Tour overview
Day-by-day itinerary
Machame Gate to first camp
Register at Machame Gate and trek through montane forest to Machame Camp, the first night's camp on the Machame route.
Trek to Shira Camp
A trekking day gaining altitude toward Shira Camp, with the guide setting a deliberately slow pace to aid acclimatization.
Trek to Barranco Camp
A trekking day gaining altitude toward Barranco Camp, with the guide setting a deliberately slow pace to aid acclimatization.
Trek to Karanga Camp
A trekking day gaining altitude toward Karanga Camp, with the guide setting a deliberately slow pace to aid acclimatization.
Trek to Barafu Camp
A trekking day gaining altitude toward Barafu Camp, with the guide setting a deliberately slow pace to aid acclimatization.
Summit night & descent to lower camp
Depart around midnight for the summit, reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m) around sunrise, then descending to a lower camp the same day to sleep.
Descent to Machame Gate gate
A final descent through changing vegetation zones back to the park gate, followed by a transfer to Arusha or Moshi for a hot shower and celebration dinner.
Tour price
Included
- Private safari vehicle and professional guide
- Park and conservation fees
- Accommodation and meals as described
- Airport or hotel transfers where stated
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
Frequently asked questions
Do I need climbing experience?
No technical climbing skill is required on any standard route — this is a high-altitude trek, not a technical climb. Fitness and acclimatization matter far more than prior experience.
Why climb during a full moon?
A full moon lights the summit push well enough that headlamps are barely needed, and many climbers find the visibility and atmosphere on summit night more memorable — though the route and difficulty are otherwise unchanged.
