7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha - Machame Gate - Machame Camp

After breakfast and a climbing briefing, drive to Machame Gate for registration before starting your Kilimanjaro adventure. The trail begins through dense rainforest with towering trees, hanging mosses, and colorful birdlife. This section of the mountain is rich in biodiversity and offers chances to spot colobus monkeys along the way. The trail gradually ascends through the forest with several rest stops before reaching Machame Camp in the late afternoon. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the peaceful mountain wilderness.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Machame Camp – Shira1 Camp

After breakfast, continue climbing out of the rainforest into the heath and moorland zone. The scenery changes dramatically as giant lobelias and volcanic rock formations begin to dominate the landscape. The trail becomes steeper in some sections while offering spectacular views of Mount Meru and the Shira Plateau. Arrive at Shira Camp in the afternoon where you can relax and enjoy panoramic mountain scenery. Dinner and overnight stay are at Shira Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Today is an important acclimatization day following the principle of “climb high, sleep low.” After breakfast, ascend gradually toward Lava Tower at approximately 4,630 meters above sea level. The alpine desert landscape offers dramatic volcanic scenery and incredible photographic opportunities. After lunch near Lava Tower, descend toward Barranco Camp, allowing your body to adapt better to the altitude. The descent leads into the beautiful Barranco Valley beneath the impressive Barranco Wall. Dinner and overnight stay are at Barranco Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

After breakfast, begin the climb up the famous Barranco Wall, one of the most exciting sections of the Machame Route. Although steep in appearance, the climb is manageable and rewards trekkers with breathtaking views across the mountain. After reaching the top, continue through rolling alpine terrain with scenic valleys and ridges before arriving at Karanga Camp. The afternoon is reserved for rest and acclimatization while enjoying views of glaciers and surrounding peaks. Dinner and overnight stay are at Karanga Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

After breakfast, continue the trek toward Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit attempt. The landscape becomes increasingly rugged and barren as you enter the high alpine desert zone. Upon arrival at Barafu Camp, enjoy early dinner and rest while your guide prepares you for the midnight summit climb. From the camp, climbers enjoy impressive views of Mawenzi Peak and the surrounding glaciers. Spend the evening resting and preparing mentally and physically for summit night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Around midnight, begin the summit ascent under the stars toward Stella Point and eventually Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 meters. The climb is challenging but incredibly rewarding as you witness sunrise over the glaciers and vast African plains below. After celebrating at the summit and taking photographs, descend carefully back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp through changing vegetation zones. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at Mweka Camp after an unforgettable summit day.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate

After breakfast, continue descending through the lush rainforest toward Mweka Gate. The trail is scenic and offers a final opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes. Upon arrival at the gate, climbers receive their summit certificates and celebrate the successful completion of the climb. You will then be transferred back to Arusha or Moshi for relaxation or onward travel arrangements.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.