7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame Route

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our expert guides will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. After settling in, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and have a chance to rest. In the evening, there will be a Kilimanjaro briefing and equipment checkup to ensure you are prepared for the trek.

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our expert guides will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. After settling in, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and have a chance to rest. In the evening, there will be a Kilimanjaro briefing and equipment checkup to ensure you are prepared for the trek.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart from Moshi and drive to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. The journey will take you through the scenic Machame village. Once you reach the Machame Gate at 1800m/5905ft, you will complete the necessary registration procedures. From there, your trekking adventure begins as you enter the lush rainforest. It is recommended to use trekking poles and gaiters for a more comfortable trekking experience. The day's destination is Machame Camp at 3000m/9,842ft, which will be your overnight stay. The distance covered today is approximately 11km/8 miles, and the walking time is around 6-7 hours. The habitat is characterized by the rainforest zone.

Destination: Machame Gate To Machame Camp

Accommodation: Machame Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart from Moshi and drive to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. The journey will take you through the scenic Machame village. Once you reach the Machame Gate at 1800m/5905ft, you will complete the necessary registration procedures. From there, your trekking adventure begins as you enter the lush rainforest. It is recommended to use trekking poles and gaiters for a more comfortable trekking experience. The day's destination is Machame Camp at 3000m/9,842ft, which will be your overnight stay. The distance covered today is approximately 11km/8 miles, and the walking time is around 6-7 hours. The habitat is characterized by the rainforest zone.

Destination: Machame Gate To Machame Camp

Accommodation: Machame Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

After breakfast, you will leave the glades of Machame Camp and continue along the trekking path. The route will take you through a valley covered in heather and a steep rocky ridge. You will then reach the river gorge and proceed towards Shira Camp at 3840m/12,598ft. This will be your dinner and overnight campsite. The distance covered today is approximately 5km/3 miles, and the walking time is around 4-5 hours. The habitat transitions to the heather and moorland zone.

Destination: Machame Camp To Shira Cave

Accommodation: Shira Cave Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

After breakfast, you will leave the glades of Machame Camp and continue along the trekking path. The route will take you through a valley covered in heather and a steep rocky ridge. You will then reach the river gorge and proceed towards Shira Camp at 3840m/12,598ft. This will be your dinner and overnight campsite. The distance covered today is approximately 5km/3 miles, and the walking time is around 4-5 hours. The habitat transitions to the heather and moorland zone.

Destination: Machame Camp To Shira Cave

Accommodation: Shira Cave Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

From Shira Camp, you will continue your trek towards the Shira Plateau. As you pass over the junction to Kibo peak, you will make your way towards Lava Tower at 4550m/14,927ft. Afterward, you will reach the second junction that leads to the Arrow Glacier. Your path will then take you to Barranco Hut at 3900m/12,795ft, where you will have dinner and spend the night. The distance covered today is approximately 10km/6 miles, and the walking time is around 5-7 hours. The habitat changes to the alpine desert zone.

Destination: Shira Cave To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

From Shira Camp, you will continue your trek towards the Shira Plateau. As you pass over the junction to Kibo peak, you will make your way towards Lava Tower at 4550m/14,927ft. Afterward, you will reach the second junction that leads to the Arrow Glacier. Your path will then take you to Barranco Hut at 3900m/12,795ft, where you will have dinner and spend the night. The distance covered today is approximately 10km/6 miles, and the walking time is around 5-7 hours. The habitat changes to the alpine desert zone.

Destination: Shira Cave To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

After breakfast, you will leave Barranco Hut and continue along a steep ridge. You will take a path that leads to Karanga Valley Campsite at 4100m/13,451ft. The distance covered today is approximately 5km/3 miles, and the walking time is around 3-4 hours. The habitat remains in the alpine desert zone.

Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Karanga Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

After breakfast, you will leave Barranco Hut and continue along a steep ridge. You will take a path that leads to Karanga Valley Campsite at 4100m/13,451ft. The distance covered today is approximately 5km/3 miles, and the walking time is around 3-4 hours. The habitat remains in the alpine desert zone.

Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Karanga Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

After breakfast, you will depart from Karanga Camp and head towards the junction that connects with the Mweka trail. From there, you will continue to Barafu Hut Base Camp at 4600m/15,091ft. Along the way, you will be treated to stunning panoramic views. At Barafu Hut, you will set up camp and rest before dinner. The distance covered today is approximately 4km/3 miles, and the walking time is around 3-4 hours. The habitat is still the alpine desert zone.

Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Barafu Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

After breakfast, you will depart from Karanga Camp and head towards the junction that connects with the Mweka trail. From there, you will continue to Barafu Hut Base Camp at 4600m/15,091ft. Along the way, you will be treated to stunning panoramic views. At Barafu Hut, you will set up camp and rest before dinner. The distance covered today is approximately 4km/3 miles, and the walking time is around 3-4 hours. The habitat is still the alpine desert zone.

Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Barafu Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

In the early morning, you will start your ascent to the summit. The path takes you between the Ratzel glaciers and Rebmann. You will reach Stella Point at 5735m/18,815ft, located on the crater rim, where you can take a short rest. From there, you will continue your journey to Uhuru Peak at 5895m/19,340ft, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. After reaching the summit, you will descend to Mweka Hut campsite, stopping at Barafu for lunch and some shopping. Trekking poles and gaiters are recommended for the descent, as the terrain can be loose. Finally, you will reach Mweka Camp at 3100m/10,170ft, situated in the upper forest. This will be your last dinner on the mountain. The distance covered today is approximately 13km/8 miles, and the walking time is around 11-14 hours. The habitat transitions from the summit zone to the forest.

Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

In the early morning, you will start your ascent to the summit. The path takes you between the Ratzel glaciers and Rebmann. You will reach Stella Point at 5735m/18,815ft, located on the crater rim, where you can take a short rest. From there, you will continue your journey to Uhuru Peak at 5895m/19,340ft, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. After reaching the summit, you will descend to Mweka Hut campsite, stopping at Barafu for lunch and some shopping. Trekking poles and gaiters are recommended for the descent, as the terrain can be loose. Finally, you will reach Mweka Camp at 3100m/10,170ft, situated in the upper forest. This will be your last dinner on the mountain. The distance covered today is approximately 13km/8 miles, and the walking time is around 11-14 hours. The habitat transitions from the summit zone to the forest.

Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

After breakfast, you will descend further towards the Mweka exit gate at 1650m/5500ft. At the gate, you will receive your summit certificates. During the descent, it is more comfortable to wear shorts and T-shirts as you reach lower elevations. Trekking poles and gaiters will still be useful. From the gate, you will proceed to Mweka village and then be driven back to your hotel in Moshi, marking the end of your trek. The distance covered today is approximately 10km/6 miles, and the walking time is around 3-4 hours. The habitat is the rainforest.

Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

After breakfast, you will descend further towards the Mweka exit gate at 1650m/5500ft. At the gate, you will receive your summit certificates. During the descent, it is more comfortable to wear shorts and T-shirts as you reach lower elevations. Trekking poles and gaiters will still be useful. From the gate, you will proceed to Mweka village and then be driven back to your hotel in Moshi, marking the end of your trek. The distance covered today is approximately 10km/6 miles, and the walking time is around 3-4 hours. The habitat is the rainforest.

Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

On this day, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure. To make arrangements for your Machame Route trek and ensure a successful trip within your budget, we recommend contacting Kilimanjaro Bound. They offer various packages to choose from, allowing you to tailor your vacation to your needs and preferences.

On this day, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure. To make arrangements for your Machame Route trek and ensure a successful trip within your budget, we recommend contacting Kilimanjaro Bound. They offer various packages to choose from, allowing you to tailor your vacation to your needs and preferences.