Machame Route trek

7 days—Trek Mount Kilimanjaro through the scenic Machame Route, crossing diverse landscapes before reaching Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres.

$1700-1900 USD

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Safari summary

Experience an unforgettable Mount Kilimanjaro adventure on the Machame Route, one of Tanzania's most scenic trekking routes. This 7-day trek is designed to provide a gradual ascent through diverse ecological zones while allowing time for acclimatization.

Beginning at Machame Gate, the trail leads through lush rainforest to Machame Camp before continuing toward Shira Plateau. From Shira, the route passes through spectacular high-altitude landscapes toward Lava Tower and Barranco, providing valuable acclimatization before the summit attempt.

The trek continues from Barranco to Karanga and then to Barafu Camp, the base for the summit. An early-morning summit attempt takes you to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit and enjoying the surrounding views, descend through Barafu to Mweka Camp.

The final day continues from Mweka Camp through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you complete the trek and transfer back to Moshi.

The package includes professional mountain guides, porters, park fees, mountain accommodation, meals during the trek, drinking water and transportation to and from the mountain gate as specified.

Route: Machame Gate – Machame Camp – Shira Camp – Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Machame Gate → Machame Camp

Hiking: Approximately 5–7 hours After breakfast, drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. Complete registration and begin your trek through the lush rainforest. The trail gradually climbs through dense vegetation toward Machame Camp. Enjoy dinner and overnight at camp. Overnight: Machame Camp Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Machame Camp

Machame Camp → Shira Camp

Hiking: Approximately 4–6 hours Continue climbing out of the rainforest toward the Shira Plateau. The vegetation becomes shorter and the landscape opens dramatically. Enjoy views of Mount Meru and the surrounding landscape when weather permits. Overnight: Shira Camp Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Shira Camp

Shira Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco

Hiking: Approximately 6–8 hours Trek across the high-altitude Shira landscape toward Lava Tower at approximately 4,630 m. After reaching Lava Tower, descend toward the spectacular Barranco Valley. This climb-high, sleep-low section provides valuable acclimatization. Overnight: Barranco Camp Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp

Hiking: Approximately 4–5 hours Begin the day by climbing the famous Barranco Wall with assistance from your guide. Continue across ridges and valleys toward Karanga Camp. Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery and rest at camp. Overnight: Karanga Camp Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Karanga Camp

Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp

Hiking: Approximately 3–4 hours Continue toward Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit. The trail passes through alpine desert with increasingly dramatic views. Arrive at Barafu, have lunch and rest while preparing for the summit attempt. Overnight: Barafu Camp Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka

Hiking: Approximately 10–14 hours Wake around midnight and begin the summit ascent. Trek slowly toward Stella Point and continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m, the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement and take photographs before beginning the descent to Barafu for a short rest, then continue to Mweka Camp. Overnight: Mweka Camp Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Moshi

Hiking: Approximately 3–4 hours After breakfast, descend through the beautiful rainforest toward Mweka Gate. Complete the park exit procedures and receive your summit achievement recognition where applicable. Your Kiwia Africa Tours vehicle will meet you at the gate and transfer you back to Moshi. Meals: Breakfast & lunch End of trek: Moshi, Tanzania

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