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7 Days

Kilimanjaro Trek Machame Route

Conquer Africa's highest peak via the scenic "Whiskey Route" with expert guides and premium support

5,895m Summit
7 Days
Max 8 People
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
5-7 hours
1,640m to 2,835m11km

Begin your Kilimanjaro adventure through the lush rainforest. The trail winds through dense vegetation with chances to spot colobus monkeys and exotic birds.

Highlights

  • Rainforest ecosystem
  • Wildlife spotting
  • Machame Gate registration

Details

Machame Camp (tents)
Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
4-6 hours
2,835m to 3,750m5km

Leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone. Spectacular views of Kibo Peak and the Western Breach become visible.

Highlights

  • Moorland landscape
  • First views of Kibo
  • Shira Plateau

Details

Shira Camp (tents)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
6-8 hours
3,750m to 4,630m to 3,960m10km

Crucial acclimatization day. Climb high to Lava Tower then descend to Barranco Camp. This 'climb high, sleep low' strategy helps with altitude adaptation.

Highlights

  • Lava Tower (4,630m)
  • Acclimatization hike
  • Barranco Wall views

Details

Barranco Camp (tents)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
4-5 hours
3,960m to 4,035m5km

Conquer the famous Barranco Wall - a thrilling scramble with spectacular views. Short day allows for rest before summit attempt.

Highlights

  • Barranco Wall climb
  • Alpine desert zone
  • Summit preparation

Details

Karanga Camp (tents)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
3-4 hours
4,035m to 4,640m4km

Final camp before summit attempt. Rest, prepare gear, and get early sleep before midnight summit push.

Highlights

  • Summit base camp
  • Gear preparation
  • Early rest

Details

Barafu Camp (tents)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Summit Day - Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
12-16 hours
4,640m to 5,895m to 3,080m17km

The ultimate challenge! Start at midnight for Uhuru Peak at sunrise. Celebrate at Africa's highest point before descending to Mweka Camp.

Highlights

  • Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
  • Sunrise at summit
  • Certificate ceremony

Details

Mweka Camp (tents)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate + Tarangire Safari
3-4 hours + safari
3,080m to 1,640m10km

Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate for certificates. Transfer to Tarangire National Park for celebratory game drive among elephant herds.

Highlights

  • Summit certificates
  • Rainforest descent
  • Tarangire elephants

Details

Tarangire Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Quick Facts
Duration:7 Days
Difficulty:Challenging
Success Rate:85%
Best Months:Jun-Oct, Dec-Mar
What's Included
  • Professional mountain guides
  • All park fees & permits
  • Mountain camping equipment
  • All meals on mountain
  • Tarangire safari day
  • Airport transfers
  • Summit certificate