Eight Days-Machame Budget Tour

8 days—This 8 days Kilimanjaro Budget tour via machame route up to summit 5,895 meters commence and concludes in Moshi or Arusha in 2025-2026.

$1965-2500 USD

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Safari summary

The Machame Route 8 Days Budget tour up summit of Mount Kilimanjaro 5,895 meters is undoubtedly our most sought-after tour package. And it’s no wonder. You get to experience exhilarating challenge and adventure alongside breathtaking scenery, from rainforest and desert landscapes to polar ice fields. All while enjoying a smooth and gradual acclimatization process.
Book early to secure your place on the most popular route on Kilimanjaro!
Herd of Africa Safaris Machame Route 8 Days budget tour package is perfect for both seasoned adventurers and first-time high altitude climbers. It offers excellent acclimatization, making for a high success rate. You’ll approach the peaks of Kilimanjaro from the southwest, passing the massive expanse of the Shira Plateau, the imposing peaks of the Lava Tower, and the spectacular Southern Ice Field. On the way, you’ll make rare contact with exotic wildlife in untouched wilderness surroundings. The approach to the summit will be rewarding and unforgettable. If you climb Kilimanjaro only once, do it in the most spectacular way possible.
The Machame route on Kilimanjaro is a moderately difficult trail, but very doable even for first time backpackers with little to no altitude experience.

The best time to climb Kilimanjaro are the months of January through early-March and June through October. The clear skies, great views, and sunshine make for spectacular photo-opportunities and comfortable hiking conditions. These are also usually the drier months of the year and the busiest months.
Check out our tour itinerary to see what to expect on your exhilarating Kilimanjaro Machame Route 8 Days adventure:

About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
All drinks
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 to Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

Pick up from Lodge/Hotel :Machame Gate 1840m – Machame Hut. Climbing distance: 9kms Climbing Time: 6 to 7hrs Altitude gain 1140m Overnight at Machame Camp

Camping

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Cave

Kilimanjaro

Climbing from Machame Hut 2980m to Shira 2 Hut. Climbing distance: 7kms Climbing time: 5 to 6hrs – Altitude gain 890m Overnight at Shira Cave

Shira Cave

Day 3: Shira Camp to Moir Hut

Kilimanjaro

Climb from Shira 2 Hut 3840m Moir hut Climbing distance: 5kms Climbing Time: 2-3hrs Altitude gains 600m Acclimatization Lent Hills 4200m in the afternoon

Camping

Day 4: Moir Hut to Lava Tower Camp

Kilimanjaro

Climbing from Moir Camp 4175m to Lava Tower Camp Climbing distance: 5kms Climbing Time : 3-4hrs Altitude gain 465m Acclimatization Ar-row Glacier 4800m in the afternoon

Camping

Day 5: Lava tower-baranco-Karanga

Kilimanjaro

Climbing from Lava Tower Camp to Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp Lava Tower 4640m — Karanga Camp Climbing Distance 6kms Climbing time: 6 to 7hrs Altitude loss 677m

Camping

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

Climbing from Karanga Camp 3963m to Barafu Camp Climbing Distance:4kms Climbing distance: 3 to 4hrs Altitude gain 650m

Camping

Day 7: Summit Day

Kilimanjaro

Barafu Camp to Summit Uhuru to Mweka Camp Climbing from Barafu Hut 4600m to UHURU PEAK 5895m to Millennium Camp Climbing Distance: 19kms Climbing Time 12 to 14hrs Altitude gain 1295m down 2105m

Camping