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 | |
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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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