7 Days Machame Route Trek Mount Kilimanjaro
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The Machame Route, with its diverse landscape and fantastic views, offers a unique experience to test your will power, fitness finesse and mental strength. The route takes you through lush rain forest, where colobus monkeys roam, into heath and moorland, with its many ferns and ericas, until finally reaching the icy caps of the mountain top. The varying altitudes on this 7 day tour as well as a little help from lady luck offers a good environment for acclimatization, enhancing your chances of reaching the summit. Overnights on the Machame Route will be in tents.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Arusha – Machame Gate (1,790m) – Machame Camp (3,010m)
Accommodations
Machame hut, overnight on the tents
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the Kilimanjaro National park gate. After completion of all the necessary paper work, your adventure commences. Your destination for today is the Machame Camp, a 5 – 6 hour hike. Soon you will be hiking through the lush rain forest with its large ancient trees, primeval ferns and endemic flowers, like the Impatiens Kilimanjari. You might also spot black and white thumbless colobus monkeys, peeking through the leaves. Reaching the campsite you will have time to relax, stretch your legs and enjoy a hearty meal, before snuggling into your tent for the night.
Machame Camp (3,010m) – Shira Camp (3,845m)
Accommodations
Shira Cave
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Kilimanjaro
Today’s early start is not due to a long stretch, but rather to allow you to reach Shira Camp at around mid-afternoon. As you walk you will notice the dramatic change in the landscape – from lush and green rain forest to dry moor and heath land. Arriving at your campsite a beautiful view of the mountain range opens up before you. The glaciers of Kibo glistens in the golden hue of the setting sun as you enjoy another lovingly cooked meal before climbing into your tent.
Shira Camp (3,845m) – Lava Tower Hut (4,640m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Accommodations
Barancco Campsite
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Kilimanjaro
Acclimatization is on today’s menu, where you will climb roughly 700 m, but sleep on a level not much higher than the previous night. Starting at Shira Plateau, you will make your way up to Lava Tower (4,640m), where you will rest a while, before continuing through the Barranco Valley to the beautiful Barranco Camp. The trek will take approximately 6 – 7 hours, but the various distractions of the alpine desert as well as the Barranco Valley with its small lobelia plants and giant senecio’s, will keep your mind off the stretch still ahead. A well-deserved dinner and overnight awaits you at Barranco Camp
Barranco Camp (3,960m) – Karanga Camp (4,035m)
Accommodations
Karanga Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Kilimanjaro
Today the Barranco Wall stands before you to conquer. Some stages will require you to use your hands for a better grip, but no actual climbing is necessary and your guide will be with you every step of the way to lend a helping hand. The route with its numerous ascents and descents allow for further acclimatization, before reaching the mountain ridge. Walking along the ridge you can take in the beautiful landscape with its stunning contrasts of desert and vegetation, before finally reaching the cloudy Karanga Camp. You trek will take between 3 – 4 hours, leaving more than enough time to rest and play a game of rummy. Evening meal and overnight at Karanga Camp
Karanga Camp (4,035m) – Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Accommodations
Barafu Base Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Kilimanjaro
Awakening to the sunlight dancing off the Kibo Summit, you will enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting out to today’s destination – Barafu Camp. Most of they day will be spent walking through very dry desertic terrain, with Kibo ever present on your left side. After 3-4 hours you will reach Barafu Camp, where you will have an early dinner and overnight as the highlight of your trip is only a few short hours away…
Barafu Camp (4,640m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,080m)
Accommodations
Mweka Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Kilimanjaro
At around midnight you will be awoken by your guide with a warm cup of tea and biscuits to get you ready for your final ascent. The moon and your headlamps will be your only source of light as you make your way up to Stella Point, reaching the crater rim in about 5 – 7 hours. Another 1 – 2 hours will take you to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), where you can enjoy the sun rising over the African landscape, casting a pink hue over the snowy peak and making the glaciers sparkle like diamonds around you. After capturing this incredible view and achievement on film, you will start your descent along the same route back to Barafu Camp, where your team awaits you with some snacks and refreshments. Rested and relaxed you will make your way to Mweka Camp for your last night on the highest mountain in Africa.
