The most popular route up Kilimanjaro, chosen for its scenery and acclimatisation profile.
The Machame Route is the most popular path up Africa’s highest peak, favoured for its scenic variety and a built-in acclimatisation day that meaningfully improves summit success rates compared with shorter routes. This itinerary follows the classic seven-day profile, camping throughout and summiting via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak.
Rainforest hiking.
Moorland terrain, first summit views.
Acclimatisation via the Lava Tower.
A scramble up the Barranco Wall.
Final approach to base camp.
Night ascent to Uhuru Peak; descent to Mweka.
Transfer to Arusha or Moshi.
