Day 1
Arrive in Moshi or Arusha, briefing and equipment check.
7 Days • Challenging
Machame Route — Kilimanjaro Trek
Known as one of the most scenic routes on Kilimanjaro.
Route overview
Machame Route, 7 Days
The Machame Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the south and is widely chosen for its varied scenery, from rainforest to alpine desert. The 7-day version adds an extra acclimatisation day, which many trekkers find helpful.
Indicative price
From $1,650 per person
Prices are indicative and may vary depending on group size, travel dates, accommodation, permits, park fees and requested services. Contact us for a current quotation.
Trek highlights
- Shira Plateau
- Lava Tower
- Barranco Wall
- Uhuru Peak summit night
Typically included
- Park entry and camping fees
- Experienced mountain guide and crew
- Tents, mess tent and camping equipment
- Fresh meals on the mountain
- Drinking water on trek
- Airport transfers on request
Itinerary
Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trek — 7 days
The most popular scenic Mount Kilimanjaro trekking route, climbing through rainforest, moorland and alpine desert to Uhuru Peak.
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From $1,650 per person — indicative
Day 2
Machame Gate to Machame Camp through dense rainforest.
Day 3
Machame Camp to Shira Camp with your first open views of the summit.
Day 4
Shira to Lava Tower and down to Barranco Camp to help acclimatise.
Day 5
Barranco Wall, Karanga Valley and on to Karanga Camp.
Day 6
Karanga to Barafu Camp, early dinner and rest before summit night.
Day 7
Midnight start to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp and out to Moshi.
Route
Machame Gate — Shira — Barranco — Barafu — Uhuru Peak — Mweka Gate
Typically included
- Park entry, camping or hut fees and rescue fees
- Licensed mountain guides, cook and porters
- All meals and drinking water on the mountain
- Camping equipment where applicable
- Transfers between Moshi/Arusha and the gate
- Pre-trek briefing and equipment check
Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trek — questions travellers ask
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