9-day trip: climbing Kilimanjaro via the popular 6-day Machame Route.

Many people want to see everything that Tanzania has to offer. Tanzania has it all: amazing safaris where you can see Africa’s “Big Five,” climbing Kilimanjaro, or just relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. Good news: Adventure In The Wild Safaris can make a schedule just for you that includes everything you want to see and do.

This list of our most popular trips might give you some ideas. Some of our clients really enjoy taking it easy on one of Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches after an exciting tour. Would you also like that?

We are here to help you, whether you choose one of our famous Tanzania itineraries or want to make your own. Here you are! Get ready to enjoy Tanzania at your own pace, the way you like it!

9-day trip: climbing Kilimanjaro via the popular 6-day Machame Route.

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your climb

When you get to Kilimanjaro International Airport, our Adventure In The Wild Safaris guide will be there to meet you. After the trip, he drops you off at your hotel where you can rest.
Getting ready for your climb: Before you start your climb, you meet your guide. He tells you about the climb and gives you important tips on what to wear, what to bring, and how to make it as easy as possible.

Day 2: Machame Route (1/6) | Machame Gate (1,800 m/5,905 ft) – Machame Camp (2,835 m/9,301 ft)

Your guide picks you up at the hotel in the morning and takes you to Machame Gate. The first part takes you through coffee and banana farms as well as a rainforest that hasn’t been touched by people and is very green. You get to the Machame Camp at the edge of the forest with a heather zone after a five- to six-hour walk. Always remember to drink a lot of water on your first day at this height!

Day 3: Machame route (2/6) | Machame Camp (2,835 m/9,301 ft) to Shira Camp (3,839 m/12,595 ft)

The second day on the mountain starts with a nice, but a bit harder, climb. You first go by a small circular cliff called the picnic rock. From there, you can see Kibo (one of Kilimanjaro’s peaks) and Shira (one of the other volcanic peaks) in a beautiful way. From the picnic rock, there is a beautiful trail that leads to Shira Camp, where you can rest and eat lunch. You can get used to the air by taking a walk to the Lava Tower, which is 4630 meters high and 2 km long.

Day 4: Machame route (3/6) | Shira Camp (3,839 m/12,595 ft) – Lava Tower (4,630 m/15,190 ft) – Barranco Camp (3,950 m/12,959 ft)

You go up and down a lot of hills with great views on your way from Shira Camp to the beautiful Lava Tower. You eat lunch at Lava Tower for one to two hours so that your body can get used to the higher air. If you don’t, you might feel sick. You go down to Barranco Camp after lunch. Be careful of growing plants that look weird and can grow up to five meters tall! The amazing Barranco Wall is right below the camp. The wall is huge and very steep, which makes it even more impressive.

Day 5: Machame route (4/6) | Barranco Camp (3,950 m/12,959 ft) – Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft)

You leave Barranco Camp and walk towards Barranco Wall after breakfast. You reach the top of the Barranco wall after a difficult but fun climb. From there, you can see Mount Meru in the distance to your right and the Kibo volcano to your left. Then you start a tougher walk through Karanga Camp, with lots of ups and downs. Finally, you get to your overnight camp, Barafu Camp, which is the last camp before the summit! Before your last climb to the top, make sure you eat something hot and get some rest.

Day 6: Machame route (5/6) | Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) – Millennium Camp (3,820 m/12,532 ft)

Today is the day! You start your hike from Barafu Camp at midnight and go to Uhuru Peak. The hardest part of the climb is getting to the top, which is done on good paths. Enjoy a beautiful sunrise when you reach the top, which is pretty amazing from this height! After a short time at the top, where you can enjoy your ultimate victory, you slowly make your way down to the beautiful Millennium Camp.

Day 7: Machame route (6/6) | Millennium Camp (3,820 m/12,532 ft) – Mweka Gate (1,640 m/5,380 ft) – Hotel

There is a tropical jungle where the Millennium camp is located. Today when you wake up, you’ll feel relieved that you’re not as high and happy that you made it to the top. You take a short walk to the park exit after breakfast.

After that, your car takes you back to the hotel so you can rest.

Day 8 – 9: Flight home from Kilimanjaro International Airport after the climb

It’s time to go home now that your vacation is over. Have fun in Tanzania for a few more hours before our driver picks you up and takes you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your trip home. Do you still want more? You can also add a few days of hiking or a trip to the beach to your Kilimanjaro trip!