7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trek

Overview

The Machame Route is the most popular path up Africa’s highest peak, favoured for its scenic variety and a built-in acclimatisation day that meaningfully improves summit success rates compared with shorter routes. This itinerary follows the classic seven-day profile, camping throughout and summiting via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak.

Journey Highlights

A genuine summit attempt on Africa’s highest peak, via Uhuru Peak at 5,895m
An acclimatisation day via the Lava Tower, improving summit success rates
A dramatic scramble up the Barranco Wall
Full trekking crew support — guides, cooks and porters throughout

Day by Day

Day 1

Machame Gate to Camp

Rainforest hiking.

Day 2

Machame to Shira Camp

Moorland terrain, first summit views.

Day 3

Shira to Barranco Camp

Acclimatisation via the Lava Tower.

Day 4

Barranco Wall to Karanga

A scramble up the Barranco Wall.

Day 5

Karanga to Barafu Camp

Final approach to base camp.

Day 6

Summit day

Night ascent to Uhuru Peak; descent to Mweka.

Day 7

Descent & departure

Transfer to Arusha or Moshi.

Trip Details

What's Included

Kilimanjaro National Park entrance and camping fees
A registered mountain guide, assistant guides and porters
All camping equipment and mess tent
Three meals a day while on the mountain, prepared by a mountain cook
Emergency oxygen and a portable stretcher, carried throughout
Government rescue fees

What's Excluded

International flights to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tanzania visa fees
Travel and high-altitude evacuation insurance (mandatory)
Personal climbing gear and cold-weather clothing
Tips for guides, assistant guides and porters (customary and expected)
Pre- or post-climb accommodation in Arusha or Moshi

Day-by-day structure, inclusions and pricing basis are illustrative — confirm exact logistics, permit availability and lodge selection with operations before quoting a client.

7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trek

What's Included

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