7 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro Route via Machame Overview
Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and does not require any technical climbing! All you need is walk slow but steady. For the summit to be reached, your body must sufficiently acclimatize itself. It is important to be physically, emotional and spiritual prepared for the Kilimanjaro Expedition.
Itinerary at Glance
- Day - 1 Arusha to Machame camp
- Day - 2 Machame Hut to Shira camp
- Day - 3 Shira Hut to Barranco camp
- Day - 4 Baranco to Karanga Crossing the Barranco Valley
- Day - 5 Karanga to Barafu
- Day - 6 Barafu to Mweka Camp
- Day - 7 Mweka to Arusha
Itinerary In Details
Day - 1 Arusha to Machame camp
Drive to Machame gate which is only one hour and half from Arusha, we will have lunch at the gate or on the way toward the first camp. Walking for about 6hrs gradually ascending through the forested hills onwards to Machame camp (3,000m) for dinner and overnight.
Day - 2 Machame Hut to Shira camp
Early in the morning you will cross a valley and a stream before ascending a steep ridge. The path then drops into a river gorge before you climb more gently onto the moorland of the Shira Plateau (3,800m). It takes 6 hrs to climb. Dinner and overnight.
Day - 3 Shira Hut to Barranco camp
The path continues directly up the ridge towards Kibo, then turns right and descends into Barranco Gorge. Take 6hrs to climb to Barranco camp (3,940m) for dinner and night.
Day - 4 Baranco to Karanga Crossing the Barranco Valley
Day - 5 Karanga to Barafu
Today we ascend to barafu camp where will take us 2- 3 hrs arriving in the camp for relaxation waiting for our last temptation to the summit. Dinner and overnight
Day - 6 Barafu to Mweka Camp
Very early (2.am) walk start for the summit first to Stella point then to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m. After sunrise, descend down to Mweka Hut, the walk takes 6 hours. Dinner and overnight at the hut.
Day - 7 Mweka to Arusha
This is the last day of your climb. Descend to Mweka Gate where you will receive your certificate and enjoy hot lunch as well as congratulation Champagne at the gate. Here you will say goodbye to your kili team and later transferred to Arusha outpost lodge for relaxation and later you will be transferred to airport to connect your flight on board to your next destination. End of your adventure
Price Includes
- All park fees, camping fees, and government taxes
- Professional, English-speaking mountain guides and porters
- Cook and full board meals during the climb
- Camping equipment (tents, dining tent, chairs, table)
- Drinking water and hot beverages
- Round-trip airport or hotel transfers
- Rescue fees
Price Excludes
- Flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Sleeping bag and personal climbing gear
- Tips for guides, cooks, and porters
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
- Extra nights in Arusha or Moshi (pre/post-climb)
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