David Debrincat

Barafu Holidays

Lying seven hours' walk from Barranco and perched at an altitude of 4600 m, Barafu is the last place you can seek refuge along the Machame route before the final ascent of Kilimanjaro.

Visit Barafu

Hiking / Trekking
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Mountain

Barafu: How to get there?

A seven-hour walk from Barranco

Barafu: See when to go?

From July to October and January to February

Barafu: For how long?

One day

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Barafu: What to see nearby?

Tarangire National Park

Karatu

Ngorongoro

Lake Manyara National Park

What our travellers think of their stay

David Debrincat

Travel writer

Lying seven hours' walk from Barranco and perched at an altitude of 4600 m, Barafu is the last place you can seek refuge along the Machame route before the final ascent of Kilimanjaro.

My suggestion

If you've reached here, your mind will already be set on the roof of Africa, 1300 m above. The only thing you should do is rest and regain your strength ready for the seven-hour walk you'll be undertaking the following night.

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