Streat : Arusha, Tanzania
The best 7 days Machame route Kilimanjaro hiking in 2024 and 2025
The 7 days Machame route is a picturesque Kilimanjaro hiking route covering approximately 62 kilometers (38.5 miles) with a total elevation gain of around 4,865 meters (15,961 feet). On this best 7-day Kilimanjaro tour, hikers will encounter various terrains including forested paths, rocky ridges, and breathtaking glacier views before reaching Uhuru Peak, at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level. The route typically requires an average of 5 to 7 hours each day of trekking. This 7-day Machame route on Mount Kilimanjaro climbing tour in 2024 and 2025 starts from Moshi or Arusha.
The best price for the 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame route ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 per climber and varies depending on luxury, mid-range, or budget climbing services. 7 days Kilimanjaro Machame route price includes the Kilimanjaro park fees, mountain camping fees, transfer to and from the park gates, and crew wages for the hiking crew.
How to book 7 days Machame route trip in 2024 and 2025
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The best 7 days Kilimanjaro hiking via Machame route itinerary highlights: Day 1: Machame gate to Machame camp, Day 2: Machame camp to Shira camp, Day 3: Shira camp to Lava Tower to Barranco camp, Day 4: Barranco camp to Karanga camp, Day 5: Karanga camp to Barafu camp, Day 6: Barafu camp to Summit to Mweka camp, Day 7: Mweka camp to Mweka gate to Moshi.
7-day Kilimanjaro Machame route full-detailed itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha and taken to the Machame Gate after breakfast. At the gate, you'll register with the park authorities and meet your crew ready for the hike. Start the hike through the thick rainforest to Machame Camp. You will settle into your tents in Machame Camp, eat dinner, and then spend the night there.
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Hiking distance: 11 km
Climate: Rainforest
Accommodation: Machame Camp
You will eat breakfast before setting off on the trip to Shira Camp. You will pass through an area of heath and moorland on the trek, which offers breathtaking views of Kibo Peak and its surroundings. Shira Camp, which is at an elevation of 3,840m, will be our stop for overnight rest.
Hiking time: 4-6 hours
Hiking distance: 9 km
Climate: Moorland
Accommodation: Shira Camp
You will leave Shira Camp and head to Lava Tower, which is located at an altitude of 4,640m. You will encounter a major altitude climb as the hike takes you across the alpine desert region. Take a break after arriving at Lava Tower for lunch, then continue on your way to Barranco Camp. The descent is essential for your body to acclimatize to the altitude before reaching Barranco Camp, where you will spend the night.
Hiking time: 5-7 hours
Hiking distance: 15 km
Climate: Semi-desert
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Today's hike will take you up to the Karanga Camp, where you'll spend the night. The trail is short but steep, and you'll have some time to rest and acclimate before continuing up to Barafu Camp the next day.
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Hiking distance: 6 km
Climate: Moorland
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Today's hike will take you up to the Barafu Camp crossing several streams and enjoying spectacular views of the glaciers and the summit. You'll have some time to rest and prepare for the summit push, which will begin in the early hours of the morning on day 6.
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Hiking distance: 4 km
Climate: Apline desert
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
The route to the summit starts from Barafu Camp with a difficult ascent that leads to Stella Point (5,739 meters), then continues to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), Kilimanjaro's highest point. Due to the high altitude and challenging landscape, the ascent from Barafu to Uhuru Peak is difficult, but the reward of reaching the summit is worthwhile. After reaching the peak, the descent begins. Before continuing on to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters), hikers take a brief break at Barafu Camp.
Hiking time: 5-7 hours ascent, 5-7 hours descent
Hiking distance: 6 km ascent, 13 km descent
Climate: Arctic
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
On the final day of the trek, you'll hike down to the Mweka Gate (1,640m/5,380ft), where you'll receive your certificate of completion. You'll then drive back to Moshi for a hot shower and celebratory dinner.
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Hiking distance: 10 km
Climate: Rainforest
Included
- Kilimanjaro park fees
- Camping fees
- English speaking guide
- 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
- Transport
Excluded
- Visas
- Flights
- Personal items
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