Best seven days Machame route
7 days—Enjoy climbing Mount Kilimanjaro which is the best and one of the 7 natural wonders of Africa's tallest mountain at about 5,895M on this 7-day Machame
$1400-3500 USD
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Safari summary
This 7-day Machame route on Kilimanjaro is the most popular, scenic, and best route for climbing the highest and single free-standing mountain in the World, with 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level. It is known for its diverse landscapes, stunning scenery, and highest success rates.
On the 7-day Machame route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is broken up into two days, allowing for a short day just prior to the summit attempt. This is important because summit day begins very early, around midnight, so climbers are sleep-deprived going into the toughest day on the mountain. By having a short day beforehand, climbers can be better rested.
The best prices range from $1400 to $3500 per climber for the maximum and most successful summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters, depending on accommodation before and after the climb, transportation, meals, and parking fees.
The success rate of the 7-day Machame route on Mount Kilimanjaro is 85-90%. This success rate can vary depending on several factors, including the physical fitness and acclimatization of the climbers, weather conditions, and the overall preparedness of the trekking group.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Park fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day: 1 Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Elevation (ft.): 5,400 ft. to 9,400 ft.; Distance: 11 km; Hiking Time: 5-7 hours, Habitat: Rain Forest We will drive from Moshi or Arusha to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, which takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery.
Machame Camp
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
• Rise (ft.): 1,800m to 2835m • Stretch: 11 km • Hiking time: 5-6 hours • Climatic habitat: Montane Forest/ Rain Forest We leave the rain forest after a restful night's sleep and a filling breakfast, and then we proceed uphill along a rocky ridge that crosses the valley. The path now takes a river gorge to the west, where it continues until we reach the Shira campground.
Shira Camp
Day 3: Shira camo to Barranco camp
A walk-high, sleep-low day, we travel east over a ridge, passing the fork leading to Kibo Peak, before traveling south-east toward the "Shark's Tooth" Lava Tower (4650 m/15,250 ft), which is our destination today. After passing a second intersection that leads to the Arrow Glacier, we continue to descend until we reach Barranco Camp, where we spend the night.
Barranco camp
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga
• Rise (ft): Barranco Camp 3,900m to Karanga Camp 3995m • Stretch: 6 km • Hiking time: 3.5 to 4 hours • Climatic habitat: Moorland • Shelter: Karanga Camp Hikers arrive right below the Heim Glacier after a challenging ascent up the eastern wall, where they may be treated to breathtaking views of the Machame Route on Mount Kilimanjaro. The trail then descends through the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley before a difficult ascent to Karanga Camp.
Karanga camp
Day 5: Karanga camp to Barafu camp
Another half day will be spent rising to Barafu Camp today. From the Barafu camp, one can see the two magnificent peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. We get ready for the last ascent after lunch before reaching the summit late at night.
Barafu camp
6 day: Uhuru peak to Mweka Camp
• Rise (ft): Barafu Camp 4,673m to Uhuru peak 5,895m (Via Stella Point 5756m) • Stretch: 4.3 km ascent to Stella Point • Stretch: 5km Barafu to Uhuru Peak Ascent. • Hiking time: 6-7hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent • Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert • Shelter: Mweka Camp Before midnight, in the shadows, hikers awaken. A moderate, steady pace will get us to Stella Point, which is the rim of the main crater, at a height of 5,735 meters on Kilimanjaro.
Mweka camp
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
• Rise (ft): Mweka camp 3,100m to Mweka Gate 1,640m • Stretch: 10 km • Hiking time: 4 -5 hours • Climatic habitat: Montane Forest Partial Board Successful climbers will collect their summit certificates at Mweka gate after a leisurely stroll through the rainforest. The seven-day trek up Kilimanjaro via the Machame path comes to an end after lunch when hikers drive back to Moshi and check into their accommodation.
Moshi
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