7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route

Climbing via Machame Route

Days

7 Days/6 Nights

Transportation

Land Cruiser 4WD

Accommodation

Comfort

Meal

Full Board

Tour Type

Private Tour

Budget

From USD 2,070/pp

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Machame Gate
Machame Camp
Shira Camp
Lava Tower
Barranco Camp
Karanga Camp
Barafu Camp
Uhuru Peak

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. This day is dedicated to relaxing and acclimatizing after your journey.

You can explore the town of Moshi or simply unwind at your accommodation, Kilimanjaro Crane Hotel, known for its comfortable rooms and welcoming atmosphere.

Rest well to prepare for the climb ahead.

Day 2: Moshi to Machame Camp

After an early breakfast at Kilimanjaro Crane Hotel, you’ll drive to Machame Gate, the starting point of your Kilimanjaro climb. After registration, you’ll begin your trek through the lush rainforest, which is home to a variety of wildlife.

Your accommodation for the night will be at Machame Camp, offering tents for overnight stay.

Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

After breakfast, you’ll leave the rainforest and enter the moorland zone. The trek to Shira Camp offers stunning views of the mountain and the surrounding landscapes.

Your accommodation for the night will be at Shira Camp, providing tents for overnight stay.

Day 4: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Following breakfast, you’ll continue your ascent, reaching the Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp. This stage of the climb helps with acclimatization.

Your accommodation for the night will be at Barranco Camp, providing tents for overnight stay.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, you’ll tackle the Barranco Wall, a challenging but rewarding climb. Afterward, you’ll trek to Karanga Camp.

Your accommodation for the night will be at Karanga Camp, providing tents for overnight stay.

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Following breakfast, you’ll continue your ascent to Barafu Camp, the base camp for your summit attempt.

Your accommodation for the night will be at Barafu Camp, where you’ll rest and prepare for the summit attempt.

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Gate

You’ll start your summit attempt around midnight, trekking through the darkness with your headlamps. The climb to the summit is the most demanding part of the trek. Upon reaching Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, you’ll witness a breathtaking sunrise.

After taking photos and savoring your achievement, you’ll descend to Mweka Gate. A vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to Moshi.

Back in Moshi, you’ll have the evening to relax at Kilimanjaro Crane Hotel, celebrating your successful Kilimanjaro climb.