Machame Route 7 Days

Kilimanjaro Machame Route 7 Days itinerary begins and ends in Moshi.

Arrive no later than the day before starting the trek at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Day 0 – Arrival Day: Arrive in Moshi/Kilimanjaro region

Our friendly driver will be waiting for you just outside the secured area of arrivals holding an Akweso Tours sign with your name on it. Don’t worry if the customs clearance is slow, our driver will wait. From there, it will be an approximate 45-minute drive to your hotel in Moshi (Bed and Breakfast plan). After you relax and get settled, we will go through an equipment check with you and you will have a briefing with your guide where all aspects of the trek will be explained and your questions answered. If you are lacking any equipment, all items needed can be rented locally of good quality and at a reasonable price. We will need to record your medical insurance contacts and policy number. The insurance should also cover emergency mountain evacuation. If your arrival is late in the day, the equipment check and briefing can be done early the next morning.

Day 1: Machame Gate (1800m) – Machame Camp (3000m)

After breakfast at your hotel, we drive you to Machame Gate. After registration is done you start to climb through the rainforest with picnic lunch for approximately 4 to 5 hours where you arrive to the Machame Camp. Later afternoon we walk up to a little higher altitude then you return to Machame Camp for dinner and overnight.
Walking duration: 5-7 hrs, 11 km
Breakfast at your hotel, lunch, and dinner on the mountain are included.

Day 2: Machame Camp (3000m) – Shira Camp (3800m)

After breakfast, start climbing through short Savannah, forest, and other vegetation for approximately 4 to 5hrs, with a picnic lunch en route before arriving in the afternoon at the Shira Camp, dinner, and overnight at Shira Camp.
Walking Duration: 4-6 hrs, 5 km
All meals are included (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 3: Shira Camp(3800m) – Barranco Camp(3950m)

After breakfast a slow walk through semi-glacier and sandy areas with picnic lunch 3 to 4 hrs before arriving at the Barranco Camp for dinner and overnight rest.
Walking duration: 6-8 hrs, 10 km
All meals are included (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3950m)-Karanga Valley Camp (3995m) – Acclimatization day

A day of acclimatization with a walk to Karanga Valley Camp (3963 m)
Walking duration: 4-5 hrs, 5 km
All meals are included (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 5: Karanga Valley (3995m) – Barafu Camp (4600m)

After breakfast, with a picnic lunch en-route climb through glaciers for approximately 4 to 5 hours before arriving at the Barafu Camp for dinner and overnight.
Walking duration: 4-5 hrs, 4 km
All meals are included (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 6: Summit attempt! Barafu Camp (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3100m)

Today we face our greatest challenge, and meet the most rewarding point. An early wake-up call for preparation and light breakfast before starting the summit around 01.00hrs. The spectacular view coupled with the sunrise will warm the soul and strengthen the spirit as the iconic Uhuru Peak is now in sight. After the elation of a well-earned summit, we descend back to Barafu Camp for a nice break and celebration before continuing to Mweka Camp.
Distance: ~21 km
Trekking time: ~12 – 14 hours
Zone: High Alpine – Glacial – Low Alpine Zones
All meals are included (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 7: Mweka Camp(3100m)- Mweka Gate

Descend from Mweka Camp to the park gate where you are transferred back to your hotel where you will receive your certificates, say farewell to your crew, give out tips, and enjoy a good long shower. Your hotel for tonight is included in your climb package (B & B plan).
Distance: ~10 km
Trekking time: ~3 – 4 hours
Zone: Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast. You should be at your hotel by lunchtime

Departure Day
Our driver will be available at any time necessary to take you to Kilimanjaro Airport. Check-out time at the hotel is at 10 am, but if you have a later flight, we might be able to arrange a late check-out or if they have availability for you to have a day room (at extra charge).

The tour of Mount Kilimanjaro Includes:

• 2 Nights accommodation in Hotel in Moshi.
• Professional, experienced, English speaking mountain guides
• All Park fees and taxes
• All meals while on the mountain
• Camping gear (tents, tables, chairs, etc.) – except your sleeping bag (available to rent locally)
• Arrival and departure transfers (to/from Kilimanjaro Airport)
• Guides, porters, cook salaries
• Clean, purified drinking water
• Fair and ethical treatment of porters