Activities

• 6 Day Trek

Accommodation

• 6 Nights Camping
• 2 Nights Hotel

Meals

• 7 Dinners
• 7 Lunches
• 6 Breakfasts

🏔️ Mount Kilimanjaro – 7-Day Machame Route Trek

🌍 Destination: Tanzania | 🗓 Duration: 7 Days | 📊 Difficulty Level: Hard (Ideal for well-prepared trekkers seeking the best acclimatization & summit success rate.)

🥾 Route: Machame (Whiskey Route – The most scenic but physically demanding Kilimanjaro climb)

The Machame Route is one of the most popular and rewarding paths to the Uhuru Peak (5,895m) of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known for its steep ascents, diverse landscapes, and excellent acclimatization, this 7-day trek follows the “hike high, sleep low” approach, significantly improving your summit success rate.

Expedition Highlights

Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – The highest point in Africa!
Trek through five unique climate zones, from rainforest to arctic terrain.
Expert local guides & porters ensuring safety and comfort.
Small group adventure, ensuring a personalized experience.
Sustainable trekking experience, supporting local communities and eco-tourism initiatives.

🗓️ Day 1 :

Arrive in Moshi – Pre-Trek Briefing

📍 Location: Moshi, Tanzania
🏕️ Overnight: Lodge in Moshi
✈️ Activities: Arrival, trek briefing, and gear check

Arrive in Moshi, meet your professional guides, and go through a detailed trek briefing with an equipment check before getting some rest.

🗓️ Day 2 :

Moshi (900m) to Machame Camp (2,835m) – Rainforest Zone

📍 Route: Machame Gate → Machame Camp
🥾 Trek Duration: 5-7 Hours
🏕️ Overnight: Machame Camp

Start at Machame Gate (1,640m), trekking through a lush rainforest full of Colobus monkeys and exotic birds. The trail steepens before reaching Machame Camp (2,835m).

🗓️ Day 3 :

Machame Camp (2,835m) to Shira Camp (3,850m) – Moorland Terrain

📍 Route: Machame Camp → Shira Plateau → Shira Camp
🥾 Trek Duration: 4-6 Hours
🏕️ Overnight: Shira Camp

Leave the rainforest and enter alpine moorland, with giant lobelias and incredible views of Kibo Peak. Reach Shira Camp (3,850m) on the Shira Plateau, an ancient volcanic caldera.

🗓️ Day 4 :

Shira Camp (3,850m) to Barranco Camp (3,960m) via Lava Tower (4,630m) – Acclimatization Day

📍 Route: Shira Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
🥾 Trek Duration: 6-7 Hours
🏕️ Overnight: Barranco Camp

A critical acclimatization day! Trek to Lava Tower (4,630m) before descending to Barranco Camp (3,960m), improving altitude adjustment. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Western Breach and the Great Barranco Wall.

🗓️ Day 5 :

Barranco Camp (3,960m) to Karanga Camp (4,035m) – Short Acclimatization Trek

📍 Route: Barranco Camp → Karanga Valley → Barafu Camp
🥾 Trek Duration: 7-8 Hours
🏕️ Overnight: Barafu Camp

Trek up the steep Barranco Wall, a fun but manageable rock scramble. Follow a short but important acclimatization trek to Karanga Camp (4,035m), which prepares your body for summit night.

Day 6 :

Karanga Camp (4,035m) to Barafu Camp (4,673m) – Summit Base Camp

📍 Route: Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
🥾 Trek Duration: 4-5 Hours
🏕️ Overnight: Barafu Camp

A gradual but steady climb through alpine desert terrain leads to Barafu Camp (4,673m), the final stop before the summit attempt. Rest early, as the midnight summit push is next!

Day 7 :

Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m)

📍 Route: Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
🥾 Trek Duration: 10-14 Hours
🏕️ Overnight: Mweka Camp

⏰ Summit Night Begins! Wake up at midnight for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), passing Stella Point (5,756m) for the most spectacular sunrise over Africa.

📸 Celebrate reaching Africa’s highest peak! After taking photos, begin your descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m) for some well-deserved rest.

🚀 Congratulations – You’ve Summited Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route! 🎉

Day 8 :

Bonus Day (Optional): Descend to Mweka Gate & Return to Moshi

📍 Route: Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Moshi
🥾 Trek Duration: 4-5 Hours
🏕️ Overnight: Lodge in Moshi

Descend through the lush rainforest back to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificate before returning to Moshi for a celebration dinner.

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek (Machame Route – 7 Days)

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🏔️ Mount Kilimanjaro – 7-Day Machame Route Trek

Expedition Highlights

🏔️ Mount Kilimanjaro – 7-Day Machame Route Trek

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Activities

Accommodation

Meals

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

🏔️ Mount Kilimanjaro – 7-Day Machame Route Trek

Expedition Highlights

🏔️ Mount Kilimanjaro – 7-Day Machame Route Trek

Inclusion/Exclusion

🏕️ What’s Included?

🚫 What’s Excluded?

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

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