7-day Machame Kilimanjaro Hiking

• The adventure begins at Machame Gate, where trekkers register and meet their guides.

• The trail leads through a lush rainforest, rich in wildlife and towering trees.

• After approximately 5–7 hours of trekking, you reach Machame Camp, where you rest for the night.

• The landscape transitions from rainforest to moorland, with stunning views of Mount Meru.

• A steep climb leads to Shira Plateau, a high-altitude desert.

• The trek lasts about 4–6 hours before arriving at Shira Camp for the night.

• A challenging but crucial acclimatization day with a trek to Lava Tower.

• The trek descends to Barranco Camp, offering breathtaking views of the Great Barranco Wall.

• This "climb high, sleep low" approach helps improve altitude adaptation.

• The day starts with climbing the Barranco Wall, a thrilling but non-technical ascent.

• The trek continues through alpine terrain to Karanga Camp, a short but essential acclimatization stop.

• This is a relatively short day, preparing for the summit push ahead.

• The landscape becomes more barren as you approach Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt.

• Hikers rest early in preparation for the midnight summit ascent.

• The cold and high altitude make this a challenging but exciting day.

• The summit push starts around midnight, trekking in the dark with headlamps.

• After 6–8 hours, trekkers reach Stella Point (5,756m) and then Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa.

• The descent begins back to Mweka Camp, passing Barafu Camp for a well-earned rest.

• A final descent through the rainforest back to Mweka Gate.

• Trekkers receive their summit certificates before celebrating their achievement.

• Transfer back to the hotel for rest and recovery.