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7-days Mount Kilimanjaro on Machame Route Trek

Trek Mount Kilimanjaro on the popular Machame route

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Tanzania, Africa

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7-days Mount Kilimanjaro on Machame Route Trek

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7 Days

Jan-Feb, Jun, Aug-Sep

Trekking

Guided, Private

Camping

Very Hard (5/5)

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Meals

Don't worry about meals. 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners are included. Purified drinking water is also included.

Transfers

Check out the 'What's Included' tab for more info on personal transfers during your tour.

Local Support

Travel stress-free knowing in-country local support is available by regular phone or WhatsApp to support you during your tour.

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Enjoy the flexibility and ease of staggered payments in your own currency using your choice of credit card.

Route Resources

Route notes, maps, and/or a trail app make navigation on this tour a breeze.

Park Entrance Fees

Included where possible! Check the 'What's Included' tab for more info on park entrance fees during your tour.

Luggage transfers

Take a load off, with optional or included luggage transfers. Check inclusions for further details.

Accommodation for 7-days Mount Kilimanjaro on Machame Route Trek

All the included accommodations are camping tents at designated camps along the trail. Tents are good quality and waterproof with a sleeping mattress. The provided tents are double occupancy. Private tents and private toilets can be rented as additional gear. Small group mess tents with tables and chairs are provided as well.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers

You can pay a supplement to have a private tent (please enquire for more information).

Night 1

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Lindrin Lodge in Moshi

This beautiful lodge near Moshi is a perfect spot to relax before and after your adventure to Kilimanjaro. Cozy rooms, nice area and all the amenities needed to guarantee comfortable stay!

Night 2

Machame Camp

Machame Camp is a well-organized camp just outside the tropical forest area at 3,000m. There are views of the peak. There are splendid sunset views on Mount Meru.

Night 3

Shira Camp

After cresting the dramatic Shira Ridge, you’ll see why people rave about the views from the plateau. This is where you’ll find Shira Camp.

Night 4

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp is set in a rocky valley. Hopefully the view of the Barranco Wall in the distance will help motivate you for the upcoming journey.

Night 5

Karanga Camp

Set high just above the beautiful Karanga Valley, this site is a great place to explore or relax at the end of another long day on the trail.

Night 6

Barafu Camp

Tonight, you’re sleeping at over 4,600m above sea level with the summit in sight.

Night 7

Mweka Camp

You’ll enjoy an abundance of fresh air at the much lower altitude Mweka Camp, where you’ll celebrate your climb with fellow campers.

Night 8

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Lindrin Lodge in Moshi

This beautiful lodge near Moshi is a perfect spot to relax before and after your adventure to Kilimanjaro. Cozy rooms, nice area and all the amenities needed to guarantee comfortable stay!

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7-days Mount Kilimanjaro on Machame Route Trek Tour Details

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7-days Mount Kilimanjaro on Machame Route Trek Itinerary

Day 0

Pre-trek briefing

Overnight Location - None | Distance - None | Meals - None

If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, you will be picked from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi.

Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today you will spend time having a pre-trek briefing. The team will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.

Day 1 Hit the trail at the Machame Gate

Overnight Location - Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,026m / 9,927ft) | Distance - 5 to 6 hours, 11 km, 1220m elevation gain | Meals - Lunch, dinner

You’ll be picked up this morning at your hotel in Moshi for a drive to the trailhead at Machame Gate. Your trek today winds through the rainforest and up the ridge to where you’ll spend your first night on the mountain at Machame Camp.

Day 2 Hike the ridge to Shira Camp

Overnight Location - Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,766m / 12,355ft) | Distance - 4 to 5 hours, 5 km, 800m elevation gain | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Today the scenery you trek through will only get more impressive the higher you climb. As the rainforest recedes, you’ll climb the dramatic ridge to Shira Plateau where you’ll be camping for the night.

Day 3 Trek past the Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Overnight Location - Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,983m / 13,067ft) | Distance - 5 to 6 hours, 10 km, 863m of ascent, 646m of descent | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

This morning will be a strenuous trek to the Lava Tower. You can even climb this 100m volcanic plug, otherwise known as “Shark Tooth”. After lunch, you’ll get a break from the higher altitude as you descend into Barranco Valley. Enjoy the fantastic view of Mount Kibo and the southern glaciers from tonight’s resting place at Barranco Camp.

Day 4 Climb the Barranco Wall and descend to Karanga Camp

Overnight Location - Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,983m / 13,067ft) | Distance - 3 to 4 hours, 5 km, 846m of ascent, 655m of descent | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Yesterday you caught sight of the impressive Barranco Wall, and today you will climb over it! Not to worry, you don’t need any technical climbing skills to reach the top. Although you may need to use your hands for balance in some sections, it just takes determination and your feet to reach the top. Enjoy the view, then you’ll be hiking back down the valley to Karanga Camp for the night.

Day 5 Trek to Barafu Camp

Overnight Location - Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (4,550m / 14,928ft) | Distance - 3 to 4 hours, 4 km, 650m of ascent | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Today will be a shorter day on the trail through the somewhat desolate volcanic desert. You may find the effects of the altitude making the day more challenging as you get acclimatized. Rest well tonight at Barafu Camp, as you’ll have a very early wake up call!

Day 6 Stella Point sunrise and final ascent to summit

Overnight Location - Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,110m / 10,203ft) | Distance - 10 to 13 hours, 18km, 1,195m of ascent, 2,805m of descent | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

You’ll want to wear your headlamp when you hit the trail sometime around midnight this morning. The early start ensures you’ll arrive at Stella Point for an incredible sunrise. The elevation and tricky footing through heavy scree and snow on the last stretch of your ascent will all be a challenge, but it’ll be worth it soon. When you reach the top of Uhuru Peak you’ll have earned the breathtaking view from the highest point in all of Africa! This afternoon you’ll be hiking back down to a much more comfortable altitude to spend the night at Mweka Camp.

Day 7 Return to Mweka Gate and back to Moshi

Overnight Location - None | Distance - 3 to 4 hours, 10km, 1410m of descent | Meals - Breakfast

Today is your last day on the mountain as you trek down back into the warmer rainforest climate. You’ll receive your summit certificate on your arrival at Mweka Gate. Here you’ll meet the vehicle that will return you to your hotel in Moshi. Well done!

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7-days Mount Kilimanjaro on Machame Route Trek

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7-days Mount Kilimanjaro on Machame Route Trek

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