Climbing Kilimanjaro 7 Days Machame Route in Tanzania
Joined 2021
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route in 7 days is a popular itinerary due to its scenic beauty and varied landscapes. Here's an overview of what you can expect on each day of the trek:
Tips for Climbing Kilimanjaro:
Acclimatization: Take your time to acclimatize to avoid altitude sickness.
Packing: Bring appropriate gear, including layers for varying temperatures, a good sleeping bag, and trekking poles.
Fitness: Prepare with training beforehand as it's a physically demanding trek.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At The hotel in Moshi/Airport
- Meeting Point at Moshi city center hotel, we do free pick up/off from any Hotel around Moshi city center. From Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha is all included in the package.
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Distance: 11 km (7 miles)
Time: 5-7 hours
Elevation: Start at 1,800 m (5,906 ft), camp at 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Highlights: Begin your ascent through lush rainforest. Expect to see some wildlife, including monkeys and various bird species.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
Time: 5-6 hours
Elevation: Start at 3,000 m (9,843 ft), camp at 3,800 m (12,467 ft)
Highlights: The trek continues through moorland with stunning views of the mountain. You may also catch a glimpse of some unique plant species.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
Time: 7-9 hours
Elevation: Start at 3,800 m (12,467 ft), Lava Tower at 4,600 m (15,091 ft), Barranco Camp at 3,950 m (12,959 ft)
Highlights: Climb to Lava Tower to aid in acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp, experiencing diverse ecosystems along the way.
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
Time: 4-5 hours
Elevation: Start at 3,950 m (12,959 ft), camp at 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
Highlights: Navigate the Barranco Wall, a steep climb that offers rewarding views. The rest of the day is relatively short with an afternoon at camp.
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Base Camp (Barafu Camp)
Distance: 3.6 km (2 miles)
Time: 3-4 hours
Elevation: Start at 4,000 m (13,123 ft), camp at 4,700 m (15,420 ft)
Highlights: The trek leads through alpine desert with stunning landscapes. Barafu Camp serves as the last resting point before the summit attempt.
Day 6: Summit Day (Barafu to Uhuru Peak) and Descent to Mweka Camp
Distance: 18 km (11 miles)
Time: 10-14 hours total (summit and descent)
Elevation: Start at 4,700 m (15,420 ft) to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m (19,341 ft), then descend to Mweka Camp at 3,0900 m (10,200 ft)
Highlights: Begin the ascent around midnight. Reach the summit for breathtaking views and a celebration before descending.
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
Time: 3-4 hours
Elevation: Start at 3090 m (10,200 ft) and return to 1,600 m (5,506 ft)
Highlights: Trek through lush rainforest back to the gate where you will receive your certificate of achievement.
Tips for Climbing Kilimanjaro:
Acclimatization: Take your time to acclimatize to avoid altitude sickness.
Packing: Bring appropriate gear, including layers for varying temperatures, a good sleeping bag, and trekking poles.
Fitness: Prepare with training beforehand as it's a physically demanding trek.
Guidance: Consider trekking with a reputable guide and support team.
This 7-day Machame Route is designed to enhance your experience and acclimatization, maximizing your chances of reaching the summit successfully. Enjoy your adventure!
Ending Point
At the Hotel in Moshi/Airport
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Inclusions & Exclusions
All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel by minibus Toyota Hiace for 7 people.
Professional, experienced, and friendly mountain guides
Medical evacuation with Kilimanjaro Search and Rescue> Flying Doctors.
2 nights and accommodations before and after the trek in good 3-star hotels.
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries, and park fees
Pulse-oximeter – To measure the oxygen level, of each climber daily
Portable Emergency Oxygen tanks
Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
Sleeping Mattress
All meals while on the Mountain
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Crisis management and safety procedures
Fair and ethical treatment of porters
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
Arrival and Departure transfers
All Government Tax and Park Entrance Fees
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Tips for guides, cook and porters
Track your trek by satellite device services
Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Tanzania Visa on arrival
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
Tour Important Information
Is it Safe to travel to Africa? Is it Safe to travel to Tanzania?
