Kilimanjaro, Machame Route
Africa's highest summit, on its most scenic route.
- 7 days on the mountain
- Starts in Moshi
- From USD 2,350 per person
Machame climbs through rainforest, heather and alpine desert to the glaciers of Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres. Seven days gives your body time to acclimatise and improves the chance of reaching the top.
- Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m
- Barranco Wall
- Summit sunrise over the clouds
- Licensed mountain guides
Day by day
- 1
Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Climb through dense rainforest to the first camp at 3,000 m.
Overnight: Mountain tents
- 2
Day 2
To Shira Camp
Out of the forest onto open moorland with the first wide views of Kibo.
Overnight: Mountain tents
- 3
Day 3
Lava Tower to Barranco
Climb high to 4,600 m, then sleep lower at Barranco. The key acclimatisation day.
Overnight: Mountain tents
- 4
Day 4
Barranco Wall to Karanga
A hands-on scramble up the Barranco Wall and a short day to Karanga Valley.
Overnight: Mountain tents
- 5
Day 5
To Barafu Base Camp
Rest and prepare for the summit night at 4,670 m.
Overnight: Mountain tents
- 6
Day 6
Summit night
Start near midnight, reach Stella Point at dawn and Uhuru Peak soon after. Descend to Mweka.
Overnight: Mountain tents
- 7
Day 7
Down to Mweka Gate
Walk out through the forest, collect your summit certificate and return to Moshi.
Included
- Park, camping and rescue fees
- Licensed guides, cooks and porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Quality mountain tents and sleeping mats
- Hotel nights before and after the climb
- Transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport
Not included
- Sleeping bag and personal gear (rental available)
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Travel insurance with high-altitude cover
- International flights and visa
When to go
January to mid-March and June to October.
Starts in Moshi. We arrange the transfer from Dar es Salaam or the airport.
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USD 2,350