7-Day Kilimanjaro Trek – Machame Route
Note:Final pricing is subject to availability and the operator's quotation
Tour overview
The Machame Route is one of Kilimanjaro’s most scenic and popular routes. It passes through rainforest, heathland and alpine desert before crossing the Barranco Wall and ascending to Uhuru Peak.
Trip Details
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Tour Type: Guided Mountain Climb
- Route: Machame Route
- Difficulty: Challenging
Day to day itineraries
Day 1: Machame Gate – Machame Camp
Register at Machame Gate and begin trekking through lush rainforest towards Machame Camp.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Machame Camp – Shira Camp
Leave the forest and enter heathland and moorland as you climb towards the Shira Plateau.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp
Ascend towards Lava Tower and descend to Barranco Camp. This climb-high, sleep-low day supports acclimatization.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp
Climb the Barranco Wall and continue across ridges towards Karanga Camp.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
Continue to Barafu Camp, the final base camp. Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp
Begin before dawn, reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895m and descend to Mweka Camp after celebrating your achievement.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi
Descend through rainforest, complete park formalities and receive your certificate before transfer to Moshi.
This compact Machame itinerary follows the famous scenic route through rainforest, moorland and alpine desert before the summit. It is more demanding because of the shorter schedule.
Accommodation: Not included – Departure day
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 1: Machame Gate – Machame Camp
Register at Machame Gate and trek through lush rainforest towards Machame Camp.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Machame Camp – Shira Camp
Continue through heath and moorland towards the Shira Plateau and enjoy wide mountain views.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp
Ascend to Lava Tower and descend to Barranco Camp for an important acclimatization day.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Barranco – Karanga – Barafu Camp
Climb the Barranco Wall and continue through Karanga to Barafu Camp. Rest before the summit.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp
Start before dawn, reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895m and descend to Mweka Camp.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi
Descend through rainforest, complete formalities and transfer to Moshi.
Accommodation: Not included – Departure day
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Features
- Private luxury tour.
- Luxury lodges and tented camps.
- Game drives in a pop-up-roof 4×4 vehicle.
- Air transfer is part of the safari transportation.
- Airport transfer to and from the airport is included.
- The tour can start any day, subject to availability.
- Minor changes to accommodation and destinations can be requested.
- Minimum age is 3 years.
- The tour is not available for solo travelers.