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Nafika Tours

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a Nafika Tours representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi (2,953 ft / 900 m). Here, you’ll meet your trekking group, enjoy dinner, and have a full briefing about the adventure ahead. An equipment check will also be done to ensure you have everything needed for the climb.

Arrival in Moshi

Hiking Time: ~7 hours
Distance: 11 km
Habitat: Montane forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Your adventure begins! After breakfast, we drive to Machame Gate. On the way, enjoy views of coffee and banana farms cultivated by the Chagga people. Once at the gate, our guides will handle registration before we start trekking through the lush rainforest. Look out for blue monkeys swinging through the trees!

After a picnic lunch, continue the hike until we reach Machame Camp (9,301 ft / 2,835 m), where we’ll set up for the night.

Day 1: Machame Gate (5,905 ft / 1,800 m) to Machame Camp (9,301 ft / 2,835 m)

Hiking Time: ~3 hours
Distance: 5 km
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Wake up to your first clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro! After breakfast, we climb out of the rainforest and into the moorland zone. The trek continues to the Shira Plateau, offering stunning glacier views. Tonight, we camp at Shira Cave Camp (12,303 ft / 3,750 m), where the night sky is breathtaking!

Day 2: Machame Camp (9,301 ft / 2,835 m) to Shira Cave Camp (12,303 ft / 3,750 m)

Day 3: Shira Cave Camp (12,303 ft / 3,750 m) to Barranco Camp (12,795 ft / 3,900 m) via Lava Tower (15,091 ft / 4,600 m)
Hiking Time: ~6 hours
Distance: 10 km
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today is an important acclimatization day. We ascend to Lava Tower (15,091 ft / 4,600 m) before descending to Barranco Camp (12,795 ft / 3,900 m) for the night. This “climb high, sleep low” strategy helps your body adjust to the altitude. The Barranco Camp offers amazing sunset views of the Barranco Wall and Western Breach.

Day 3: Shira Cave Camp ( 3,750 m) to Barranco Camp ( 3,900 m) via Lava Tower

Hiking Time: ~8 hours
Distance: 8 km
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The day starts with a thrilling climb up the Barranco Wall – a non-technical but challenging section that rewards you with incredible views. After crossing the Karanga Valley, we reach Barafu Camp (15,223 ft / 4,640 m), our base camp before the final summit push. Get some rest because summit night begins at midnight!

Day 4: Barranco Camp (12,795 ft / 3,900 m) to Barafu Camp (15,223 ft / 4,640 m) via Karanga Camp

Day 5: Barafu Camp (15,331 ft / 4,673 m) to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft / 5,895 m) to Millennium Camp (12,959 ft / 3,950 m)
Hiking Time: ~12-15 hours
Distance: 15 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Summit day is here! We wake up at midnight and start our final push to Uhuru Peak. The climb is tough but incredibly rewarding. After reaching Stella Point (18,885 ft / 5,756 m) at sunrise, we continue to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft / 5,895 m) – the highest point in Africa!

Take photos, enjoy the breathtaking views, and celebrate your achievement before descending back to Millennium Camp (12,959 ft / 3,950 m) for a well-earned rest.

Day 5: Barafu Camp (15,331 ft / 4,673 m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) to Millennium Camp (3,950 m)

Hiking Time: ~5 hours
Distance: 14 km
Habitat: Moorland & Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, we descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (5,380 ft / 1,640 m). Here, you’ll receive your summit certificates and can enjoy a cold drink before heading back to Moshi. A hot shower and comfortable bed await you at the hotel – it’s time to celebrate your incredible achievement

Day 6: Millennium Camp (12,959 ft / 3,950 m) to Mweka Gate (5,380 ft / 1,640 m)

Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Machame Route

6 Days Kilimanjaro Machame route

Elevation: 900m (2,953 ft)

Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi

Meals: Dinner

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), a Nafika Tours representative will transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. Here, you’ll meet your expert mountain guide for a briefing, followed by a gear check. If you need any equipment, you can rent it in Moshi.

Enjoy your welcome dinner and rest before your adventure begins.

Arrival at Kiliamanjaro Airport / Moshi– Pre-Trek Briefing

Distance: 7 km / 4.3 miles

 Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp

After breakfast, you will drive 3-4 hours to Londorossi Gate for park registration. The trek starts in lush rainforest, where you may spot colobus monkeys and other wildlife.

The hike is short and gradual, helping your body adjust to the altitude.

You will pass through dense vegetation, feeling the cool, humid air of the rainforest.

By late afternoon, you will arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp (“Big Tree Camp”), where you will have dinner and rest.

