Day 1 - Machame Camp
Meet in Arusha to start this exciting
gap year adventure and drive to Machame village. Your trek on Africa’s highest mountain begins from the gate, winding up to the lush tropical forests and out into heather moorland.
Overnight: Machame Camp. (3000m) Approx. Hours Walking: 6
Day 2 - Shira Cave
Trek to Shira Plateau. Walk through the fine open moorlands.
Overnight: Shira Cave. (3840m) Approx. Hours Walking: 5
Day 3 - Barranco Camp
Today make the long trek to Barranco. This camp lies sheltered below spectacular cliffs of the Breach wall.
Overnight: Barranco Camp. (3900m) Approx. Hours Walking: 6
Day 4 - Barafu Camp
In the morning trek to Barafu. Huge glaciers and cliffs can be seen which mark this part of the mountain.
Overnight: Barafu Camp. (4600m) Approx. Hours Walking: 6
Day 5 - High Camp
At midnight the trek begins up to the final steep, scree section to reach Stella Point. Walk steadily up the ridge and around the crater to reach Uhuru peak at 5895m. From the summit the trek descends.
Overnight: Mweka High Camp. (3000m) Approx. Hours Walking: 11-12
Day 6 - Arusha
Covering the last section of the mountain, you trek down through the forests to the gate where your vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to Arusha.
Approx. Hours Walking: 4-5