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Tanzania Mountain Trekking Machame Route

7 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb

7 Days / 6 Nights
5,895 m / 19,341 ft
Challenging
Machame Route
7 Days
5,895 m / 19,341 ft Summit
12 Max Group
Challenging Difficulty
12+ Min Age
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Overview

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.

Route Map

Start Camp Summit Day Exit

Trek Highlights

Rainforest climb from Machame Gate
Shira Plateau traverse
Barranco Wall ascent
Barafu summit push
Uhuru Peak sunrise

Day by Day Itinerary

Machame Camp 3,010 m / 9,875 ft 11km 5-7 hrs

Rainforest ascent from the gate through montane forest to the first campsite.

Shira Camp 3,845 m / 12,615 ft 5km 4-6 hrs

Steeper moorland climb onto the Shira Plateau with broad western views.

Barranco Camp 3,960 m / 12,992 ft 10km 6-8 hrs

Acclimatization day to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Valley.

Karanga Camp 3,995 m / 13,107 ft 5km 4-5 hrs

Climb the Barranco Wall and continue on rolling alpine terrain to Karanga.

Barafu Camp 4,673 m / 15,331 ft 4km 3-4 hrs

Short approach to high camp on exposed alpine desert terrain.

Mweka Camp 5,895 - 3,100 m / 19,341 - 10,171 ft 17km 11-14 hrs

Midnight summit push via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak, then full descent to Mweka Camp.

Mweka Gate 1,640 m / 5,381 ft 10km 3-4 hrs

Forest descent to the exit gate and transfer back to Moshi.

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

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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

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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