7-Day Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour via Machame Route

Overview

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English

1 week

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Machame Route is also known as the “Whiskey” route. It is the second most popular and one of the most scenic routes on the mountain. All climbers sleep in tents (tents are included) and meals are served in a dinner tent or on a blanket outside.

It is done over 7 days, so acclimatization is easier, and the success rate is fairly high. It is for physically fit people with some hiking experience.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Machame Gate (1634 m/5,363 ft) to Machame camp. (2834 m/9,300 ft)

Accommodations

Camping overnight

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Mount Kilimanjaro

Drive to Machame gate the first day of 7 Days Machame route, after registration you begin your climb. Today is a nice leisurely hike through the tropical rain forest. As you pass through the rainforest, you are likely to spot colobus monkeys and wild birds. Dinner and Overnight at Machame camp.

6 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Machame camp (2834 m/9,300 ft) to Shira camp (3749 m/12,300 ft)

Accommodations

Camping overnight

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Mount Kilimanjaro

From the Machame Hut, you cross the stream onto its west bank and follow the path up the steep rocky ridge – criss-crossing a few times before reaching Shira camp, at the base of a semi-circular wall of rocks. Dinner and overnight at Shira camp.

6 hours • Admission Included

Day 3

Shira camp (3749 m/12,300 ft) to Barranco camp (3901 m/12,800 ft)

Accommodations

Camping overnight

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Mount Kilimanjaro

From Shira camp, you hike to Lava Tower (15,000’) to acclimatize and then proceed down to Barranco Camp via the Great Barranco Wall. Tonight’s camp is one of the best on the mountain. Dinner and overnight at Barranco camp.

6 hours • Admission Included

Day 4

Barranco camp (3900 m/12,800 ft) to Karanga Valley (3963 m/13,000 ft)

Accommodations

Camping overnight

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Mount Kilimanjaro

From Barranco camp, you climb up through the edge of great Barranco Wall. It’s a tough morning climb on a steep trail, but once you reach the top, the views are very rewarding. Dinner and overnight at Karanga camp.

6 hours • Admission Included

Day 5

Karanga Valley (3963 m/13,000 ft) to Barafu camp (4,600 m/15,091 ft)

Accommodations

Camping overnight

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Mount Kilimanjaro

Today is a shorter climb than the past few days, hiking up to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit. You must get lots of rest as you will need all your energy for the climb to the roof of africa. Dinner and over night at Barafu camp.

6 hours • Admission Included

Day 6

Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,091 ft) to the Summit (5896 m/19,343 ft) and then to Mweka Camp (3100 m/10,170 ft)

Accommodations

Camping overnight

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Mount Kilimanjaro

You will start trekking early just after midnight, as the walk today will take 10 – 14 + hours. The 1,100-meter (3,600’) ascent in just over 3 km (1.86 miles) will take us about 6-8 hours, as you try to reach the summit to watch the sunrise over the Great Rift Valley. After watching the sunrise and taking enough pictures, you then start descending down the mountain to below the tree line. Dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp

6 hours • Admission Included

Day 7

Mweka camp (3100 m/10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (1828 m/6,000 ft)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

Mount Kilimanjaro

On your final day, we will have a short three hour hike out, walking through the lush forest. You meet our driver with the vehicle at the Mweka park gate to drive back to Hotel in Arusha.

6 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Equipments for Rents

Quality Mess tents with table and chairs

Rescue Fees

Gate Transfers

Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)

Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide

Drinking water and Full Board meals

Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages

All Internal or International flights and taxes

All optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

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