DAY 1 ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO ARUSHA

Location: Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha

Approximate driving distance: 50 to 55 kilometres

Approximate driving time: 1 to 1.5 hours

Elevation in Arusha: Approximately 1,400 metres or 4,593 feet

Main activities: Airport reception, hotel transfer, mountain briefing, equipment check, and preparation

Welcome to Tanzania and the beginning of your 10 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro climbing adventure. After landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will complete immigration and luggage procedures before meeting a representative from Woodland Trek & Safaris.

You will then travel toward Arusha, one of Tanzania’s most important tourism centres and the main operational base for many Kilimanjaro expeditions and northern Tanzania safaris.

The transfer normally covers approximately 50 to 55 kilometres and takes between one and one and a half hours, depending on traffic and your hotel location.

Along the journey, you may pass small settlements, agricultural areas, open countryside, coffee plantations, and views of the surrounding highlands. On exceptionally clear days, Mount Kilimanjaro may be visible in the distance, while Mount Meru rises prominently above Arusha.

After checking into your hotel, you will have time to rest from your international journey.

Later, you will meet your professional mountain guide for an important pre climb briefing. Your guide will explain the route, daily trekking programme, campsite procedures, altitude awareness, meals, luggage regulations, weather conditions, summit strategy, and safety procedures.

Your trekking equipment will also be inspected. Your guide may check hiking boots, waterproof jackets, insulated clothing, base layers, gloves, trekking poles, headlamps, sleeping bags, hydration systems, personal medication, and summit clothing.

If essential items are missing or unsuitable, there may be an opportunity to rent or purchase equipment in Arusha before departure.

You should use the remainder of the evening to organise your duffel bag and daypack, hydrate properly, eat a balanced dinner, and rest.

Tomorrow, you leave the city behind and enter Kilimanjaro National Park.

Additional Activities Available in Arusha

• Explore Arusha city centre
• Visit local craft markets
• Visit the Cultural Heritage Centre
• Enjoy an optional coffee experience
• Purchase or rent trekking equipment
• Relax at your hotel
• Meet additional members of your climbing group
• Complete a private equipment consultation
• Exchange money for personal expenses and mountain tips

Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha

Meals: Bed and breakfast

DAY 2 ARUSHA TO MACHAME GATE AND TREK TO MACHAME CAMP

Starting location: Arusha

Mountain entrance: Machame Gate

Destination: Machame Camp

Approximate driving distance: 80 to 90 kilometres

Approximate driving time: 2 to 2.5 hours

Approximate trekking distance: 11 kilometres

Approximate hiking time: 5 to 7 hours

Starting elevation at Machame Gate: Approximately 1,800 metres or 5,905 feet

Sleeping elevation at Machame Camp: Approximately 3,000 metres or 9,843 feet

Approximate elevation gain: 1,200 metres

Vegetation zone: Montane rainforest

Major activities: Kilimanjaro registration, rainforest trekking, birdwatching, nature observation, and camping

After an early breakfast in Arusha, you meet your Woodland Trek & Safaris mountain team and begin the drive toward Machame Gate, located on the southern side of Mount Kilimanjaro.

The journey takes approximately two to two and a half hours, depending on traffic, road conditions, and your hotel location.

As you approach the mountain, urban landscapes gradually give way to fertile agricultural areas. The lower slopes of Kilimanjaro support farms and villages where crops such as bananas, coffee, maize, vegetables, and fruits are grown.

Upon arrival at Machame Gate, your guide completes Kilimanjaro National Park registration procedures. Porters organise group equipment, camping supplies, food, tents, fuel, and personal duffel bags.

The park authorities also verify mountain entry procedures before the expedition can officially begin.

Once registration is complete, you begin walking through Kilimanjaro’s dense montane rainforest.

Today’s trek covers approximately 11 kilometres and normally takes between five and seven hours.

