7 Days
7-Day Machame Route
A classic, social route with an extra acclimatisation day and a strong summit profile.
From $2,980
Route highlights
A classic southern route with varied terrain, a sociable camp atmosphere and an added acclimatisation day.
What’s included
Park fees, expert guide, porters, tents, meals, transfers, oxygen and safety equipment.
Day-by-day route
Day 1
Machame Gate → Machame Camp: Begin in cloud forest, with rich green vegetation and birdsong on the lower slopes.
Day 2
Machame Camp → Shira Camp: Climb into heather and moorland as the forest drops away behind you.
Day 3
Shira → Lava Tower → Barranco: Climb high, sleep lower and enjoy dramatic volcanic formations on the way.
Day 4
Barranco → Karanga: Tackle the Barranco Wall, then continue across the southern circuit to camp.
Day 5
Day 5 — Continue along the southern circuit, keeping the pace steady and prioritising acclimatisation.
Day 6
Day 6 — Begin the summit push before dawn, reach Uhuru Peak, then descend carefully to lower camp.
Day 7
Day 7 — Descend through changing vegetation, celebrate with the crew and return to Moshi.
What to bring
Waterproof shell, insulating layers, warm gloves, broken-in boots, sun protection and a headlamp. We’ll send a complete kit list before your trek.
Before you climb
We’ll guide you through training, travel timing, insurance, health planning and gear questions—so you arrive informed and ready.
Mountain fact
Kilimanjaro rises from cultivated foothills to nearly 6,000 metres, crossing five distinct ecological zones on the way to Uhuru Peak.
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