7 days on the mountain
The scenic Machame route, walked at a pace built for acclimatisation — rainforest to moorland to glacier, with mountain crew who have made the climb hundreds of times.
Journey highlights
A private Fondness journey
Characterful lodges and classic tented camps in quieter corners, with en-suite comfort, pools and unhurried private game drives.
Day 1
Registration at the gate, then a rainforest walk of five to six hours through moss-hung trees to camp at 3,000m. Gear check and briefing with your lead guide.
Day 2
Out of the forest and onto the heather moorland, with Kibo appearing ahead. Five hours of steady climbing to 3,840m.
Day 3
The key acclimatisation day — up to 4,600m at Lava Tower for lunch, then down to Barranco at 3,960m to sleep low.
Day 4
A hands-on scramble up the Barranco Wall, rewarded with glacier views, then a short day into Karanga Camp to conserve energy.
Day 5
A four-hour climb across alpine desert to Barafu at 4,673m. Early dinner and sleep by seven — the summit push begins at midnight.
Day 6
Head torches at midnight, Stella Point at sunrise, Uhuru Peak at 5,895m soon after. Descend to Barafu for brunch and continue to Mweka Camp for a long, deep sleep.
Day 7
A three-hour descent through the rainforest, summit certificates at the gate, and a transfer to Moshi for a hot shower and a celebration dinner.
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