7-Day Kilimanjaro, Machame Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival For Your Gateway to Mountain Dream

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬!

Your Mount Kilimanjaro trekking tour experience begins with your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our best Mount Kilimanjaro guides team will provide a seamless transfer to your Moshi hotel.

Use this day for equipment checks, briefing with your lead guide, and vital pre-climb preparation. This is when you'll learn crucial details about the Kilimanjaro Machame route ahead.

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
- 𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑔𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑒
- 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑒ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑘 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛
- 𝑅𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑔𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑖𝑓 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑑
- 𝐷𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
- 𝑊𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤
- 𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔
- 𝐻𝑦𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑒𝑚𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑠
- 𝐸𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑦 𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Weru Weru River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Machame Gate to Rainforest Paradise

Your Mount Kilimanjaro trekking tour begins properly today. The best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is during the dry season, though our expert guides are prepared for all conditions.

Early morning drive to Machame Gate, where our best Mount Kilimanjaro expert team handles registration while you prepare for the trek. During wet seasons, the final 3km requires a warm-up walk to the gate.

The Mount Kilimanjaro Machame route starts through the pristine rainforest, where careful pacing helps acclimatization. Spot colobus monkeys and exotic birds as you ascend through increasingly beautiful terrain to Machame Camp.
Trek Specifications:

- Starting Point: Machame Gate (1,640m)
- End Point: Machame Camp (2,835m)
- Walking Time: 5-7 Hours

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
Registration time: 30-60 min
First altitude gain: 1,195m
Terrain: Muddy forest paths
Wildlife spotting prime time: 10am-2pm
Porters carry a maximum of 15kg
Lunch stop: Halfway point
Evening health checks are mandatory.

Main Destination:

Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Moorland Ascent to Shira Plateau Challenge

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫!

Your Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour continues through changing vegetation zones. The best time of the day to climb Mount Kilimanjaro shows its value as you navigate the rocky ridge to the Shira Plateau.

Our Mount Kilimanjaro routes expertise ensures proper pacing through this crucial altitude gain, offering stunning views of the western breach.

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑴𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑 (2,835𝒎)
𝑬𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑 (3,850𝒎)
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 4-6 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
- First major altitude jump
- Vegetation zone change
- Cold wind exposure starts
- Afternoon cloud patterns
- UV protection critical
- Warm layers needed
- Health monitoring begins
- Night temperatures can drop below freezing
- The Camp is exposed to elements - proper tent securing is important
- Regular hydration stops.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lava Tower Acclimatization

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩!

Your Mount Kilimanjaro Machame route journey faces its first major challenge. This crucial acclimatization day demonstrates why choosing the best Mount Kilimanjaro tour operator matters.

Trek to Lava Tower for altitude adaptation before descending to Barranco Camp, following the "climb high, sleep low" principle that optimizes your Kilimanjaro trekking cost investment.

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡: 𝑆ℎ𝑖𝑟𝑎 𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑝 (3,850𝑚)
𝐻𝑖𝑔ℎ 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡: 𝐿𝑎𝑣𝑎 𝑇𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 (4,600𝑚)
𝐸𝑛𝑑 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡: 𝐵𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑜 𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑝 (3,900𝑚)
𝑊𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒: 6-8 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
- Major altitude day
- Temperature range: -5°C to 15°C
- Packed lunch at Lava Tower
- Headache monitoring crucial
- Steep descent care needed
- Water intake: 3-4 litres minimum
- Alpine desert precautions
- Evening medical checks.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Scale the Great Barranco Wall on Your Path to Glory

𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐨!

As part of your Mount Kilimanjaro route experience, tackle the imposing Barranco Wall. It's more intimidating in appearance than technical difficulty. This Mount Kilimanjaro trekking tour showcases why proper guidance matters on this challenging but rewarding day.

The path to Barafu Camp traverses several valleys, demonstrating why the Kilimanjaro trekking cost includes expert guides for safety. Reaching Barafu Camp marks your final preparation point before the summit attempt.

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒐 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑 (3,900𝒎)
𝑬𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒖 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑 (4,680𝒎)
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 8-10 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
- Pre-dawn start essential
- Scrambling sections
- Light breakfast advised
- Multiple rest stops
- Final camp preparation
- Early dinner at 5:30pm
- Summit gear check
- Midnight wake-up call.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Summit Day Glory

𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲!

The pinnacle of your Kilimanjaro trekking tour arrives with the summit attempt. The best time to summit Kilimanjaro is during pre-dawn hours. Start at midnight, reaching Stella Point (5,756m) for sunrise before conquering the Peak. Your Kilimanjaro Machame route journey culminates in the challenging ascent to Uhuru Peak, followed by a long descent to Mweka Camp to celebrate your achievement.

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒖 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑 (4,680𝒎)
𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕: 𝑼𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒖 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒌 (5,895𝒎)
𝑬𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑴𝒘𝒆𝒌𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑 (3,100𝒎)
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 11-14 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
- Midnight departure
- Temperature: -20°C to -5°C
- 5-minute summit stops
- Hot drinks provided
- Crampon attachment
- Summit photography brief
- Rapid descent priority
- Celebration protocols
- Return All Gear to Mweka Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Weru Weru River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Moshi (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Victory Descent - Walk down as a Kilimanjaro conqueror

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐑!

Crown your Mount Kilimanjaro triumph with a victorious descent to Mweka Gate, where your summit certificate awaits – Eᴛᴇʀɴᴀʟ Pʀᴏᴏꜰ ᴏꜰ Yᴏᴜʀ Rᴇᴍᴀʀᴋᴀʙʟᴇ Fᴇᴀᴛ. But why end your African odyssey here?

You've conquered the Roof of Africa – an achievement few dare to dream of! Now let your epic journey evolve into something extraordinary. From Arusha, your gateway to adventure beckons with two spectacular choices:

Unleash your spirit on an adrenaline-pumping safari, witnessing Africa's magnificent Big Five in its wild domain. Or surrender to serenity on Zanzibar's pristine shores, where turquoise waters kiss powder-soft sands.

𝑾𝑯𝒀 𝑬𝑿𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑫 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝒀?
- You're already in Africa's playground
- Treat your body to luxury
- Create the perfect finale
- Access exclusive summiteer rates

As a Kilimanjaro champion, your muscles have earned their glory, now it's time for a reward. Your African dream is just beginning!

Main Destination:

Mt Kilimanjaro Summit

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.