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Mount Kilimanjaro is an incredible adventure - 7-day itinerary for the Machame Route, one of the popular routes to the summit:

Day 1:

Depart from your country of origin and arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania (JRO). Transfer to the Four Points The Arusha Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania. Orientation and gear check at the hotel.

Day 2:

Explore Arusha or rest at the hotel.

Day 3:

Begin the climb! Travel by Land Cruiser to the Machame trailhead. Trek through rainforests, meet your porters from the Chagga Tribe, and ascend to the Machame Camp (10,000 ft).

Day 4:

Continue the ascent. Cross a small valley, ascend across the Shira Plateau (12,300 ft), and sleep at Shira Camp.

Day 5:

Climb to 14,800 ft, admire the ancient glacier ice of the Breach Wall, and descend to the Great Barranco Camp (12,800 ft).

Day 6:

Traverse the Barranco Wall, hike through the Karanga Valley, and reach the Karanga Camp (13,100 ft).

Day 7:

Summit day! Ascend to the Barafu Camp (15,200 ft) and prepare for the final push. At midnight, start the climb to the summit. Reach Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft) at sunrise. Descend to Mweka Camp (10,200 ft).

Overnight: Selected Hotel in Moshi.

Day 8:

Depart according to your flight until next time.