7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb via Machame Route
Trek Highlights
The Machame Route is one of the most popular routes on Mount Kilimanjaro, offering scenic views, a diverse range of landscapes, and a higher success rate due to its gradual acclimatization profile. Known as the “Whiskey Route,” it is more challenging than the Marangu Route but highly rewarding for adventure seekers.
Day by Day
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Meet your guide for a comprehensive pre-climb briefing and gear check. Spend the evening preparing for your trek.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Lunch & breakfast not included).
Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Trek through lush rainforests teeming with wildlife to reach Machame Camp.
- Elevation: 1,800 meters to 3,000 meters.
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours.
- Distance: 10 km.
Accommodation: Machame Camp.
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinking water provided.
Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Hike through the heathland zone to the scenic Shira Plateau, enjoying stunning views of Mount Meru.
- Elevation: 3,000 meters to 3,850 meters.
- Hiking Time: 4-6 hours.
- Distance: 6 km.
Accommodation: Shira Camp.
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinking water provided.
Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Ascend to Lava Tower (4,600 meters) for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp.
- Elevation: 3,850 meters to 4,600 meters (Lava Tower) to 3,950 meters.
- Hiking Time: 7-8 hours.
- Distance: 10 km.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp.
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinking water provided.
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Climb the famous Barranco Wall and trek through valleys to reach Karanga Camp.
- Elevation: 3,950 meters to 4,200 meters.
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
- Distance: 5 km.
Accommodation: Karanga Camp.
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinking water provided.
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Trek to Barafu Camp, the base camp for your summit attempt.
- Elevation: 4,200 meters to 4,600 meters.
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
- Distance: 4 km.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp.
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinking water provided.
Day 7: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) at sunrise, then descend to Mweka Camp.
- Elevation: 4,600 meters to 5,895 meters (summit) and down to 3,100 meters.
- Hiking Time: 8-10 hours to summit; 4-6 hours descent.
- Distance: 16 km.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp.
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinking water provided.
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Complete your descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, then transfer to Moshi for a celebratory dinner.
- Elevation: 3,100 meters to 1,800 meters.
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours.
- Distance: 10 km.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; drinking water provided.
Day 9: Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure or continue your adventure with a safari or Zanzibar trip.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast included.
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- Climbing gear
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Sleeping bag
- Bath towels
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(No tip expected)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)