Machame route

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet Twins representative, and transfer to Lodge /Hotel. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb. Karibu Tanzania!

You will be picked up by your guide and support crew at the Hotel. The drive will take 3hrs to entrance gate and when you arrive at the gate there will be some clearence to be taken before you start trekking. Hiking: 5-7 hours Overnight Altitude: ~9,350′

Today’s early start is not due to a long stretch, but rather to allow you to reach Shira Camp at around mid-afternoon. As you walk you will notice the dramatic change in the landscape – from lush and green rainforest to dry moor and heath land. Arriving at your campsite a beautiful view of the mountain range opens up before you. The glaciers of Kibo glistens in the golden hue of the setting sun as you enjoy another lovingly cooked meal before climbing into your tent.

Acclimatization is on today’s menu, where you will climb roughly 700 m, but sleep on a level not much higher than the previous night. Starting at Shira Plateau, you will make your way up to Lava Tower (4,640m), where you will rest a while, before continuing through the Barranco Valley to the beautiful Barranco Camp. The trek will take approximately 6 – 7 hours, but the various distractions of the alpine desert as well as the Barranco Valley with its small lobelia plants and giant senecios, will keep your mind off the stretch still ahead. A well-deserved dinner and overnight awaits you at Barranco Camp.

Climb the Great Barranco Wall and trek through the Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp. This 5km (3 miles) trek takes 4-5 hours. Overnight at Karanga Camp with all meals included.

Hike to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit. This 4km (2.5 miles) trek takes 4-5 hours through alpine desert conditions. Rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt. Overnight at Barafu Camp with all meals provided.

Start your summit attempt at midnight, reaching Stellar Point and continuing to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After reaching the summit, descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest and then continue to Mweka Camp. This trek covers 5km (3.1 miles) for the ascent and 12km (7.5 miles) for the descent, with a total trekking time of 6-8 hours ascent and 5-7 hours descent. Overnight at Mweka Camp with all meals included.

Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, covering 10km (6 miles) in 3-4 hours. Collect your summit certificates and transfer back to Moshi/Arusha . Enjoy a day room or a similar hotel to freshen up before you go for a safari or Deperture