The trail initially climbs gradually through a humid forest filled with tall trees, ferns, mosses, vines, wildflowers, and thick undergrowth. Rain is common within this vegetation zone because moisture from the surrounding plains rises toward the mountain and condenses along the lower slopes.

During wet conditions, the trail can become muddy and slippery. Trekking poles may therefore be particularly useful.

Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but the forest supports species such as blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, small mammals, and numerous birds.

As you climb higher, you may begin to notice cooler temperatures and thinner vegetation.

Eventually, you arrive at Machame Camp at approximately 3,000 metres above sea level.

Your mountain crew will usually have arrived ahead of you to establish the campsite and prepare refreshments.

After changing into dry and warm clothing, you can rest while dinner is prepared.

Your guide will later provide a briefing about the following day’s trek and may ask questions about appetite, hydration, headache symptoms, energy level, and general wellbeing.

Your first night on Kilimanjaro marks an important transition from the warm lowlands to high altitude mountain life.

Extra Activities at Machame Camp

• Forest photography
• Birdwatching
• Short supervised campsite walk
• Introduction to Kilimanjaro plant species
• Stretching and muscle recovery
• Sunset observation when weather permits
• Evening mountain briefing
• Altitude and health discussion
• Cultural interaction with your mountain crew

Accommodation: Machame Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

DAY 3 MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP

Starting point: Machame Camp

Destination: Shira Camp

Approximate trekking distance: 5 kilometres

Approximate hiking time: 4 to 6 hours

Starting elevation: Approximately 3,000 metres

Sleeping elevation: Approximately 3,840 metres or 12,598 feet

Approximate elevation gain: 840 metres

Vegetation zones: Upper rainforest, heath, and moorland

Major activities: Steep trekking, Shira Ridge ascent, volcanic landscape viewing, and acclimatization

After breakfast at Machame Camp, you begin a shorter but steeper trekking day toward the Shira Plateau.

Although today’s distance is only approximately 5 kilometres, the climb gains significant altitude and may take between four and six hours because of the gradient, rocky terrain, and deliberate slow pace.

The trail initially continues through thinning forest before entering the heath and moorland zone.

Tall trees gradually disappear and are replaced by shorter shrubs, giant heathers, grasses, volcanic rocks, and hardy vegetation adapted to colder conditions.

As the forest opens behind you, impressive views toward the surrounding plains may emerge.

The trail climbs through a series of rocky ridges and open slopes. Some sections require careful foot placement, particularly in wet or windy conditions.

Your guides will maintain a controlled pace and encourage frequent hydration.

As you approach Shira Ridge, the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic. Depending on cloud cover, you may receive your first impressive views of Kibo, the enormous volcanic cone containing Uhuru Peak.

Reaching the plateau reveals a vast open high altitude environment formed by ancient volcanic activity.

The Shira formation is significantly older than Kibo. Over millions of years, erosion dramatically changed its shape and created the broad plateau seen today.

You continue across the landscape toward Shira Camp, located at approximately 3,840 metres above sea level.

The increase in altitude is significant compared with the previous night. Some climbers may begin to notice mild altitude effects, making hydration, nutrition, rest, and slow walking particularly important.

Once at camp, you may have time to rest and enjoy broad mountain views.

If weather and physical conditions allow, your guide may arrange a short acclimatization walk above camp before dinner.

Climbing slightly higher before returning to sleep lower can support the body’s adaptation process.

As darkness falls over Shira Plateau, temperatures drop considerably. Warm clothing should therefore be easily accessible.

