Roof of Africa Machame Route

Kilimanjaro

- Elevation: 1830 meters to 3100 meters - Distance: 18 kilometers - Hiking time: 5 to 7 hours - Habitat: Montane Forest Drive from Arusha via Machame village to Arrive at Machame Gate for Registration, You now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. You continue a short distance until you reach the Machame Camp where you will overnight at.

Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

- Elevation: 3840 meters to 4630 meters to 3860 meters - Distance: 15 kilometers - Hiking time: 5 to 7 hours - Habitat: Semi Desert From the Shira Plateau, you continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As you continue the Roof of Africa, your direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Down to Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4876 meters or 15,997 feet and further to Barracco Camp.

Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

- Elevation: 3860 meters to 4600 meters - Distance: 13 kilometers - Hiking time: 8 hours - Habitat: Alpine desert Today Roof of Africa covers Mweka Trail and continues up to the Barafu Hut. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here, you make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

- Elevation: 3100 meters to 1830 meters - Distance: 15 kilometers - Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours - Habitat: Forest After breakfast, you continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to the hotel in Arusha to end Roof Of Africa successful climbing.

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