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Our 7-day Machame route is the perfect adventure to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. This route is known for its amazing views, different landscapes, and a high chance of reaching the top. You will hike through beautiful rainforests, open moorlands, and icy glaciers with the help of our friendly and experienced guides. The route is designed to give you enough time to adjust to the altitude, making your climb safer and more enjoyable. Don’t miss the chance to stand on the highest point in Africa. Book your journey to the roof of Africa today for an experience you’ll never forget!
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We offer convenient pickups from both your hotel and the airport. For airport pickups, our driver will be waiting at the arrival hall with a sign displaying the lead traveler's name, ensuring a smooth and easy meeting with your guide.
Itinerary
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1
Your journey starts with a drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate. After signing in and getting a quick briefing, you’ll begin your walk through a thick rainforest. The trail is surrounded by green trees, and you might even see some animals along the way. You’ll hike for about 5 to 7 hours, covering around 11 km (7 miles), before reaching Machame Camp, which is 3,010 meters (9,875 feet) above sea level.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
On the second day, the trail gets steeper as you leave the rainforest and move into the moorland zone. The scenery changes a lot, with amazing views of Mount Meru and the Shira Plateau. You will walk for about 4-6 hours, covering 5 km (3 miles), and arrive at Shira Camp, which is 3,840 meters (12,600 feet) above sea level.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
This day is very important to help your body get used to the high altitude. You will hike up to Lava Tower, which is 4,630 meters (15,190 feet) high, where you will have lunch and rest. After that, you will go down to Barranco Camp, which is at 3,960 meters (13,000 feet). The hike is about 10 km (6 miles) and takes 6-8 hours. Going down to Barranco Camp helps your body adjust to the altitude and makes it easier for you to keep climbing.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
You begin the day by climbing the Barranco Wall, which is steep but safe and does not need any special climbing skills. Once you reach the top, you’ll enjoy amazing views of the surrounding landscape. After the climb, the trail leads through a dry, open area to Karanga Camp, which is 4,035 meters (13,250 feet) above sea level. The hike is about 5 km (3 miles) and takes 4 to 5 hours.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
The hike to Barafu Camp is short but steep, as you climb higher. It takes about 4 to 5 hours to walk 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) through the rocky alpine desert. Barafu Camp is at 4,640 meters (15,220 feet) and is where you prepare for the big climb to the summit. After an early dinner, you’ll rest and get ready for the final challenge.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
You will start your climb to the top around midnight. This is the hardest part of the trek because it’s steep and the ground is loose. After 7-8 hours of walking, you will reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). Here, you can celebrate your amazing achievement. After spending some time at the summit, you will head back down to Barafu Camp for a short rest. Then, you will continue descending to Mweka Camp, which is at 3,110 meters (10,200 feet). The total distance you will cover for the day is about 17 km (11 miles), and it will take 12-15 hours in total.
15 hours • Admission ticket free -
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On the final day, you will walk down through the beautiful rainforest to Mweka Gate. The trail is green and full of life, and you might see some animals along the way. The walk takes about 3-4 hours and is 10 km (6 miles) long. At Mweka Gate, you will get your summit certificate. After that, we will drive you back to Moshi, where you can relax and celebrate your amazing achievement!
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Moshi to Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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