Extra Activities at Shira Camp

• Optional acclimatization walk
• Photography of Kibo
• Sunset viewing across Shira Plateau
• Geological interpretation
• Identification of high altitude vegetation
• Breathing exercises
• Guided stretching
• Stargazing when skies are clear
• Altitude monitoring

Accommodation: Shira Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

DAY 4 SHIRA CAMP TO LAVA TOWER AND BARRANCO CAMP

Starting point: Shira Camp

Highest point: Lava Tower

Destination: Barranco Camp

Approximate trekking distance: 10 kilometres

Approximate hiking time: 6 to 8 hours

Starting elevation: Approximately 3,840 metres

Highest elevation at Lava Tower: Approximately 4,630 metres or 15,190 feet

Sleeping elevation at Barranco Camp: Approximately 3,976 metres or 13,044 feet

Vegetation zones: Moorland and alpine desert

Major activities: High altitude acclimatization, Lava Tower exploration, alpine desert trekking, and descent into Barranco Valley

Today is one of the most important acclimatization days of your Machame Route expedition.

After breakfast, you leave Shira Camp and begin climbing toward the eastern side of the mountain.

The route gradually enters Kilimanjaro’s alpine desert zone, where vegetation becomes sparse and the landscape is dominated by volcanic rock, gravel, exposed slopes, and dramatic mountain formations.

The trail covers approximately 10 kilometres and normally requires between six and eight hours.

Your first major objective is Lava Tower, an impressive volcanic formation positioned at approximately 4,630 metres above sea level.

As you climb, the atmosphere becomes noticeably thinner. Conversations may become shorter, your breathing may deepen, and ordinary movements can feel more demanding than they did at lower elevation.

This is normal at high altitude, but all symptoms should be communicated openly to the guide.

Weather in the alpine desert can change rapidly. Strong sunlight may be followed by mist, wind, cold temperatures, rain, hail, or snow.

Layered clothing is therefore essential.

Upon reaching Lava Tower, you may stop for lunch or a substantial rest depending on weather and guide decisions.

The importance of today’s stage lies in the fact that you climb considerably higher than your eventual sleeping elevation.

After spending time around Lava Tower, you descend toward Barranco Valley.

As you lose altitude, breathing may gradually become easier.

The descent passes through fascinating vegetation, including Kilimanjaro’s distinctive giant groundsels and other plants adapted to the extreme differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures.

Barranco Camp sits in an impressive valley beneath the southern slopes of Kibo.

The location offers dramatic views of glaciers and the enormous Barranco Wall, which rises directly in front of camp.

You will sleep at approximately 3,976 metres, considerably lower than Lava Tower.

This creates one of the strongest examples of the important high altitude principle of climbing high and sleeping lower.

Your guide will brief you about the Barranco Wall ascent scheduled for the following morning.

Extra Activities at Barranco Camp

• Photography of the Barranco Wall
• Southern glacier viewing
• Giant groundsel observation
• Short campsite acclimatization walk
• Sunset photography
• Barranco Wall climbing briefing
• Health monitoring
• Guided stretching
• Equipment preparation for scrambling sections

Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

DAY 5 BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP

Starting point: Barranco Camp

Major landmark: Barranco Wall

Destination: Karanga Camp

Approximate trekking distance: 5 kilometres

Approximate trekking time: 4 to 5 hours

Starting elevation: Approximately 3,976 metres

Highest Barranco Wall elevation: Approximately 4,200 metres

Sleeping elevation at Karanga Camp: Approximately 3,995 metres or 13,106 feet

Vegetation zone: Alpine desert

Major activities: Barranco Wall scrambling, ridge hiking, valley crossings, and acclimatization

After breakfast, you begin one of the most exciting sections of the Machame Route, the climb over the famous Barranco Wall.

Viewed from the campsite, the wall appears extremely steep and imposing. However, the established trail follows a series of rocky steps and ledges that allow climbers to progress gradually upward.

The ascent normally involves non technical scrambling. You will occasionally use your hands for balance and support, but conventional rock climbing equipment is generally not required.

Guides and porters are experienced in navigating the wall and will assist at difficult points.

One famous section is sometimes referred to as the Kissing Rock, where climbers turn close to the rock face while moving around a narrow section of trail.

The ascent typically takes around one to two hours depending on trail traffic and group pace.