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp Elevation: 2,100m → 2,820m (6,890 ft → 9,250 ft)

Distance: 8 km / 5 miles

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp

Leaving the rainforest, you enter the heather and moorland zones, where the landscape becomes more open.

The trail becomes steeper, and you’ll begin to feel the effects of altitude.

You’ll walk through giant heather and volcanic rock formations.

The first views of Kilimanjaro’s peaks appear, a breathtaking sight.

You will arrive at Shira 1 Camp, located on Shira Plateau, where you will rest for the night.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp, Elevation: 2,820m → 3,505m (9,250 ft → 11,500 ft)

Distance: 7 km / 4.3 miles

 Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

A relaxed trek across the Shira Plateau, offering panoramic views of Kilimanjaro’s peaks.

The terrain is mostly flat, making for an easy day of trekking.

You’ll see unique Senecio plants, which are only found at high altitudes in East Africa.

In the afternoon, you may take an optional short acclimatization hike.

At Shira 2 Camp, enjoy a gorgeous sunset over the mountain before dinner.

Day 3: Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp, Elevation: 3,505m → 3,850m (11,500 ft → 12,630 ft)

Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
This is an important acclimatization day.
You will ascend to Lava Tower (4,600m), where you’ll rest and have lunch.
The high altitude will challenge your breathing, but this helps your body adjust.
After Lava Tower, you descend to Barranco Camp, following the “climb high, sleep low” strategy.
The camp is set beneath the famous Barranco Wall, with spectacular glacier views.

Day 4: Shira 2 to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower, Elevation: 3,850m → 4,600m → 3,960m.

Distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Accommodation: Karanga Camp

The day begins with an exciting climb up the Barranco Wall.

Though steep, it is non-technical and requires only basic scrambling.

The trail then leads through alpine desert, with stunning views of glaciers.

A shorter trek today allows for extra rest and acclimatization.

At Karanga Camp, you’ll enjoy a warm meal and prepare for the final ascent.

Day 5: Barranco to Karanga Camp,Elevation: 3,960m → 4,035m (12,990 ft → 13,250 ft)

istance: 4 km / 2.5 miles

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

A gradual but challenging climb to Barafu Camp, the base camp for your summit attempt.

The landscape is barren, with strong winds and freezing temperatures.

Arrive early, eat a hot meal, and rest as much as possible.

Your guide will give a final briefing before the midnight ascent.

Sleep early—it’s a big night ahead!

Day 6: Karanga to Barafu Camp (Summit Base Camp), Elevation: 4,035m → 4,673m (13,250 ft → 15,330 ft)

Distance: 17 km / 10.6 miles

Hiking Time: 12-15 hours

Accommodation: Mweka Camp

At midnight, you begin the final push to the summit.

Trek in darkness, using headlamps and moving slowly.

After 5-6 hours, you reach Stella Point (5,756m)—the sunrise here is unforgettable.

A final 1-hour push takes you to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa!

After celebrating, you descend to Barafu Camp for a rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp.

Day 7: Summit Day – Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp, Elevation: 4,673m → 5,895m → 3,100m.

Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

A final descent through the rainforest brings you to Mweka Gate, where you receive your summit certificate.

After lunch with your team, return to Moshi for a hot shower and celebration dinner.

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Return to Moshi, Elevation: 3,100m → 1,640m (10,170 ft → 5,380 ft)

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

Kilimanjaro Climbing 8 Days Lemosho Route

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a Nafika Tours representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. You’ll meet your guide, enjoy a delicious dinner, and receive a detailed trek briefing with an equipment check.

Trekking time: 6-7 hours
Distance covered: 11 km
Habitat: Montane forest
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Your adventure begins! After breakfast, we drive to Machame Gate, where the trek officially starts. Walk through a tropical rainforest, spotting blue monkeys and enjoying the lush surroundings before reaching Machame Camp for an overnight stay.

Day 1: Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (2,835m)

Trekking time: 3-4 hours
Distance covered: 5 km
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Wake up to your first Kilimanjaro sunrise! The trek continues with a steep climb out of the forest into the moorland zone, offering the first clear views of Kibo Peak. You’ll trek over the Shira Plateau before arriving at Shira Cave Camp for the night.

Day 2: Machame Camp (2,835m) to Shira Cave Camp (3,750m)

Trekking time: 6-7 hours
Distance covered: 10 km
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Today, you’ll ascend to Lava Tower (4,600m) for high-altitude acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp. This trek follows the “climb high, sleep low” principle, helping your body adjust to the altitude. Enjoy stunning views of the Western Breach and Barranco Wall.

