The most complete guide to the 7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour from Arusha or Moshi, designed for adventure seekers eager to conquer Africa's highest peak. Starting from Moshi or Arusha move to the Machame Gate, this exhilarating trek leads you through diverse ecosystems, from lush rainforests to alpine deserts, offering stunning views and varied landscapes. The carefully planned itinerary ensures optimal acclimatization with a "climb high, sleep low" strategy for a safe ascent. Each day includes a steady climb, culminating at Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), your ultimate reward. The tour features expert guides, porters, and all necessary equipment for a smooth experience. With 7 days of trekking, the itinerary is perfect for those with good fitness and hiking experience, balancing challenge and rest. Ideal for anyone looking for an unforgettable Kilimanjaro adventure, this package provides everything needed to reach the summit and experience the magic of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The 7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour offers an unforgettable adventure for those aiming to summit Africa's highest peak. Starting from Machame Gate near Arusha or Moshi, this route takes trekkers through diverse ecosystems, from lush rainforests to alpine deserts, with stunning views throughout. The carefully planned itinerary follows a "climb high, sleep low" strategy for optimal acclimatization, increasing the chances of reaching Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters. Ideal for individuals with good fitness and hiking experience, the trek includes expert guides, porters, and all necessary equipment. With seven days of varied terrain and rest, the Machame Route provides a challenging yet rewarding climb, ensuring a safe ascent and a lifetime achievement of standing at the summit of Kilimanjaro.
• Elevation: Machame Gate 1,800m – Machame Camp 2,835m
• Distance: 11km
• Hiking time: 5 -6 hours
• Climatic condition: Montane forest
Our hike to the roof of Africa will start from machame gate and traverse through the lush green forest of Mt. Kilimanjaro. As the altitude rises we will enjoy the mesmerizing flora and fauna of the rain forest, after the walk we arrive to the first camp, located at 3,000m above sea level. If the weather permits we might get our first view of the glaciated dome of kibo
• Elevation : Machame Camp 2,835m– Shira Camp 3,750m
• Distance: 5 km
• Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours
• Climatic condition: Moorland
• shelter: Shira camp
This will be a short day and we will hike up a steep ridge that leads to a small semi-circular cliff known as picnic site and proceed up a steady ascent through the lower alpine moorland, the place is popular for beautiful wild alpine flowers.The route now turns west into a river gorge until we arrive at Shira campsite. Amazing view of kibo peak can be seen from here.
• Elevation : Shira Camp 3,750m – Barranco Camp 3,900m to Lava Tower camp 4600m
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours
• Climatic condition: Moorland
• Shelter: Barranco
On this day, we hike on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We trek the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the lava tower and the final section of the western breach, we will there after descend to the greatbarranco.
• Elevation : Barranco Camp 3,900m - Karanga camp 3,995m
• Distance: 6 km
• Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours
• Climatic condition: Moorland
• Shelter: Karanga camp
We will leave barranco after breakfast and proceed on a steep ridge passing the intimidating barranco wall to the karanga valley campsite. This is a short day special for acclimatisation.
• Elevation (M): Karanga Camp 3,995m – Barafu Camp 4,673m
• Distance: 4 km
• Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours
• Climatic condition: Alpine desert
• Shelter: Barafu camp
On this day, we leave karanga and proceed to the junction which connects with the mweka trail. We proceed to the barafu hut which offers magnificent views of the summit from many different angles. Here we will rest and get an early dinner preparing for the summit day. At this point we get a clear view of kibo and mawenzi.
• Elevation : Barafu Camp 4,673m - Uhuru peak 5,895m – Mweka Camp 3,100m
• Distance: 5km ascent/ 12km descent
• Hiking time: 7 – 8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
• Climatic condition: Arctic
• Shelter: Mweka Camp
We will have a very early wake up around midnight and push our way to the summit. This can be a bit challenging compared to the other parts of our trekking. At stella point we will have a short break and if weather permits we will be rewarded with the most beautiful sunrise. After stella point we will encounter snow all the way to the summit and after arrival at the highest point in Africa, we will take some pictures and immediately descend to mweka hut and make a short stop at barafu for lunch. Mweka camp is located in the upper forest and mist or rain is normal in the afternoon. In the evening,we will have our last dinner on the mountain and get our well-earned rest.
• Descend (ft) : Mweka Camp 10,000m- Mweka Gate 5,400m
• Distance: 10km
• Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours
• Climatic condition: Rain forest
Our hike will proceed with the descent down to the mweka park gate and receive our summit success certificate. Lower altitude can be wet and muddy so gaiters and trekking poles can be very helpful. Our Tanzania Natural Tours car will be waiting for us at the mweka gate and drive us back to Moshi.
During the climb you will be staying in special camps and huts!
• Flights(Domestics and 1nternational flight)
• Travel insurance & Medical insurance)
• visas and passport fees
• Personal items
• Extra activities
• Soda and Alcoholic drinks
• Tipping the crew