Upon reaching the top of the Barranco Wall at roughly 4,200 metres, you will be rewarded with spectacular views across Barranco Valley and toward the southern glaciers when conditions are clear.

After a rest and photographs, the trail continues through a series of ridges and valleys.

Although the remaining route is relatively short, frequent descents and climbs make the terrain physically demanding.

Eventually, you descend into the Karanga Valley before making a final steep climb toward Karanga Camp at approximately 3,995 metres.

Karanga occupies an excellent high altitude location with impressive views toward Kibo.

Because this is an extended Machame itinerary, you will not rush toward Barafu the next morning. Instead, tomorrow will be devoted to additional acclimatization around Karanga.

This gives you valuable time to rest after the Barranco Wall and spend more time close to 4,000 metres.

Extra Activities at Karanga Camp

• Barranco Wall photography
• Glacier viewing
• Short acclimatization walk
• Geological observation
• Trekking technique discussion
• Guided stretching
• Altitude monitoring
• Sunset photography
• Summit equipment review

Accommodation: Karanga Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

DAY 6 KARANGA ACCLIMATIZATION DAY

Starting point: Karanga Camp

Destination: Karanga Camp

Approximate acclimatization hiking distance: 3 to 6 kilometres depending on guide assessment

Approximate hiking time: 2 to 4 hours

Starting elevation: Approximately 3,995 metres

Possible highest acclimatization elevation: Approximately 4,200 to 4,400 metres depending on conditions and selected trail

Sleeping elevation: Approximately 3,995 metres

Vegetation zone: Alpine desert

Major activities: Acclimatization hiking, altitude adaptation, rest, hydration, summit preparation, and recovery

Today is what makes this 8 Day Machame Route particularly different from the more common shorter programmes.

Instead of immediately leaving Karanga for Barafu, you spend another day acclimatizing around the high altitude environment.

After breakfast, your guide evaluates how each climber is feeling before planning a controlled acclimatization hike.

The objective is not speed or distance. Instead, the purpose is to expose your body to a slightly higher altitude before returning to Karanga Camp for another night.

Depending on your health, weather, group pace, and guide assessment, you may climb toward higher sections of the trail leading in the direction of Barafu or explore another suitable acclimatization route.

The hike may reach approximately 4,200 to 4,400 metres before returning to camp.

This additional altitude exposure gives you another opportunity to practice slow walking, controlled breathing, hydration, and energy management.

After returning to camp, the remainder of the day is dedicated to rest and preparation.

Karanga Camp sits near 4,000 metres, making it an important altitude threshold.

Spending an additional night here may support your body’s adaptation before tomorrow’s climb to Barafu at approximately 4,673 metres.

You should use the afternoon to drink water regularly, eat properly, rest your legs, organise summit clothing, inspect equipment, and mentally prepare for the demanding stages ahead.

Your guide may also conduct a more detailed health review.

Pulse rate, oxygen saturation where equipment is available, appetite, sleep quality, headache symptoms, nausea, dizziness, and general energy may all be discussed.

The extra day can also improve the overall rhythm of the expedition. Rather than constantly moving upward, you have time to appreciate the dramatic surroundings and recover from the previous days.

Extra Activities During the Karanga Acclimatization Day

• Guided high altitude acclimatization hike
• Summit clothing inspection
• Hiking boot and blister care
• Trekking pole adjustment
• Breathing exercises
• Guided stretching
• Rest and muscle recovery
• Extended hydration programme
• Nutrition preparation
• Photography of Kibo and the southern glaciers
• Altitude education session
• Summit strategy briefing
• Headlamp and battery testing
• Daypack organisation

Accommodation: Karanga Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

DAY 7 KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP

Starting point: Karanga Camp

Destination: Barafu Camp

Approximate trekking distance: 4 kilometres

Approximate hiking time: 4 to 5 hours

Starting elevation: Approximately 3,995 metres

Sleeping elevation at Barafu Camp: Approximately 4,673 metres or 15,331 feet

Approximate elevation gain: 678 metres

Vegetation zone: Alpine desert

Major activities: High altitude trekking, summit preparation, rest, and final expedition briefing

After breakfast, you finally leave Karanga Camp and begin the steady climb toward Barafu Camp, your final campsite before attempting the summit.

