Kilimanjaro: 7-Day Machame Route Trek with Transfers

Embark on a 7-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route. Enjoy the stunning views of the sunrise from the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Embark on a 7-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. Follow the Machame Route, also known as the Whiskey Route, and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape as you make your way to the top.

Day 1:

Begin your adventure with a drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate. Pass through the village of Machame, located on the lower slopes of the mountain. As you leave the park gate, walk through the dense rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge until you reach the Machame Camp.

Day 2:

Leave the glades of the rainforest and continue on an ascending path up to a steep, rocky ridge. On the Shira Plateau, pass through heather and open moorlands, then cross a large river gorge to Shira 2 Camp.

Day 3:

Continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower, a 300-foot tall volcanic rock formation. Descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 feet.

Day 4:

Begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then, climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900-foot cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall, cross a series of hills and valleys until you descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads to Karanga Camp.

Day 5:

Leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. Continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here, make camp, rest, and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

Day 6:

Very early in the morning, around midnight, begin the push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. Ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point, be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, arrive at Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

From the summit, make the descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut campsite, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, enjoy the last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Day 7:

Continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka Village to drive you back to the hotel in Moshi.

उपलब्धता की गारंटी के लिए जितनी जल्दी हो सके बुक करें। जल्दी बुकिंग पर विचार करना विशेष रूप से तब महत्वपूर्ण है जब आप सार्वजनिक छुट्टियों या सप्ताहांत जैसे उच्च सीजन के दौरान यात्रा की योजना बना रहे हों।

इस यात्रा को आप यात्रा शुरू होने से 24 घंटे पहले बिना किसी शुल्क के रद्द कर सकते हैं। यदि आप इसे 24 घंटे बाद रद्द करते हैं या यात्रा पर नहीं आते हैं, तो भी आपको गतिविधि की पूरी कीमत चुकानी होगी। पिक-अप या प्रस्थान में देर से आना यात्रा पर नहीं आने के रूप में माना जाएगा।