DAY 1•Machame Camp
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
NIGHT STAYMachame Camp
ELEVATION3,010 m / 9,875 ft
DISTANCE11 km
HIKING TIME5-7 hrs
Rainforest ascent from the gate through montane forest to the first campsite.
Mount Kilimanjaro · Machame Route
7 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Seven-day Kilimanjaro ascent on the Machame Route with overnight camps at Machame, Shira, Barranco, Karanga and Barafu, then summit at Uhuru Peak and descent via Mweka.
DURATION7 Days / 6 Nights
SUMMIT ALTITUDE5,895 m / 19,341 ft
MAX GROUP12 Climbers
DIFFICULTYChallenging
MIN AGE12+
Trek Overview
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route.
Seven-day Kilimanjaro ascent on the Machame Route with overnight camps at Machame, Shira, Barranco, Karanga and Barafu, then summit at Uhuru Peak and descent via Mweka.
Commonly celebrated as the "Whiskey Route", Machame is renowned for its diverse landscapes, panoramic alpine vistas, and an exceptional "climb high, sleep low" acclimatization profile. From dense tropical montane rainforests to the rocky heights of Lava Tower and the exhilarating scramble up the Barranco Wall, this itinerary offers one of the most rewarding wilderness experiences on Kilimanjaro.
Trek Highlights
Rainforest climb from Machame Gate
Shira Plateau traverse
Barranco Wall ascent
Barafu summit push
Uhuru Peak sunrise
Mountain Schedule
7 Days on MountainDay-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 2•Shira Camp
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
NIGHT STAYShira Camp
ELEVATION3,845 m / 12,615 ft
DISTANCE5 km
HIKING TIME4-6 hrs
Steeper moorland climb onto the Shira Plateau with broad western views.
DAY 3•Barranco Camp
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
NIGHT STAYBarranco Camp
ELEVATION3,960 m / 12,992 ft
DISTANCE10 km
HIKING TIME6-8 hrs
Acclimatization day to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Valley.
DAY 4•Karanga Camp
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
NIGHT STAYKaranga Camp
ELEVATION3,995 m / 13,107 ft
DISTANCE5 km
HIKING TIME4-5 hrs
Climb the Barranco Wall and continue on rolling alpine terrain to Karanga.
DAY 5•Barafu Camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
NIGHT STAYBarafu Camp
ELEVATION4,673 m / 15,331 ft
DISTANCE4 km
HIKING TIME3-4 hrs
Short approach to high camp on exposed alpine desert terrain.
DAY 6•Mweka Camp
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
NIGHT STAYMweka Camp
ELEVATION5,895 - 3,100 m / 19,341 - 10,171 ft
DISTANCE17 km
HIKING TIME11-14 hrs
Midnight summit push via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak, then full descent to Mweka Camp.
DAY 7•Mweka Gate
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
NIGHT STAYMweka Gate
ELEVATION1,640 m / 5,381 ft
DISTANCE10 km
HIKING TIME3-4 hrs
Forest descent to the exit gate and transfer back to Moshi.
Expedition Details
What's Included
INCLUDED
- •Kilimanjaro park fees
- •Camping fees
- •Rescue fees
- •Mountain crew and certified guides
- •Mess tent and sleeping tent
- •All meals on the mountain
- •Airport transfers in Moshi area
- •Pulse oximeter checks
- •Portable toilet
NOT INCLUDED
- •International flights
- •Tanzania visa
- •Travel insurance with high-altitude cover
- •Sleeping bag rental
- •Personal climbing gear
- •Tips for guides and porters
- •Hotel before and after climb
Gear Checklist
What to Bring
Broken-in hiking boots
Waterproof shell jacket and trousers
Insulated down jacket
Warm summit gloves
Headlamp with spare batteries
Trekking poles
Hydration system and water bottles
Preparation
Fitness Requirements
Comfortable hiking 6 to 8 hours on consecutive days; able to handle one summit night of 11 to 14 hours above 4,600 meters.
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