Eight Day-Seven Night Machame

8-Day 7-night Machame Route with an Overnight in Crater offers comfortably paced ascent of Kilimanjaro, allowing ample time for acclimatization.

$2000-2500 USD

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Safari summary

This 8-day 7-night Kilimanjaro Machame Route tour with a Crater Overnight offers a comfortably paced ascent of Kilimanjaro, allowing ample time for acclimatization. The 8-day 7-night Machame Route tour up Mount Kilimanjaro is undoubtedly our most popular tour package, and for good reason in 2025 and 2026.
This 8-day 7-night Kilimanjaro Machame route offers an exciting challenge and adventure, surrounded by stunning landscapes, ranging from rainforests to deserts and even polar ice fields. Plus, you'll benefit from a gradual acclimatization process. Secure your spot on this highly sought-after Kilimanjaro route by booking early. SMILE WIDE EXPEDITION offers Machame Route 8 Days with a 7-night Kilimanjaro package which is suitable for both experienced adventurers and first-time high-altitude climbers.

This 8-day 7-night Kilimanjaro Machame route tour ensures excellent acclimatization for a high success rate. As you approach Kilimanjaro's peaks from the southwest, you'll pass through the vast Shira Plateau, the impressive Lava Tower, and the breathtaking Southern Ice Field. Along the way, you'll have the chance to encounter unique wildlife in untouched wilderness.
The journey to the summit will be incredibly rewarding and unforgettable. If you're going to climb Kilimanjaro just once, make it a truly spectacular experience. Explore our tour itinerary to discover what awaits you on your thrilling 8-day 7-night Kilimanjaro Machame Route tour.
The 8-day 7 nights Kilimanjaro Machame Route Tour Highlights
Day 1: Moshi/ Arusha – Machame gate – Machame camp
Day 2: Machame camp – Shira 2 camp
Day 3: Shira 2 camp – Lava tower – Barranco camp
Day 4: Barranco camp – Karanga
Day 5: Karanga – Barafu camp – Kosovo camp
Day 6: Kosovo camp –Crater camp
Day 7: Crater camp - Uhuru Peak (summit point) – Mweka camp
Day 8: Mweka camp – Mweka gate – Back to Moshi

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, October, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Internal flights
International flights
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Machame gate - Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, you'll head to the Kilimanjaro entrance gate. Your guide will handle registration while you prepare for the climb. Your Kilimanjaro journey begins in the stunning mountain rainforest with ancient trees and unique flora. Look out for black and white colobus monkeys. After 5-6 hours, you'll reach Machame Camp, just above the tree line, for dinner and an overnight stay in tents.

Overnight at Machame Camp

Day 2: Machame Camp-Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

After an early morning start, the path steepens. The landscape changes into heath and moorland and the open landscape allows you to see the impressive mountain range. Today’s stage is shorter than the previous day and you will arrive at the New Shira Camp by mid-afternoon. The camp has a breath-taking view of the mountain and during sunset, the evening sun lights the rock face and glacier of Kibo.

Overnight at Shira camp

Day 3: Shira-Lover Tower- Barranco

Kilimanjaro

Today's climb gains about 800 meters in elevation, preparing you for altitudes above 4,500 meters in the coming days. The journey starts with an ascent above the Shira Plateau towards the Lava Tower. Passing the Kibo peak junction, we head southeast to the Lava Tower, often called the "Shark's Tooth." Afterward, we reach the Arrow Glacier junction at 16,000ft. The route crosses the Barranco Valley with its unique flora, leading to the picturesque Barranco Camp after 6-7 hours.

Overnight at Barranco Camp

Day 4: Barranco - Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

After sleeping below the Great Barranco Wall, you get your chance to tackle this hurdle. Continue up until you reach just below the Heim Glacier. Then head down through the Karanga Valley. This is the last place for your porters to gather water. They will collect all the water for the remainder of the ascent here. You will settle in here at the Karanga Camp. After lunch, you can spend the afternoon doing light exploring or resting while taking in the views of Mawenzi’s towering spires

Overnight at Karanga Camp

Day 5: Karanga to Barafu/kosovo

Kilimanjaro

Awakening to the sunlight dancing off the Kibo Summit, you will enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting out to today’s destination – Barafu Camp. Most of the day will be spent walking through very dry desertic terrain, with Kibo ever present on your left side. After 3 to 4 hours you will reach Barafu Camp, where you will have an early dinner and night as the highlight of your trip is only a few short hours away.

Overnight at Barafu/Kosovo Camp

Day 6: Barafu/Kosovo -Crater Camp

Kilimanjaro

The day starts particularly early today. You’ll keep up with the sunrise in order to begin the most challenging day of any you’ll spend on the mountain. After 5-7 hours of climbing the scree and ash paths of the Kibo, you will arrive at Stella Point, the crater rim of Kilimanjaro. From here you will then hike down to the Crater Camp which lies at an altitude of 5730 m, making it the highest camp on the mountain.

Overnight at Crater Camp

Day 7: Crater Camp -Summit -mweka

Kilimanjaro

The final ascent begins at sunrise, lasting around two slow and challenging hours due to high altitude. You'll reach Uhuru Peak (5895m), the "Roof of Africa," with breathtaking views. After a break and celebration, return to Barafu Camp before noon for a warm meal. Then, descend to Mweka Camp (3080m) in about 3 hours. Enjoy an evening meal, relax, and get a good night's sleep.

Overnight at Mweka Camp

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka-Moshi

Kilimanjaro

The final leg of your amazing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then a gentle 2 to 3 hours’ descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you. He will take you back and after a warm shower, the rest of the day is free to relax, relax at the pool or celebrate your achievement.

Moshi town

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