The distance is approximately 4 kilometres, but the altitude makes the trek considerably more demanding than its length suggests.

As you move higher, the landscape becomes increasingly barren.

Plants largely disappear and the terrain consists primarily of volcanic rocks, gravel, scree, and exposed mountain ridges.

The air is significantly thinner at this elevation, and your guides will maintain an intentionally slow pace.

You may notice that simple actions such as adjusting clothing, drinking water, or walking short uphill sections require more effort.

The route gradually approaches Barafu Ridge.

From certain points, you may enjoy dramatic views of Mawenzi Peak in the distance and Kibo rising above you.

Upon reaching Barafu Camp at approximately 4,673 metres, your team will show you to your tent and serve lunch.

The afternoon is dedicated to summit preparation.

Your guide will conduct a detailed briefing covering departure time, clothing layers, hydration, food, headlamps, trekking poles, breaks, communication, pace, and safety procedures.

Most summit attempts begin around 11:00 PM or midnight.

You should therefore prepare everything in advance.

Your summit daypack should normally contain water, energy snacks, a headlamp, spare batteries, insulated gloves, warm headwear, sunglasses, sun protection, personal medication, waterproof clothing, and additional warm layers.

An early dinner will be served.

Afterward, you should rest inside your tent even if sleep is difficult.

High altitude, cold temperatures, and anticipation often make deep sleep challenging, but remaining warm and relaxed still helps conserve energy.

Within a few hours, you will begin the most demanding stage of your Kilimanjaro adventure.

Extra Activities at Barafu Camp

• Summit daypack preparation
• Headlamp testing
• Spare battery inspection
• Warm clothing and layering demonstration
• Final trekking pole adjustments
• Short photography session
• Mawenzi viewing
• Guided breathing and relaxation
• Early dinner
• Final altitude assessment
• Summit safety briefing

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and early dinner

DAY 8 BARAFU CAMP TO STELLA POINT, UHURU PEAK AND MWEKA CAMP

Starting point: Barafu Camp

Major summit point: Stella Point

Highest point: Uhuru Peak

Final destination: Mweka Camp

Approximate ascent distance to Uhuru Peak: 5 kilometres

Approximate descent distance to Mweka Camp: 12 kilometres

Approximate total trekking distance: 17 kilometres

Approximate total trekking duration: 12 to 16 hours

Starting elevation: Approximately 4,673 metres

Stella Point elevation: Approximately 5,756 metres or 18,885 feet

Uhuru Peak elevation: 5,895 metres or 19,341 feet

Mweka Camp elevation: Approximately 3,068 metres or 10,065 feet

Vegetation zones: Arctic summit environment, alpine desert, heath, and upper forest

Major activities: Midnight summit ascent, sunrise viewing, Uhuru Peak celebration, glacier viewing, and long mountain descent

Summit day is the most demanding, emotional, and unforgettable stage of your Kilimanjaro Machame Route adventure.

Your day begins around midnight after a light meal, warm drink, and final equipment check.

Wearing your summit clothing and headlamp, you leave Barafu Camp in darkness and begin climbing slowly toward the crater rim.

The initial trail climbs through steep rocky sections before continuing over loose volcanic scree.

Your guides will establish an extremely slow rhythm.

At this elevation, conserving energy is essential.

Temperatures may fall well below freezing, particularly when strong winds are present.

You must keep your hands, feet, head, and core protected from cold exposure.

Water may also begin to freeze if bottles are not properly insulated.

The ascent continues for several hours.

