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7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro

A seven-day Kilimanjaro climb via the scenic Machame Route with a measured progression through Shira, Barranco, Karanga and Barafu before the summit.

7 DurationPrivate Kilimanjaro climbMoshi / Arusha startChallenging

Trekking Overview

This seven-day Machame programme is designed as a private Kilimanjaro climb with time distributed across the southern route before summit night. It uses tented mountain camps and can be combined with hotel nights in Moshi or Arusha, safari, or Zanzibar after the climb.

Trek Highlights

  • Seven trekking days
  • Machame southern approach
  • Shira Plateau and Barranco
  • Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m

Day by day

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Complete park formalities and begin through montane forest toward the first mountain camp.

Meals: Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Machame Camp
Day 2

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Climb out of the forest toward heath and moorland with wider views across the Shira Plateau.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Shira Camp
Day 3

Shira to Barranco via Lava Tower

Shira to Barranco via Lava Tower

Gain significant altitude during the day before descending to Barranco to sleep lower.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Barranco Camp
Day 4

Barranco to Karanga

Barranco to Karanga

Cross the Barranco Wall area with guide support, then continue through the alpine landscape to Karanga.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Karanga Camp
Day 5

Karanga to Barafu

Karanga to Barafu

Move to the high summit camp, rest, eat early and prepare equipment for the overnight summit attempt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Barafu Camp
Day 6

Summit to Mweka Camp

Summit to Mweka Camp

Trek toward Stella Point and Uhuru Peak, then descend carefully to lower altitude and continue to Mweka Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Mweka Camp
Day 7

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Descend through the forest to the exit gate, complete park formalities and transfer back to town.

Meals: Breakfast, LunchAccommodation: Hotel on request

Package includes

  • Licensed mountain guide team and porter support as confirmed
  • Park entry and route fees specifically included in the quotation
  • Mountain accommodation on the selected route
  • Meals and drinking water treatment arrangements on the mountain
  • Pre-climb briefing and route transfers as confirmed

Package excludes

  • International flights and visa
  • Personal trekking equipment unless specifically quoted
  • Travel and high-altitude insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Extra hotel nights or transfers not included in the final programme

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