference.
Do I need experience?
No technical climbing is required, but you should train with long hill walks for at least two months.