Because the surrounding landscape is dark, climbers often focus only on the small circle of trail illuminated by their headlamp.

This can make the mountain feel strangely quiet and immense.

Slowly, step by step, you climb toward Stella Point, situated on the crater rim at approximately 5,756 metres above sea level.

Reaching Stella Point is an extraordinary achievement.

Depending on your pace and departure time, the sky may begin changing colour as sunrise approaches.

After a short rest, you continue around the crater rim toward Uhuru Peak.

The final section is less steep than the preceding climb, but the extreme elevation means that even gentle slopes feel demanding.

Glaciers and ice formations may rise alongside the trail, providing dramatic reminders of Kilimanjaro’s unique high altitude environment.

Eventually, you reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres or 19,341 feet above sea level.

You are now standing at the highest point in Tanzania, the highest point in Africa, and one of the most famous trekking summits on Earth.

For many climbers, the experience is deeply emotional.

Days of hiking, cold mornings, altitude discomfort, patient pacing, laughter with the mountain crew, and mental determination have brought you to this moment.

You will have time for summit photographs and a brief celebration.

However, because of the extreme altitude and cold conditions, time at the summit is intentionally limited.

You then begin descending back toward Stella Point and Barafu Camp.

The loose scree that made the ascent slow can allow a quicker descent, although careful footing is essential.

Trekking poles can greatly reduce pressure on the knees.

Upon reaching Barafu Camp, you will take a short rest and eat before continuing downward.

The descent then continues for several more hours toward Mweka Camp.

As you lose altitude, oxygen levels increase and temperatures gradually rise.

Vegetation slowly returns, creating a striking contrast with the arctic environment you experienced earlier in the day.

Finally, you arrive at Mweka Camp at approximately 3,068 metres.

After one of the longest days of the expedition, you can enjoy dinner and a deeply deserved night of rest.

Extra Experiences During Summit Day

• Sunrise from the upper slopes of Kilimanjaro
• Stella Point photography
• Uhuru Peak summit photographs
• Glacier viewing
• Crater rim observation
• Views toward Mawenzi Peak
• Summit celebration with guides
• High altitude landscape photography
• Scenic descent through several vegetation zones
• Evening summit celebration at Mweka Camp

Accommodation: Mweka Camp

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

DAY 9 MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE AND RETURN TO ARUSHA

Starting point: Mweka Camp

Destination: Mweka Gate and Arusha

Approximate trekking distance: 10 kilometres

Approximate hiking time: 3 to 4 hours

Starting elevation: Approximately 3,068 metres

Mweka Gate elevation: Approximately 1,640 metres or 5,380 feet

Approximate driving time to Arusha: 2 to 3 hours

Vegetation zone: Montane rainforest

Major activities: Forest descent, national park exit, summit certificate collection, crew farewell, and hotel transfer

After breakfast at Mweka Camp, you begin your final hike on Mount Kilimanjaro.

The route descends approximately 10 kilometres through the montane rainforest toward Mweka Gate.

Compared with the high altitude conditions of summit day, the air now feels warmer, thicker, and richer in oxygen.

The trail travels through dense vegetation filled with tall trees, ferns, flowers, moss, and forest sounds.

During wet weather, the path can become extremely muddy and slippery. Trekking poles remain useful even though you are descending.

As you move lower, you may occasionally see monkeys or forest birds.

The transformation is remarkable.

Less than twenty four hours earlier, you may have been standing among glaciers near 6,000 metres. Now you are once again surrounded by tropical vegetation.

Eventually, you reach Mweka Gate, the official finishing point of your Kilimanjaro expedition.

Your guide completes national park exit procedures.

Eligible climbers who reached Stella Point or Uhuru Peak will normally receive their official Kilimanjaro summit certificate.

This document serves as a lasting reminder of your achievement.

You will also have an opportunity to thank and say goodbye to the mountain crew.

