Itinerary
DAY 1: MOSHI / MACHAME
Drive to Machame village. The climb starts at the end of the tarmac road.
Walk through the shamba and the forest to Machame hut (3,000m) in about
6 hours.
DAY 2: MACHAME / SHINA HUT
Cross the village and continue through the steep valley, going on to the
ridges and through heather. The route turns west into a river gorge, reaching
Shina hut. Dinner and overnight at the hut.
DAY 3: SHINA HUT / BARRANCO
Continue east towards Kibo, passing the junction then east towards the
lava tower. Shortly after this, you climb down to Barranco hut (3,940m).
DAY 4: BARRANCO / BARAFU HUT
From Barranco, a steep rocky climb up Barranco walls, then ups and downs
until you come to Karanga valley, and then on to Barafu Hut.
DAY 5: BARAFU HUT / MWEKA HUT
A very early start for the summit, first to Stella Point and then to Uhuru
Peak (5,895m). There are two main ways to descend on this route: Marangu
and Mweka. The Mweka hut will take about 6 hours. The route is steep but picturesque.
The Marangu route (Uhuru - Kibo - Horombo) is the main route; it is easier
but can be dusty and bushy. It is also longer.
DAY 6: MWEKA HUT / ARUSHA
Mweka hut to Mweka gate will take about 3 hours. Horombo to Marangu gate
will take about 6 hours. Drive to Arusha for hot showers, dinner, and a warm
bed. Other routes are: A) Londorosi route.