Begin the Machame Route trek through lush montane rainforest to Machame Camp at 3,000m.
Mañana
Drive from Arusha to Machame Gate (1.5 hours). Register and begin trek through the rainforest zone. Spot blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, and exotic birds in the canopy.
Tarde
Continue ascending through the forest. Arrive at Machame Camp (3,000m) by late afternoon.
Noche
Hot dinner at camp. Acclimatization briefing from guide. Early rest.
FaunaBlue monkey, colobus monkey, bushbuck, turacos, sunbirds
PaisajeRainforest canopy, giant ferns, moss-draped trees, streams and small waterfalls
Trek distance: 11km, 5-7 hours. Altitude gain: 1,200m. Moderate difficulty.