Kilimanjaro 7 Days Machame Route

$2400 per person

Kilimanjaro 7 days Machame route is highly recommended for high altitude acclimatization gain.The route is very scenic, providing hikers with incredible views and varying landscapes. Though the climbing can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain. The success rate is significantly higher when using the seven day route with an approximation of 62 km/ 37 miles from start Machame gate to the last exit Mweka gate. According to statistics from Kilimanjaro National Park approximately 50% of trekkers use the Machame Route to ascend Kilimanjaro. It is designed for physically fit people with some hiking experience, but plenty of first time trekker use the route as well and do just fine.

7 Days

16++ Age

Machame Route

Destination

Kilimanjaro
Departure

Moshi Town to Machame Gate
Departure Time

Please be ready by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:00 AM.
Return Time

Approximately 1:00 PM in the last day.
Dress Code

Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, cold weather jacket, gloves, pants, spare clothing.
Included

Kilimanjaro 7 Days Machame Route

Airport Transfers

Transfers to and from the park

Sleeping tents

Sleeping Mat

Crew salaries

Camping Facilities

Helicopter Rescue

Hotel Accommodations

Emergency oxygen

All Taxes

Park Entry Fees

Climbing Gears

Personal Guide

All meals while on tour
Not Included

Bottled water in safari vehicles

Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee

All game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser

Tips and Gratuities

Personal Expenses

Meals Not Listed

Personal Trekking Equipment

Travel insurance

Visas

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Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania and transfer to the hotel

Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO) KLM Safaris' staff will pick you up and transfer to Moshi town where you will spend the first night at Keys Hotel . Those who will arrival through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya, we will pick them and transfer by Riverside Shuttle bus to Moshi.

Day 2: A Drive to Machame Gate

Drive to Machame Gate (1,640 meters or 5,380 ft) and Climbing to Machame Camp/Machame hut (2,850 meters or 9,350 ft) Hiking hours: 5-6 hours. Distance: 11 Km or 7 miles. Zone: Rainforest

Day 3: Climbing from Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2

Climbing from Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2 (3,810 meters or 12,500 feet) Hiking hours: 5-6 hours. Distance: 5 Km or 3 miles. Zone: Low Alpine Zone

Day 4: Climbing from Shira Camp 2 Via Lava Tower

Climbing from Shira Camp 2 Via Lava Tower (4,630 m 15, 190 ft) to Barranco Camp (3,976 meters or 13,044 feet) Hiking hours: 8- 9 hours. Distance: 10 Km or 6 miles. Zone: Low alpine zone to High alpine zone.

Day 5: Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp

Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp (3,995 meters or 13,106 feet) Hiking hours: 4- 5 hours. Distance: 4 Km or 2 miles. Zone: High alpine zone

Day 6: Climbing from Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp

Climbing from Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp (4.673 meters to 15,331 feet) Hiking hours: 4 hours. Distance: 4 Km or 2 miles. Zone: High alpine zone

Day 7: Climbing to Uhuru Peak

Climbing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters or 19,341feet) and descend to Mweka Camp (10,000ft) Hiking hours: 4-6 hours.Distance 12 Km or 7 Miles. Zone: Glacial zone and the all preceding zones.

Day 8: Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters or 5,340 feet) 3 – 4 hours and distance 10 Km or 6 Miles. Transfer to the hotel for summit certificate and cerebration party. Overnight at Park View Inn. Zone: Rainforest. Total distance covered is: 62 Km or 37 miles.