7-DAY MACHAME ROUTE KILIMANJARO CLIMB ITINERARY
Route:
Machame Route
Cost:
# Climbers Value
1 pax (Solo) $1,550 – $ 1,900
# Climbers Standard
1 pax (Solo) $1,950 – $2,600
Cost Includes: Kilimanjaro National Park fees, Camping fees, Rescue fees, Professional mountain guides, cook & porters, All meals on the mountain, Transfers from/to Arusha, 2 hotel nights (before & after climb), Tents and sleeping mattresses, Drinking water
Cost Excludes: International flights, Visa, Travel insurance, Tips for crew (approx. $300–$400 total recommended), Personal gear rental
Activities
Day 0
Arrival in Arusha
✔ Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
✔ Transfer to hotel in Arusha for briefing and gear check.
Day 1
Arusha → Machame Gate → Machame Camp
✔ Drive to Machame Gate (1,800m)
✔ Trek through rainforest
✔ Overnight at Machame Camp (2,900m)
✔ Hiking: 5–7 hours
✔ Climb to Lava Tower (4,630m) for acclimatization
✔ Descend to Barranco Camp (3,900m)
✔ “Climb high, sleep low” strategy
✔ Hiking: 6–8 hours
Shira Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
Day 3
✔ Climb the famous Barranco Wall
✔ Shorter trekking day for recovery
✔ Overnight at Karanga Camp (3,995m)
✔ Hiking: 4–5 hours
Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
Day 4
Day 2
Machame Camp → Shira Camp
✔ Transition from rainforest to moorland
✔ Gradual ascent to Shira Camp (3,500m)
✔ Hiking: 5–6 hours
Day 5
Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
✔ Steady climb to Barafu Camp (4,640m)
✔ Early dinner and rest before summit
✔ Hiking: 3–5 hours
Day 6
Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
✔ Midnight summit push
✔ Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m) at sunrise
✔ Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m)
✔ Hiking: 10–14 hours
Day 7
Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Arusha
✔ Descend through rainforest
✔ Collect summit certificates
✔ Transfer back to Arusha
End of Tour
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