Machame Route
A much quieter route, more challenging and much more scenic - the route offers much wilder and more natural viewpoints as it is less used. This route can be rather strenuous, however the ascent is rather gradual unlike that on Umbwe. The climb can be done in 6 days however it is advisable to add a day for acclimatization. Accomodation is in huts or tents. (We usually combine this route with the Mweka route on descent which provides a different scenery and easier descent)  

Option 1: MACHAME (6 day trek):
Day 1: Arusha - Machame Gate. Trek to Machame hut (3100m). (approx 5-7 hours)
Day 2: Shira Hut (3840m). (approx 5-7 hours)
Day 3: Barranco Hut (3950m). (approx 5-7 hours)
Day 4: Barafu Hut (4600m)*. (approx 8-9 hours)
Day 5: To Summit and down to Mweka Hut (3100m). (approx 8+5 hours)
Day 6: To Mweka Gate and transfer to Arusha. (approx 3-4 hours)

Option 2 MACHAME - Western Breach Route (7 Day trek):
Day 1: Machame gate to Machame Hut. (3000m).
Day 2: Machame Hut to Shira Plateau. (3840m).
Day 3: Acclimatization trek on Shira Plateau to Shira Needles. Return to Shira for overnight.
DAY4: To Lava Tower and onward to Arrow Glacier. (4800m).
Day 5: Summit day: 1:00 trek past Furtherwangler Glacier to Uhuru Peak at 5895m (7hrs). From the Summit the trek descends to Barafu hut & overnight.
DAY 6: To Mweka Hut Campsite for Overnight. (3000m).
Day 7: Descends from Mweka Hut Camp to the Mweka park gate where you will be met & transferred to Arusha.

Accommodation: HUTS/TENTS

* An extra day at Karanga Valley for acclimatisation is recommended                                                                                                                                Back