Africa is currently Safe. Tanzania is very safe and we are ready to organize your African epic holiday.Despite of the fact of how much we are Safe mostly from COVID-19, but still Tanzania has standard operating procedures in place to contain the COVID 19 and ensure your maximum safety. Some airlines have already resumed international flights and we can plan the entire trip for you. Tanzania welcomes you again!
Requirements to get into the country:
Visa
Visas are compulsory for all visitors, and cost from $50. Visas are obtainable at the airport when you arrive, but rather have one before you land, as officials tend to “not have change”. Visas are obtainable from the Tanzanian Embassy. Please contact us should you want the Embassy address in your area. You will need 2 passport photos and 2 completed forms. Should you not have the time to organize a visa, please contact us and we will gladly assist you for a small fee.
Yellow Fever inoculation certificate
The inoculation is obtainable from your nearest travel clinic or from your local physician. Staple it into the front of your passport if you are afraid of losing it. Most African countries require this certificate, so don’t ever be without it when traveling in Africa.
Malaria Tablets
Zanzibar is situated in a malaria zone, so it is recommended that you consult your physician on the prescription right for you. Pregnant women are not allowed to take Malaria prevention drugs, and are cautioned before entering any malaria area. To set your mind at rest, we stayed in Zanzibar for 2 years, and fortunately never contracted malaria. This is not to say you won’t get it..
JUST BE CAREFUL.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Peter K.
His name is Peter, the local Tour Guide & Operator in Tanzania, born and raised on the slope of our Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro at 1400m.
He was a porter on Mt Kilimanjaro for more than 6 years before keeping some money and go back to college and trained to be a qualified tour guide. After working with other companies for 10 years, he decided to get into the field and run safaris and trekking tours himself. In 2014, he found his guide team with his comrade porters all from the brotherhood. Their dream was to provide ordinary people with the life-changing opportunity to climb the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. By booking to them you support the life of local communities directly; they will take you there not to send you there!
We offer advanced Yoga Retreat Kilimanjaro Climbing, Wildlife Safari, Day Trips, and Beach Holiday. It is our pleasure to welcome you to our country Tanzania, the country of Mt Kilimanjaro, the African highest point and the world’s highest free-standing mountain, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Island.
Reviews
Christina H.
“Moshi Tour ”
My first day in Moshi and I was looking for a tour of the city. I found Peter online, and booked on a whim. I’m SO glad I did! It was like walking around town with a friend. He showed me everything I wanted to see and beyond. He met me at my hotel, and dropped me off there at the end. I felt safe with him, and like I was among friends in the beautiful Moshi city. Two highlights were the old railway station and Blue Zebra! If you are looking for a tour, definitely take a chance a go with Peter! Also, he’s a Kilimanjaro guide and it was fun to talk to him ahead of time about my big climb!
Peter K.
Dear Christina, Thanks very much for sharing your experience with Tanzania Local Tour Guide with other travelers. Thank you so much for the right choice you’ve made to select and support our truly local tour Guide in Tanzania as the best tour operator of your lifetime experience adventure in our beautiful country Tanzania, the land of Mt Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti. Was a great moment we had together in my town, Moshi the gateway to our majestic Mt Kilimanjaro. Walking and staying around Moshi town before conquering Mt Kilimanjaro was the best choice. We hope one day you will come back, to visit other attractions available in our lovely country Tanzania. Our guides are excellent knowledge and experience in Kilimanjaro climbing, wildlife animals’ flora, and fauna, not only but also, we are very skillful in geography, history, and culture. We request you recommend our service to your co-workers and friends, Welcome back to Tanzania, we would be so happy to see you again. Your traveling to our country makes our life one more step forward. Many Thanks, Peter.
$4,000/ per person
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