Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Start through dense rainforest with amazing flora and fauna. Set up camp at Machame Camp.

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Climb through the moorland zone with spectacular views. Enter the Shira Plateau.

Elevation (2,835m to 3,750m), Distance ( 5 km), Duration (4-6 hours)

Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco

Important acclimatization day. Climb high to Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco Valley.

Elevation (3,750m to 4,630m), Distance ( 10 km), Duration (6-8 hours)

Barranco to Karanga Camp

Climb the famous Barranco Wall and traverse to Karanga Camp. Short day for rest.

Elevation (3,960m to 4,035m), Distance ( 5 km), Duration (4-5 hours)

Karanga to Barafu to Summit to Mweka

Summit day! Early start to reach Uhuru Peak, then long descent to Mweka Camp.

Elevation (4,035m to 4,640m to 3,068m), Distance ( 17 km), Duration (12 – 16 hours)

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Final descent through rainforest. Receive certificates and transfer to hotel.

Elevation (3,068m to 1,640m), Distance ( 10 km), Duration (3-4 hours)