A tipping ceremony is commonly organised at the end of Kilimanjaro expeditions. Your guide will have explained the recommended procedure during your pre climb briefing.

After leaving Mweka Gate, you board your transfer vehicle and return to Arusha.

The journey normally takes between two and three hours, depending on road conditions and your hotel location.

Upon arrival, a hot shower, clean clothing, comfortable bed, and relaxed atmosphere await.

The rest of the evening is yours to rest or celebrate.

Additional Activities After Kilimanjaro

• Celebration dinner in Arusha
• Massage and wellness treatment
• Souvenir shopping
• Cultural Heritage Centre visit
• Arusha city exploration
• Coffee tour
• Rest at the hotel
• Preparation for a Tanzania safari
• Preparation for a Zanzibar beach holiday

Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10 DEPARTURE FROM ARUSHA

Location: Arusha

Destination: Kilimanjaro International Airport or next Tanzania destination

Approximate driving distance to the airport: 50 to 55 kilometres

Approximate driving time: 1 to 1.5 hours

Elevation in Arusha: Approximately 1,400 metres

Major activities: Breakfast, hotel checkout, airport transfer, or continuation of Tanzania holiday

Your 10 Days Machame Route with 8 Days Hiking officially concludes today.

After breakfast, you can enjoy a relaxed morning depending on your international flight schedule.

A representative from Woodland Trek & Safaris will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The journey generally requires around one to one and a half hours, although sufficient extra time should always be allowed for traffic and airport formalities.

You will arrive at the airport in time for airline check in, luggage procedures, immigration, and security.

As you prepare to leave Tanzania, you may look back on an extraordinary transformation.

Only days earlier, you entered Kilimanjaro beneath towering rainforest trees.

You climbed through moorland and volcanic desert, crossed the Barranco Wall, spent two nights near Karanga for acclimatization, slept beneath the summit at Barafu, walked through the freezing darkness, and finally stood at Uhuru Peak, 5,895 metres above sea level.

The memories extend beyond the summit.

You will remember your mountain guides encouraging you to walk pole pole, the sound of porters singing at camp, steaming meals after cold trekking days, the silence of the alpine desert, and the first light spreading across Africa from high above the clouds.

Your Kilimanjaro expedition may be over, but Tanzania still offers many adventures.

You can continue directly into the famous northern safari circuit and explore Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park.

Alternatively, you may travel to Zanzibar for several days of relaxation beside the Indian Ocean.

Wherever your journey leads next, Woodland Trek & Safaris is proud to have shared your Kilimanjaro experience.

Optional Tanzania Extensions

• Serengeti wildlife safari
• Ngorongoro Crater safari
• Tarangire safari
• Lake Manyara safari
• Arusha National Park tour
• Materuni Waterfalls and coffee experience
• Chemka Hot Springs excursion
• Cultural tourism experience
• Zanzibar beach holiday
• Stone Town cultural tour
• Tanzania safari and Zanzibar combination

Accommodation: Not included unless an extension is booked

Meals: Breakfast

Main Highlights of the 10 Days Machame Route

• Trek through Kilimanjaro’s beautiful montane rainforest
• Begin from the famous Machame Gate
• Walk through heath and moorland vegetation
• Explore the Shira Plateau
• Reach Lava Tower at approximately 4,630 metres
• Experience the climb high and sleep low acclimatization pattern
• Sleep beneath the famous Barranco Wall
• Climb the Barranco Wall
• Cross the scenic Karanga Valley
• Spend an additional acclimatization day at Karanga
• Experience Kilimanjaro’s alpine desert
• Prepare for the summit at Barafu Camp
• Complete a midnight summit ascent
• Reach Stella Point on the crater rim
• Watch sunrise high above Africa
• Stand on Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres
• View Kilimanjaro’s glaciers and volcanic landscapes
• Descend through the Mweka Trail
• Receive a summit certificate when eligible
• Celebrate with your Kilimanjaro mountain crew