7 Days Machame Route Itinerary Kilimanjaro

Hike the remarkable Mountain Kilimanjaro following the beautiful Machame Route till you reach the popular Uhuru Peak (Africa’s highest point).

ARRIVAL DAY AT KILIMANJARO AIRPORT

Arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport where you are welcomed by our driver guide after completing with customs. Get through a meet and greet session then after he shall drive you to check-in your hotel for relaxation, short briefing session about the Tour then Dinner and Overnight. Mount Meru Hotel.

Day by Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Machame Camp

You shall have breakfast at the hotel then later get on journey to the Mountain Kilimanjaro Park Gate via the Machame Village till you reach the Machame Gate where you meet your climb crew. This hike takes you 5 to 7 hours. Follow the trail through lush green afro montane rainforest which covers Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes. In the forest, you view species of birds, colobus monkeys, blue monkeys etc. Set your Camp amongst the giant heather at Machame Camp.

Day 2: Machame Camp-Shira Camp

Breakfast then continue on ascent along a steep ridge onto the heather clad moorland referred to as the heath zone. View the beautiful lobelia and helichrysum as the dominate this area as well as the many geological features ranging from Lava Tubes to Glacial Valleys. Break off for picnic lunch then continue to the Shira Plateau as you view the Western Breach with beautiful glaciers until you get to the Shira Camp. You shall set your camp here with views at the snow dusted Kibo Peaks. Shira Camp.

Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

Breakfast then embark on an ascent into the alpine desert towards the main peak of Kibo where you watch the Western Glaciers more visibly. You shall break off for picnic lunch and later decide on whether to take the an optional ascent to the 300-foot-Tall Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp in the afternoon. You shall follow the trail through the stunning ‘Garden of the Senecios’ (giant groundsel) with many giant lobelias. The Barranco Valley is one of the most beautiful regions along the entire trail. After the acclimatization day, you shall head for Dinner and Overnight at Barranco Camp.

Day 4: Barranco Camp-Karanga Camp

After conquering the Barranco Wall, you have a precise day to get to the Karanga Camp. This requires you to use all your four limbs to cross the wall to the top of Karanga Valley following a trail through various inclines and declines to the Karanga Camp in the afternoon. You shall stay here to enjoy stunning sunsets, southern glacial valleys and ice fields. Dinner and Overnight at Karanga Camp.

Day 5: Karanga Camp-Barafu Camp

Breakfast then embark on another half Day ascent to Barafu Camp where you have lunch, relaxation before hiking to the summit. You shall watch strong winds rip over the camp and in the evening view the Mawenzi Peak at a distance. You shall have early Dinner then rest in the evening and have Overnight at Barafu Camp.

Day 6: Ascend to the Summit (Uhuru) then Mweka Camp

Wake up at night then embark on departure before midnight for the summit. This hike takes you 7 to 8 hours ascent and 4 to 6 hours descent from the summit. The hike to the summit is quite challenging as face the coldest, windiest part of the hike and as it comes to morning, you shall reach the rim at Stella Point (18,652ft). Enjoy view of the stunning sunrise appearing over the Mawenzi Peak at a distance. You shall leave from Stella Point to Uhuru Peak and when you reach here, take many photos to keep with you as well as celebrate your victory. Afterwards, get on descent towards Mweka Camp where you reach before dark. Dinner and Overnight at Mweka Camp.

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Arusha

Have breakfast then with luggage, embark on transfer to Arusha for a period of 3-4 hours through montane forest then at mid-day, you shall reach the Mweka Gate where you bid farewell to your climb crew then later get transferred to Arusha and check-I lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mount Meru Hotel.

Day 8: Departure to Kilimanjaro Airport

Today have breakfast then with luggage embark on departure to the Kilimanjaro International Airport to board your flight back home.

Inclusions:

  • Kilimanjaro Hiking
  • Professional, English-speaking Guide
  • Appropriate Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)
  • Accommodation and Meals
  • Airport to and fro Transfers
  • Medical Kit
  • Emergency Oxygen
  • Drinking bottled water and Full Board Meals
  • Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
  • Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
  • Gate Transfers
  • Portable Private Toilet and Porter

Exclusions:

  • International/ Domestic Flights
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra Activities/ Adventures
  • Medication and Vaccinations