7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route

Day by Day Itinerary

DAY 1:

Arusha – Machame Gate

We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 0800 and drive to the Machame Gate. After registration and clearances, begin your trek through a spectacular forest area, reaching Machame Camp after 6 or 7 hours. There you will have dinner and overnight (2,700M- 8,856 Ft). Meal Plan: {L, D}

DAY 2:

Shira Camp

After a short descent, you will begin your trek towards Shira Cathedral. Continuing on, you will pass by a superb bivi cave, just before arriving at Shira Camp, at 3,700 M (about 12,025 Ft), where you will have dinner and overnight. Today’s climb is about 5-6 hours. Start about 8:30 and trek until about 1:30. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

DAYS 3:

Baranco Camp

Trek from Shira camp to Baranco Camp via Lava Tower.Starting at 8 Am until 1:30 PM. You will have dinner and overnight at Baranco Camp. During the day you will climb to 4,200 M (13,650 Ft), then descend to 3,950 M (about 11,850 Ft) at Baranco Camp for overnight. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

DAYS 4:

Karanga Valley

Trek from Baranco Camp starting at about 8:30 AM to Karanga Valley, 4,100 M (about 13,325 Ft.). You will arrive about 11:30 AM. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

DAYS 5:

Barafu Camp

Beginning about 8:30 AM, trek to Barafu camp, 4,550 M (about 14,788 Ft), arriving about 12:30 PM., where you will remain until your final ascent to the top. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

DAYS 6:

Uhuru Peak

Shortly after midnight, arise and begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will then begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak, 5,896 M (about 19,620 Ft) about 12:30 AM and arrive at the summit at sunrise, about 7 AM. You will descend to Mweka Camp 3,100 M (9,300 Ft). Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

DAYS 7:

Mweka Gate

After completing your descent to Mweka Gate, arriving by about noon. You will receive your Summit Certificate and transfer back to your hotel. Meal Plan: {B, L}

Price Includes

• Transport from Moshi to the Mountain gate.
• Park fees.
• Fees of national park approved guide and porters.
• Food on the mountain (B/L/D).
• Drinking water and fruit juices.
• Experienced cooks, guides and porters.
• Tents, dining or mess tents, camping table and chairs. (On camping routes only).