7 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing

Day 0: Arrival in Moshi – Pre-Climb Briefing

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our team and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Relax after your journey and, if weather permits, enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

In the evening, meet your mountain guide for a detailed briefing, including a full equipment check and important safety information to prepare you for the climb ahead.

• Location: Moshi Town

• Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi

• Meals: Dinner included

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Day 1: Machame Gate → Machame Camp

After breakfast, transfer to Machame Gate (1,800 m) for registration. Begin your trek through dense rainforest, where the trail is shaded and rich with biodiversity. You may spot colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and a variety of birdlife along the way.

The steady climb leads you to Machame Camp, where you will settle in, enjoy dinner, and rest for the night surrounded by the sounds of the forest.

• Elevation: 1,800m to 3,000m

• Distance: 11 km / 6.8 mi

• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

• Habitat: Rainforest

• Accommodation: Machame Camp

• Meals: Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 2: Machame Camp → Shira Camp

After breakfast, continue your ascent as the forest gradually gives way to moorland. The trail becomes steeper, offering rewarding views of the surrounding landscapes and the mountain ahead.

Arrive at Shira Camp on the Shira Plateau, where you will enjoy stunning panoramic views and a peaceful environment ideal for acclimatization.

• Elevation: 3,000m to 3,840m

• Distance: 5 km / 3.1 mi

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Habitat: Moorland

• Accommodation: Shira Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 3: Shira Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp

After breakfast, trek steadily towards Lava Tower (4,600 m), gaining altitude to help your body adapt. This is a key acclimatization day as you reach a higher elevation before descending.

After lunch near Lava Tower, descend to Barranco Camp, passing through dramatic landscapes. The camp is located below the impressive Barranco Wall, offering spectacular views.

• Elevation: 3,840m → 4,600m → 3,960m

• Distance: 10 km / 6.2 mi

• Hiking Time: 6–7 hours

• Habitat: Semi-desert

• Accommodation: Barranco Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 4: Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp

After breakfast, begin the climb up the famous Barranco Wall, a steep but non-technical scramble that rewards you with incredible views. This is one of the most exciting parts of the trek.

Continue along ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp, where you will rest and prepare for the higher altitude ahead.

• Elevation: 3,960m to 4,035m

• Distance: 5 km / 3.1 mi

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Habitat: Alpine desert

• Accommodation: Karanga Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 5: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

After breakfast, hike steadily to Barafu Camp, located on a rocky ridge. The terrain becomes more rugged and the air thinner as you approach base camp.

Arrive early to rest, hydrate, and prepare for your summit attempt. An early dinner is served before you sleep and get ready for the midnight ascent.

• Elevation: 4,035m to 4,640m

• Distance: 4 km / 2.5 mi

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Habitat: Alpine desert

• Accommodation: Barafu Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 6: Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp

Around midnight, begin your summit push under the stars. The climb is challenging but incredibly rewarding as you reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro.

After celebrating at the summit and taking photos, descend carefully back to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.

• Elevation: 4,640m → 5,895m → 3,100m

• Distance: 17 km / 10.5 mi

• Hiking Time: 10–14 hours

• Habitat: Arctic → Rainforest

• Accommodation: Mweka Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 7: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate

After breakfast, descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. The trail is scenic and offers a final chance to enjoy the beauty of the mountain.

At the gate, you will receive your summit certificate before being transferred back to your hotel in Moshi to celebrate your achievement.

• Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640m

• Distance: 10 km / 6.2 mi

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Habitat: Rainforest

• Meals: Breakfast included

✅ Inclusions

✔️ All park fees and government taxes

✔️ Professional, English-speaking mountain guides

✔️ Experienced porters and support crew

✔️ All camping equipment (tents, sleeping tents, dining tent)

✔️ All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

✔️ Drinking water throughout the trek

✔️ Airport transfers (arrival & departure)

✔️ Hotel accommodation in Moshi (before and after the climb)

✔️ Pre-climb briefing and equipment check

✔️ First aid kit and emergency oxygen

✔️ Pulse oximeter for daily health checks

 

❌ Exclusions

✖️ International and domestic flights

✖️ Tanzania visa fees

✖️ Travel insurance (mandatory)

✖️ Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, clothing, etc.)

✖️ Tips for guides, porters, and cook

✖️ Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs)

✖️ Additional hotel nights (if required)