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7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route


The most popular route… scenic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding.


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a mountain with a snow capped peak in the distance
A group of giraffes standing in a field

"I have climbed Mt. Kenya more than 200 times and every time I climb a mountain, I try to do it differently than the last time"

James Kagambi
Kenyan to summit Mt. Everest

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Arusha
Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight.

Day 2: Machame Gate → Machame Camp (3,000 m)
Trek through lush rainforest on the mountain’s southern slopes.
Dinner & overnight.

Day 3: Machame → Shira Camp (3,840 m)
Climb into moorland with wide, open views.
Dinner & overnight.

Day 4: Shira → Barranco Camp
Ascend toward Lava Tower, then descend into Barranco Valley for acclimatization.
Dinner & overnight.

Day 5: Barranco → Karanga Camp
Climb the Barranco Wall and trek into Karanga Valley.
Dinner & overnight.

Day 6: Karanga → Barafu Camp (4,750 m)
Steady ascent to base camp with summit views.
Dinner & overnight.

Day 7: Summit → Mweka Camp
Early climb to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), descend after sunrise.
Dinner & overnight.

Day 8: Mweka → Arusha
Final descent through forest and transfer back.

Includes

Transport (Machame ↔️ park gate)
Guide, cook & porters
Meals on the mountain
Accommodation
Emergency rescue by Road

Excludes

Park fees
Personal gear & insurance
Drinks

Tips & itinerary changes

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