7 days Mount Kilimanjaro Machame route package

7 days Machame route Kilimanjaro climbing overview

7 days Machame route Kilimanjaro climbing is the favarite route for climbing Kilimanjaro. This 7-day Machame route itinerary is available from Moshi or Arusha in 2023, 2024, and 2025 in the months of January to December. This route is ideal for all types of visitors, including couples, honeymooners, families, groups, and individuals. The climb from Barranco to Barafu is divided into two days on the Kilimanjaro Machame route, which takes seven days. Machame route 6 days itinerary allows for a short day just before the summit attempt. You may reach us directly to inquire about availability by emailing walmarttours33@gmail.com or using the WhatsApp number +255 764 415 889 on 7 days Machame route.

Machame route; seven days itinerary

The 7 days hiking Machame route itinerary on Kilimanjaro begins with Machame Gate to Machame Camp; Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp; Day 3: Shira camp to lava tower to Barranco camp; Day 4: Barranco camp to Karanga camp; Day 5: Karanga camp to Barafu camp; Day 6: Barafu camp to summit to Mweka camp; Day 7: Mweka camp to Mweka gate to Moshi or Arusha

Day 1 : Machame Gate to Machame Camp

• Elevation (ft): 1,800 m to 2835 m
• Distance: 11 km
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest/ Rain Forest.

Full Board at Machame Camp

The climber begins at Machame Gate and proceeds to Machame Camp, passing through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After passing through the forest, you will arrive at the first Machame Camp, which is located 3000 meters above sea level. It is a clear day, and we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds part.

Day 2 : Machame camp to Shira Camp

• Elevation (ft): 2835 m to 3,750 m
• Distance: 5 km
• Walking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

Full Board Shira Cave Camp.

A shorter day involves climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as a picnic site and continuing up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of Kibo Peak can be seen from Shira Camp.

Day 3 : Day 3: Shira camp to lava tower to Barranco camp

• Accommodation: Barranco Camp
• Elevation (ft): Shira Cave camp 3,750 m to Baraco Camp 3,900 m
• Distance: 10 km
• Walking Time: 5 to 6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

On the third day of the seven-day Machame route, we walk on a gentle ascent with panoramic views. After a hot lunch, we passed beneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach. We descend to the Great Barranco Valley (3,950 m) from the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m).

Day 4 : Barranco Camp to Karanga camp

• Elevation (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.

After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up the Great Barranco Wall. The trail continues down into the alpine desert, separating us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo.Finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp from the Karanga Valley.

Day 5 : Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

• Elevation (ft): Karanga camp 3995 m to Barafu Camp 4,673 m
• Distance: 4 km
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Accommodations: Barafu Camp.

A steep climb out of Karanga and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. The two peaks, Kibo and Mawenzi, can be seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the camp, the rest of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final push ascent before an early evening summit walk.

Day 6 : Barafu Camp to Uhuru peak to Mweka Camp

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree that has some well-graded zig-zags.and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735 m. We will rest there for a few minutes toEnjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two-hour round trip from here.along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate youraccomplishment, we descend to Barafu amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshments. We continue to descend.to reach Mweka Camp.

Day 7 : Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where successful climbers will receive their summit certificates.After lunch, we drive back to Moshi and your hotel.

7 days Machame route Kilimanjaro climbing package included

Park fees
Camp fees
Rescue fees
Transportation to & from the mountain gate
Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
3 meals daily while on the mountain

7 days Machame route Kilimanjaro climbing package not Included

Both National and International flights
Medical insurance
Tips to mountain crew
Items of a personal nature
Laundry Services