• Machame Route: Kilimanjaro Climb (7-Days)
  • Machame Route: Kilimanjaro Climb (7-Days)
  • Machame Route: Kilimanjaro Climb (7-Days)
  • Machame Route: Kilimanjaro Climb (7-Days)
  • Machame Route: Kilimanjaro Climb (7-Days)

Machame Route: Kilimanjaro Climb (7-Days)

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ID: GYG765235-1240824
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Country: Tanzania

Duration: 1 days


Description

The Machame Route is a popular trekking path on Mount Kilimanjaro, renowned for its scenic beauty and challenging terrain.
1. Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
• Elevation: 1,800m to 2,835m (5,905ft to 9,301ft)
• Distance: 11 km / 7 miles
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Description: The trek begins at Machame Gate, winding through lush rainforest. Expect to see dense vegetation, streams, and possibly some wildlife.

2. Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
• Elevation: 2,835m to 3,750m (9,301ft to 12,303ft)
• Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
• Description: The path continues through rainforest before transitioning to moorland. The trail gets steeper but offers panoramic views of the Shira Plateau.

3. Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
• Elevation: 3,750m to 4,600m to 3,900m (12,303ft to 15,091ft to 12,795ft)
• Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert
• Description: A challenging day with significant altitude gain followed by a descent. Trekkers pass the Lava Tower for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp.

4. Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
• Elevation: 3,900m to 3,995m (12,795ft to 13,106ft)
• Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Description: This day involves climbing the Barranco Wall, which is a steep but manageable scramble. The trail then undulates until reaching Karanga Camp.

5. Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
• Elevation: 3,995m to 4,673m (13,106ft to 15,331ft)
• Distance: 4 km / 2 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Description: A shorter hike to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit. Trekkers will rest here before the final ascent.

6. Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
• Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m to 3,100m (15,331ft to 19,341ft to 10,170ft)
• Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent (3 miles ascent / 7 miles descent)
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 6-8 hours descent
• Habitat: Arctic to Rainforest
• Description: The summit attempt begins around midnight. After reaching Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, trekkers descend to Mweka Camp for rest.

7. Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
• Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640m (10,170ft to 5,380ft)
• Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Description: A gentle descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where climbers will receive their summit certificates.

Highlights

  • Stunning Scenery
  • Acclimatization Advantage
  • Comfortable Camping

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Health and Fitness:
2. Travel Insurance:
3. Vaccinations and Health Precautions:
4. Visa and Documentation:
5. Packing List:
6. Booking with a Reputable Operator:
7. Acclimatization and Itinerary:
8. Financial Preparation:
9. Environmental Responsibility:
10. Mental Preparation:
INCLUDED
  • One private arrival and departure transfer per group between Kilimanjaro Airport and your hotel in a private vehicle with driver
  • 2 night’s hotel accommodation Arusha/Moshi
  • All Kilimanjaro National Park entrance fees, camping/cabin fees, and climbing permits.
  • Emergency oxygen (for emergency use only, not as a summit aid)
  • Complete first aid kit (for emergency use only)
  • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook.
  • Salaries paid to the mountain support team according to KINAPA (Kilimanjaro National Park Authority) guidelines.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
  • Superior quality camping equipment (Camping Stands, Sleeping Mats, Camp Chairs, Camp Tables, Dining Tent • Porter to carry your duffel bag, with a maximum weight of 15 kg / 32 lbs., from one campsite to another
  • Certified Kilimanjaro National Park for its successful summit attempt
NOT INCLUDED
  • Flights and airport taxes
  • Articles of a personal nature
  • Mandatory gratuities for guides, porters, and cook (average gratuity ranges from US$250 to US$350 per hiker, depending on the number of days and number of hikers in the group, as well as the route chosen)
  • Tanzania Entry Visa ($50 per passport for most nationalities / $100 per visa for U.S. Passport holders)
  • Vaccination requirements (yellow fever: only required if you are traveling to Tanzania through a country infected with yellow fever, Meningitis and Hepatitis A are still optional, but recommended)
  • Optional but highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
  • Personal trekking/trekking equipment: You can rent some of the equipment in Tanzania.
  • Optional live tracking service: subject to an additional cost, depending on availability and advance booking.
  • Snacks, personal medicine and beverages
  • Meals and beverages not specified.
  • Private bathroom for extra group $150

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.