The extra day and the climb high, sleep low profile on Day 3 give your body more time to adjust. Longer routes have better summit success than short ones.
7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb: Machame Route
Kilimanjaro National Park
7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb: Machame Route
Duration
7 Days - 6 Nights
- Trip TypeGuided mountain trek
- Start PointMoshi, pickup from your hotel
- End PointMoshi
- DeparturesDaily, private or group
- AccommodationMountain tents and sleeping mats
- MealsAll meals on the mountain
- SummitUhuru Peak, 5,895 m
- Minimum Age10 years
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
- Pickup in Moshi and drive to Machame Gate, 1,800 m
- Hike through rainforest, about 11 km
- 5 to 7 hours walking
- Camp at 3,000 m
Day 2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
- Climb out of the forest onto open heath
- About 5 km, 4 to 6 hours
- First wide views of Kibo
- Camp at about 3,840 m
Day 3
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
- Climb high to Lava Tower, about 4,600 m
- Descend to sleep at Barranco, 3,950 m
- Climb high, sleep low for acclimatisation
- 6 to 8 hours walking
Day 4
Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp
- Scramble up the Barranco Wall
- Short day of 4 to 5 hours
- Rest and hydrate in camp
- Camp at about 4,000 m
Day 5
Karanga to Barafu Base Camp
- Steady climb over rocky ground
- 4 to 5 hours walking
- Early dinner and summit briefing
- Camp at 4,600 m
Day 6
Summit Day: Uhuru Peak
- Start near midnight by headlamp
- Stella Point at sunrise
- Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m, the Roof of Africa
- Descend to Mweka Camp, 3,100 m
Day 7
Mweka Gate and Moshi
- Walk down through the rainforest
- Collect your summit certificate
- Transfer back to your Moshi hotel
Price Includes
Covered in the per person price.
- Park, camping and rescue fees
- Certified mountain guides
- Porters and a mountain cook
- All meals and filtered water on the mountain
- Tents and sleeping mats
- Transfers between Moshi and the gates
Price Excludes
Not covered in the price.
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance with high altitude cover
- Sleeping bag and personal gear (rentals available)
- Hotel nights before and after the climb
- Tips for the mountain crew
Questions About This Trip
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Why choose the 7-day Machame Route?
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How fit do I need to be?
You need good walking fitness. Train with long hill walks for two to three months before you come.
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When is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro?
January to early March and June to October are the driest months. April and May are the long rains.
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Can I add a safari after the climb?
Yes. Most climbers add our 3-day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater safari.
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