seven day Kilimanjaro midrange

Kilimanjaro

We’ll begin the tour with a drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate, which will take around 50 minutes. We’ll pass through the quaint Machame village, located on the southwestern slope of Kilimanjaro. After we have signed into the national park and all the formalities have been taken care of, we’ll begin our trek through the rainforest (keep your eyes out for wildlife, including monkeys) on a winding trail up to Machame Camp.

machame camp

Today will begin with a trek towards the Lava Tower (a 300-foot-tall volcanic rock formation). We’ll continue down to Barranco Camp through the unique Senecio Forest. This day is special because you’ll begin and end at the same altitude, which is very beneficial for acclimatization.

Barranco camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast at the Karanga Camp, we’ll trek towards the route that connects with the Mweka Trail. We’ll then gradually make our way to Barafu Hut. Today, you will have completed the Southern Circuit, and the views of the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks here are awe-inspiring. Once wemake camp, we’ll eat, rest, and prepare the bags for summit day

Barafu camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we will say goodbye to our porters and continue our descent to the Mweka Park Gate to collect our summit certificates. It can be muddy and wet during our walk to lower elevations. You’ll begin to realize how good you feel as the altitude slowly begins to drop. We will be met at the gate by our local team, who will drive us back to the hotel.

Moshi hotel