Seven days Kilimanjaro Machame

7 days—The 7-day Machame route starts at Machame Gate (1800m) and ends at Mweka Gate. It covers 5,895 meters and takes approximately 6-7 days to complete.

$1400-2000 USD

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Safari summary

This 7-day Machame route is widely considered one of the best tours for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, starting at Machame Gate and ending at Mweka Gate. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, reaching a peak of approximately 5,895 meters (19,340 feet).

The 7 days Machame route is known for its gradual altitude acclimatization, allowing climbers to spend the first night at 3,000 meters and then three additional nights at around 3,900 meters. On the sixth day, climbers reach the final camp at 4,600 meters before embarking on the summit attempt at midnight. During the summit day, climbers must ascend 1,385 meters to reach Uhuru Peak and then descend all the way to 3,800 meters. On the seventh day, there is a wooded descent to Mweka Gate.

The prices for the popular 7-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Machame route can range from $1,400 to $2,000 per climber, depending on the level of services chosen, such as budget or luxury accommodations. These prices typically include park fees, meals, transportation before and after the climb, and can be paid in various currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP, or Tanzanian shillings.

The Machame route covers a distance of approximately 62 kilometers (38.5 miles) and takes about 6-7 days to complete. Throughout the journey, climbers traverse diverse landscapes, including moorlands, alpine deserts, and tropical rainforests, offering breathtaking views and a rewarding experience. However the 7-day Machame route is renowned for its scenic beauty and a good balance between acclimatization and summit success.

The full detailed itinerary for the best 7-day Machame route on Kilimanjaro is: Day 1: Machame Gate (1,790m) – Machame Camp (3,010m); Day 2: Machame Camp (3,010m) – Shira Camp (3,845m); Day 3: Shira Camp (3,845m) – Lava Tower Hut (4,640m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m); Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,960m) – Karanga Camp (4,035m); Day 5: Karanga Camp (4,035m) – Barafu Camp (4,640m); Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,640m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,080m); Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,080m) – Mweka Gate (1,630m).

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

International flights
Laundry
Private vehicle and driver
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

day 1: Machame gate -Machame camp

.Rise (ft.): 1800 m to2835m .stretch 11 m .Hiking timer: 5-6 hours .Climatic habit: Montane Forest/ Rain Forest Full-board accommodations at Machame Camp The trek begins at Machame Gate (1830), where we proceed through the verdant lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. If it's a bright day, we might get our first up-close view of the glaciated peak of Kibo if the evening clouds permit as we gradually gain height while taking in the varied flora and animals of the rain forest.

Camping

Day 2: Machame camp to Shira camp

Kilimanjaro

⦁ Rise (ft.): 2835m to 3, 750m ⦁ stretch: 5 km ⦁ Hiking time: 5-6 hrs. ⦁ Climatic habit :Moorland Whole-board cave camp at Shira a shorter day of ascent up a rocky ridge to reach a little semicircular cliff known as a picnic spot, and an easier journey across lower alpine moorland famed for its stunning wild alpine flowers.

camping

day 3: Lava tower - Barranco camp

Kilimanjaro

⦁ Rise (ft.): Shira cave camp 3,750m to Barranco camp 3, 900m ⦁ Stretch: 10km ⦁ Hiking time: 5-6 hrs. ⦁ Climatic habit: moorland ⦁ Shelter: Barranco camp The third day of the journey involves a gradual elevation gain and panoramic views. After a hearty lunch at the base of the Lava Tower (4,600 feet), we continue down the southwest face of Kilimanjaro, passing beneath the Lava Tower and the last segment of the western breach (3,950).

Camping

day 4: Barranco to Karanga camp

Kilimanjaro

Rise (ft.): Barranco Camp 3,900 m to Karanga Camp 3995 m Distance: 6 km Hiking Time: 3.5 to 4 hours Habitat: Moorland Accommodations: Karanga Camp. On day four, we arrive right below the Heim Glacier after a strenuous ascent up the eastern side, where we might be treated to some breath-taking views of Kilimanjaro. The Great Barranco Wall, which separates us from the southeasterly slopes of Kibo, is then a steep escape that we make.

camp

Day 5: Karanga to Barafu camp

Kilimanjaro

Rise (ft.): from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673 m). 4 km distance Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Accommodations: Barafu Hut Camp After climbing Mount Kilimanjaro's Karanga, the terrain becomes less difficult to walk over compacted scree and offers breathtaking views all the way to Barafu Camp. One can see Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks from Barafu Camp.

Camp

day 6: Barafu- Uhuru peak- Mweka

Kilimanjaro

Rise (ft.): Barafu Camp 4,673 m to Uhuru peak 5,895 m {Via Stella Point 5756m} Distance: 4.3 km ascent to Stella Point Distance: 5 km Barafu to Uhuru Peak Ascent. Hiking Time: 6-7hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent Habitat: Alpine Desert Accommodations: Mweka Camp. On day 6, Get up in the darkness before midnight. At a height of 5,735 meters, Stella Point, the rim of the main crater, can be reached by moving at a steady, moderate speed.

camp

Day 7: Mweka camp to Mweka gate

Kilimanjaro

Rise (ft.): Mweka camp3,100 m to Mweka Gate 1,640 m Distance: 10 km Hiking Time: 4 -5 hours Habitat: Montane Forest Half board After a leisurely stroll through the rainforest, climbers who made it to the top can pick up their summit certificates at the Mweka gate. After lunch, we travel back to your hotel in Moshi. On the day of departure, a transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport is required.

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