Mweka Camp (3,080m) – Mweka Gate (1,630m) – Arusha
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Mount Kilimanjaro
A scrumptious breakfast is followed by a traditional farewell ceremony from your mountain crew, before you start your final stretch down the mountain. You will once more trek through the rainforest, giving you another opportunity to spot the cheeky colobus monkeys, finally reaching the Mweka gate in about 2 – 3 hours. You will be met at the gate and taken back to the Hotel for a long shower and relaxed day by the pool. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
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7 Days Machame Route Trek Mount Kilimanjaro
Pickup included
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Pickup points
Mvuli Hotel
Kundayo Road Arusha Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The trek of dreams
agathas671,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s was a dream to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, we are arranged this trek for 7 years final we made this year, we searched on internet and found Rupia Adventure and read there positive reviews about Kilimanjaro, Rupia Adventure have quality equipment recommended with professional mountaineering in the world, they provided delicious foods according with altitude, our guides and entire crew was real great, the office team ware amazing and professional, Matt sent us all parking list and no anything we missed, we highly recommend Rupia Adventure for anyone wanting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Best Company, Best Stuffs and Best Services
576giftm,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend Jane and I completed our 7 day Machame trek mid-December 2025 with Rupia Adventure and we highly recommended this company. Our trek was so fun and with the help of the guides Gideon and Hollylight , our cook Samuel , server Evody, and the porters, we made it to the summit. The whole team were quick to help us in any way they could - during the daily hikes and while at camp. They cared for our wellbeing whilst also being playful, funny, and a joy to be around. The excellent support began before the trek with Jolanda who answered all questions and provided support before and after the trek. Even after we finished, the Rupia Adventure team helped us around Arusha town getting organised for the rest of our time in Tanzania. The trek was the highlight of our Tanzania trip and one of the most challenging, rewarding, and moving experiences that we will always cherish. Thank you Rupia Adventure team for the trek but more importantly for making us feel like friends and family.
Unforgettable Experience Ever
I7739RPeliasn,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are family of 2 adults and 2 kids we booked with Rupia Adventure in March 2025 then we hiked in December 2025, we contact Rupia Adventure office and Jolanda responded us, she was good in communication from first to last confirmation, Jolanda gave us best offer than other companies and the mountain crew gave excited services, Jolanda sent us all parking list and how to arrange the trip, Gidoen and Emmanuel were our guides they give us best services and rest crew were so good, they sang us daily in the morning afternoon after reach at the camps, we highly thank you Rupia Adventure team for unforgettable memories than never forget in our life, thank you Jolanda from the office Ebenezer & family
7 Day Machame Route with Rupia Adventure
cole k 250,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the 7 Day Machame route with Rupia Adventure for myself and four friends. We had an amazing time! Our guides—Gideon, Laurent, and Emmanuel—and the rest of the team were a pleasure to be around. Matt was very helpful in the organization of the trip. We felt fully supported on the mountain and would recommend the experience.
Good Service. Excellent
754hmw,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jolanda from Rupia Adventure planned an amazing trek m for me and my dad this summer. It was a wonderful vacation! Our guide, Laurent, was extremely friendly, intelligent, multi-lingual, and professional. We were able to summit and everything was planned/executed perfectly. If you want to experience an amazing African trek, Rupia Adventure is the way to go! My experience with this company was extremely impressive. Highly recommend for everyone. Great package.
Amazing Kilimanjaro trek
497ayeshk,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Tanzania for the first time and our biggest dream was to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Matt from Rupia Adventure recommended us to use Machame route in 7 days according to our ages, we were a group of 29 people and we all reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, our head guides Frank, Julius and John were so professional, everything was perfect and the food was delicious from professional chefs, we have every reason to thank this company especially Matt
Mount Kilimanjaro Summit Successfully
Happiness64374379978,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had amazing experience to Tanzania with Rupia Adventure, I was a solo female and summited Mount Kilimanjaro via Machame route, my guide Laurent and entire crew were so funny, everything was good, I have recommend this company for anyone wanting to climb Kilimanjaro
Excellent Service, Reliable Company
506hansikap,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro maybe the dream of everyone around the world, after waiting for a long time we were finally able to climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame route for 7 days, we were very nervous but with the experience of Rupia Adventure we were able to climb and reach the top of this mountain with beautiful scenery and white snow, Emmanuel and Gideon were our guides, Samora was a great cook delicious and vitamin-rich food, the best camping equipment from world-famous mountaineers, Matt from the office was very experienced in answering our emails and helping us with good ideas on how to organize this trip, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the entire Rupia Adventure team
Amazing Team and Food
448oweng,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The standout do me was the amazing team that helped us summit. They were all so much fun and made the trip way more fun than I had anticipated it being. The food was also amazing. We always looked forward to finding out what was on the menu.
Great Experience
olivierbF6461JZ,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We used Rupia for our Kilimanjaro trek and they were great. Very well organised and the guides were terrific, insightful and supportive. Couldn't have done it without them.
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