Success Rate: 80% - 85%.
Acclimatization: Karanga Camp (4,035M / 13,268ft)
Tour Duration : 7 Days
Location : Mount Kilimanjaro
Tour Type: Climbing, Acclimatize, Challenge, Private & Group Join
The 7-day Machame Route with Crater Overnight offers one of the most popular and picturesque ways to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. This particular route is beloved by numerous trekkers for its captivating variety of landscapes and a notably high success rate in achieving the summit at Uhuru Peak. Rising majestically to an impressive 5,895 meters (19,341 feet), the feeling of accomplishment combined with the breathtaking sunrise panoramas transforms this moment into an unforgettable memory.
About 7-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route
7-Day Machame Route offers an opportunity to forge lasting bonds with fellow trekkers, sharing in the triumphs and challenges that come with such an ambitious quest. Celebrate each day's accomplishments around campfires, immersing yourself in the rich cultural experiences that only Kilimanjaro can offer.The 7 days Macha route also provides private tour and Group join tour.
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Join Group Kilimanjaro Climbing. Join our Group Kilimanjaro climbing experiences on the Machame 7-days route and embark on an unforgettable journey to conquer the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania alongside fellow adventures. Our group climbing package offers the opportunity to meet liked-minded individuals and shared the excitement of this incredible adventure. Its fantastic option for solo travelers, couples, friends who want to make new connections while enjoying the thrill of climbing kilimanjaro. Take the first step toward the Kilimanjaro dream.
Highlights For The 7 Days Machame Route to Kilimanjaro
Day of Arrival From Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport – Moshi Day 1. Moshi - Machame Gate - Machame Camp Day 2. Machame Camp to Shira Camp Day 3. Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp Day 4. Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp Day 5. Karanga Camp- Barafu Camp Day 6. Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp Day 7. Mweka Camp -Moshi
Day of Arrival
After arrival at Airport/Bus-Station you will meet your guide excitedly waiting for you with a smile; relax and enjoy your drive as you’re transferred to the hotel in Moshi. Get some rest as you prepare yourself for an amazing adventure of 7 days machame route Kilimanjaro climbing.
Accommodation: Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast Overnight stay:Moshi Moshi Budget Hotel: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel Moshi Mid-Range Hotel: Chanya Lodge / Keys Lodge Moshi Luxury Hotel: Kilimanjaro Wonders / Keys Hotel
Day 1: Moshi - Machame Gate - Machame Camp
A Short drive from Moshi to machame gate which will take 50 minutes; passing along the beautiful village of machame. After check in formalities at the gate, we will start hiking going through the monta.ne forest, making our way to machame camp
Distance covered: 10.6km Hiking time: 6 hours Meals: Lunch and Dinner Elevation: 5,380ft -9,350ft
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Depart from our camp after breakfast and proceed hiking through the forest. We will keep trekki ng as we soak in the beautiful scenery along the way, making our way through the moorlands. The route will diverge to west side onto a river gorge. Dinner and overnight will be offered at shira campsite.
Elevation: 9,400ft to 12,500ft Distance Covered: 5.4km Time to be used: 4-6 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3:Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
On this day we will depart from shira plateau and proceed eastwards up a ridge, moving through the intersection towards the peak of kibo. We will keep hiking and change our direction to the south east towards lava tower. Shortly after the tower we approach the second intersection which leads to the arrow glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. There after we descend to barranco hut at altitude 13,000ft, where we will spend overnight. The day offers amazing scenery and ends up at almost the same altitude as when we started which provide the best acclimatization opportunity.
Elevation: 12,500ft to 13,000ft Distance Covered: 10.8km Time to be used: 8 - 10hrs Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp
Today we will proceed to acclimatize, in preparation for an upcoming summit push. We will hike the intimidating barranco wall, and from the top we go on a wavering sequence of ridges and valleys before arrival at karanga camp. This is short day to allow enough acclimatization chance.
Elevation: 13,044ft – 13, 106ft Distance: 5km Hiking time: 4 -5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 5: Karanga Camp- Barafu Camp
After breakfast we proceed hiking and reach the intersection which joins with mweka trail. We will then continue to barafu hut where early dinner will be offered as we prepare for summit. The peaks of kibo and mawenzi can be vividly seen here.
Elevation: 13,106ft -15,331ft Distance: 4 km Hiking Time: 4 - 5 hours Habitat: alpine desert
Day 6: Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp
Around midnight you will be woken up to start our trek to the summit. This part is more challenging compared to the other parts of trekking. After packing snacks we will start trekking to the summit between the rebman and ratzel glaciers through heavy scree up to Stella point on the crater rim. After reaching stella point we will take a short break and stare at the most beautiful sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting), from there we might encounter snow all the way up to the summit. After reaching the highest peak in Africa, take as many pictures as you can and indulge in your victory, your time here will be brief to avoid altitude sickness. Start your descent to mweka hut campsite, making a stop at barafu camp for lunch, the trail is a bit rocky and can be harmful to the knees so trekking poles can be helpful here, after reaching the camp we will have our last dinner on the mountain and get some rest.
Distance: 5 km, Hiking Time: 7-8 hours, Habitat: Arctic.
Day 7: Mweka Camp -Moshi
This will be the last day of our trekking and we will begin it after having a tasty breakfast in the camp, our trek to the mweka gate will take about three hours. After reaching the gate you will be awarded with a gold certificate for successfully reaching the summit after that we will head to mweka village and meet our driver who will take you back to your hotel for a long well-earned rest.
Distance Covered: 9.1km Time to be used: 3hrs Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Accommodation: Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast Overnight stay: Moshi - Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
| Duration | 07 days |
| Price | $1650 to $1850 |
| Acclimatization |
- Karanga Camp (4,035M / 13,268ft) |
| Success Rate | 80% - 85% |
| Population | High Traffic |
| Tour Type | Hiking & Challenge, Group/Private |
Machame route is the most famous route on kilmanjaro with 50% of all Kilimanjaro hikers using it.
Machame route can be trekked from six to eight days but we highly recommend the seven- or eight-days option for better acclimatization.
The route is a bit difficult with its trail going through various up and downs and the only accommodation offered is camping.
Frequently asked questions about Machame routeMachame is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro because of its beautiful scenery and good acclimatization profile. the route is also preferred by budget hikers.
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