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7 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb

Kilimanjaro 7 days Private Uhuru Peak · 5,895 m
DifficultyHigh
TrafficHigh
SceneryExcellent
Summit successHigh
Distance~62 km
SleepingTents

Your trip at a glance

  1. Day 1Kilimanjaro
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  3. Day 3Kilimanjaro
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Overview

One of the most popular and rewarding routes, with a 'climb high, sleep low' profile through rainforest, moorland and alpine desert to Uhuru Peak.

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro by the Machame Route, one of the most popular and rewarding routes on the mountain. The ‘climb high, sleep low’ schedule improves your chance of reaching Uhuru Peak, passing through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert and the glacial summit zone. Experienced guides lead the way, supported by porters and cooks.

The route suits adventurous, physically fit climbers: it is more demanding than some others because of steeper trails and longer trekking days — and it rewards you with great scenery, a strong acclimatisation profile and a high summit success rate.

Best time to climb

  • January to March: warmer temperatures, fewer crowds and excellent visibility.
  • June to October: cool, dry weather with clear skies — great for trekking and photography.
  • Avoid April–May and November: rain, muddy trails and reduced visibility.

Temperatures at altitude can drop below freezing, especially on summit night, so layering is essential.

Highlights

Lava Tower acclimatisationBarranco WallSunrise at Uhuru PeakHigh summit success rate
See each day of this trip

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1Machame Gate to Machame Camp

    Registration and a briefing at the gate, then a gentle, well-defined trail through dense tropical rainforest with tall trees, birds and monkeys.

    1,800 m → 3,000 m11 km5–7 hoursRainforestOvernight: Machame CampMeals: L, D

  2. Day 2Machame Camp to Shira Camp

    Leave the rainforest for moorland with giant lobelias and senecios, and wide views — on a clear day, your first sight of Kibo Peak.

    3,000 m → 3,840 m5 km4–6 hoursMoorlandOvernight: Shira CampMeals: B, L, D

  3. Day 3Shira Camp to Lava Tower and Barranco Camp

    A key acclimatisation day: climb to Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco Camp in a valley below the Barranco Wall.

    3,840 m → 4,630 m → 3,960 m10 km6–8 hoursAlpine desertOvernight: Barranco CampMeals: B, L, D

  4. Day 4Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

    Climb the Barranco Wall — non-technical but exciting, with great views — then a mix of ups and downs to Karanga Camp.

    3,960 m → 4,035 m5 km4–5 hoursAlpine desertOvernight: Karanga CampMeals: B, L, D

  5. Day 5Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

    A short trek over rugged, cold and windy ground to base camp. Early dinner and rest before the midnight start.

    4,035 m → 4,640 m4 km3–4 hoursAlpine desertOvernight: Barafu CampMeals: B, L, D

  6. Day 6Summit day: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp

    Start around midnight, pass Stella Point and reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, for sunrise above the clouds. Celebrate, then descend to Mweka Camp.

    4,640 m → 5,895 m → 3,100 m17 km10–14 hoursStone scree and ice-capped summitOvernight: Mweka CampMeals: B, L, D

  7. Day 7Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

    Descend through the rainforest to the gate to receive your summit certificate, then transfer to your hotel.

    3,100 m → 1,640 m10 km3–4 hoursRainforestMeals: B, L

Meals: B = breakfast · L = lunch · D = dinner

Prices per person

In US dollars, per person, for your own private trip. The more people travel together, the lower the price for each person.

TravellersPrice per person
1 traveller (solo) US$2,470
2 travellersMost booked US$2,150
3–4 travellers US$2,060
5–6 travellers US$2,000
7+ travellers US$1,940

Children aged 3–11 pay 70% of the adult price. International flights, visas and tips are not included. Prices can change in the Christmas and New Year weeks — your quote confirms the final price.

Prices are charged in US dollars. Other currencies are a guide only.

Elevation profile

2,000 m3,000 m4,000 m5,000 m6,000 mUhuru Peak · 5,895 mDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7

Included

  • All park entrance fees and government taxes
  • Professional English-speaking mountain guide(s), certified by Kilimanjaro National Park
  • Experienced cook and porters to carry equipment and supplies
  • All trek meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with clean drinking water
  • Accommodation in mountain tents with sleeping mats
  • Two nights in Moshi or Arusha (one before and one after the trek)
  • Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro International Airport – hotel – airport)
  • Rescue fee (KINAPA requirement)
  • Oximeters and a first-aid kit for daily health checks
  • Filtered water for refilling your bottles
  • Private chemical toilet tent
  • Celebration meal and summit certificate

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania entry visa fees
  • Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, trekking poles, hiking boots, etc.)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides, porters and cooks (recommended US$15–25 per day)
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks and snacks
  • Hotel nights beyond those included
  • Optional single supplement for a private tent

When to go

This trip runs all year. Here is how each month usually feels — the rainy months are quieter and often cheaper.

  1. JanBest
  2. FebBest
  3. MarGood
  4. AprRainy & quiet
  5. MayRainy & quiet
  6. JunBest
  7. JulBest
  8. AugBest
  9. SepBest
  10. OctBestThis month
  11. NovRainy & quiet
  12. DecGood
  • Best
  • Good
  • Rainy & quiet

Good to know

One clear price

US$2,150 per person sharing. Send a request with your date and we confirm availability within 24 hours.

Easy booking

A deposit confirms your trip and the balance is due before you travel. The amounts and payment details come with your personal quote. Booking terms

Safety on the mountain

Go slowly ("pole pole"), drink plenty of water and tell your guide how you feel — your crew checks on you every day.

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