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp (3,850m) to Barranco Camp (3,900m) via Lava Tower (4,600m)

Trekking time: 4-5 hours
Distance covered: 6 km
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
The day starts with a thrilling climb up the famous Barranco Wall—an exciting scramble with rewarding views. The trek then continues to Karanga Camp, where you’ll rest before the final ascent to the summit.

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,900m) to Karanga Camp (3,995m)

Trekking time: 3-4 hours
Distance covered: 4 km
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Your almost there! A short but steep trek leads to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the final push to the summit. After an early dinner, get some rest summit night begins at midnight!

Day 5: Karanga Camp (3,995m) to Barafu Camp (4,673m)

Trekking time: 12-15 hours
Distance covered: 15 km
Habitat: Arctic & alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
The big moment has arrived! You’ll start your summit trek at midnight, climbing steep slopes toward Stella Point (5,756m). As the sun rises, you’ll make the final push to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) the highest point in Africa!

Congratulations, you made it! After taking in the breathtaking views, descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue down to Millennium Camp for the night.

Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,673m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), then down to Millennium Camp (3,950m)

Trekking time: 5-6 hours
Distance covered: 14 km
Habitat: Montane forest
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
The final descent leads through lush forests to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your well-earned summit certificate. Celebrate your success before heading back to Moshi for a hot shower, delicious meal, and well-deserved rest.

Day 7: Millennium Camp (3,950m) to Mweka Gate (1,640m)

7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing  Machame Route

Start your journey with a hearty breakfast before driving to Lemosho Gate. Once permits are sorted, the adventure begins! Hike through lush green rainforests, listening to the sounds of exotic birds and monkeys. After a 4-hour trek, you’ll reach Big Tree Camp, where you’ll enjoy a warm meal and sleep under the stars.

Distance: 7 km (4.3 mi)
Hiking Time: ~4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 1: Moshi – Lemosho Gate (7,742 ft / 2,360 m) – Big Tree Camp (9,186 ft / 2,800 m)

Today, you’ll trek across open moorlands with incredible views of Kilimanjaro’s peaks. As you gain altitude, the scenery changes from green forests to volcanic rock landscapes. By the time you reach Shira 2 Camp, you’ll witness your first glacier views!

Distance: 16.5 km (10.3 mi)
Hiking Time: 9–10 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Big Tree Camp – Shira 2 Camp (12,631 ft / 3,850 m)

Today is a mix of challenge and reward! Hike through a rocky landscape, reaching the Lava Tower, where you’ll stop for lunch. This is a great acclimatization point before descending to Barranco Camp. Nestled below the towering Barranco Wall, this camp offers unforgettable sunset views.

Distance: 10 km (6.2 mi)
Hiking Time: ~7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower (15,091 ft / 4,600 m) – Barranco Camp (12,795 ft / 3,900 m)

Start the day by conquering the famous Barranco Wall. While it looks intimidating, the climb is fun and rewarding! Hike under massive glaciers and through valleys before arriving at Karanga Camp, where you’ll relax and enjoy stunning views of Mawenzi Peak.

Distance: 5.5 km (3.4 mi)
Hiking Time: ~5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (13,106 ft / 3,995 m

As you ascend higher, the air gets thinner, but your excitement builds! Reach Barafu Camp, your final base before the summit push. Spend the afternoon resting, hydrating, and mentally preparing for the biggest challenge ahead. Go to bed early, as your summit attempt starts before midnight!

Distance: 4 km (2.5 mi)
Hiking Time: ~3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (15,331 ft / 4,673 m)

Summit Day! Wake up around midnight for the most challenging but rewarding part of your trek. Hike under a blanket of stars, reaching Stella Point (18,885 ft / 5,756 m) at sunrise. A final push takes you to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa! Congratulations, you made it!

After celebrating and taking photos, descend back to Barafu Camp for lunch and a rest, then continue down to Millennium Camp for a well-deserved sleep.

Distance: 15 km (9.3 mi)
Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Barafu Camp – UHURU PEAK (19,341 ft / 5,895 m) – Millennium Camp (12,959 ft / 3,950 m)

Enjoy your final breakfast on the mountain before descending through lush rainforests to Mweka Gate. Here, you’ll collect your summit certificates, take celebratory photos, and toast to your achievement! A private car will take you back to your hotel in Moshi, where a hot shower and a comfy bed await. You did it!

Distance: 14 km (8.7 mi)
Hiking Time: ~5 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7: Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate (5,380 ft / 1,640 m)

Arrival in Tanzania – Welcome to Your Kilimanjaro Adventure!
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our friendly Nafika Tours team will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner, meet your guides, and get a full briefing about your trek. We will also check your gear and assist with any last-minute rentals if needed.