Kilimanjaro Machame route 7 Days:

Day 1:
Machame Gate (1,634 m/5,363 ft) to Machame Hut (2,834 m/9,300 ft)
Hike time: 7.5 hrs
Elevation change: +1,200 m/+3,937 ft
Estimated distance: 10km/6.21 miles
Final elevation: ,3100 m/10,170 ft
Pick-up from the hotel is around 8.00am. The drive to the Machame route gate takes about 1
hour. At the Machame route gate, We have some paper work to do before you start. Heading
into the jungle, a 4-wheel drive track climbs gently for about 1 hour. Here you enter thicker
forest, often with cloud swirling through the trees and monkeys calling from the canopy above.
The trail is well maintained. 2 hours from the end of the 4-wheel drive track you arrive at a
clearing that we use for lunch stops.
Heading on after lunch the trail gets slightly steeper and as you climb and the trees begin to
thin you can see that you’re climbing a narrow ridge between 2 shallow valleys. After 2 hours
of climbing you reach the end of the forest; from here you enter the heather and moorland
zone and after 15 minutes you reach Machame Camp, your first night's stop on the Machame
route. Camp will have been set up for you by the porters and when you arrive you'll get hot
drinks, popcorn and warm water for washing followed by dinner. The evening views of Kibo
from Machame Camp are breath-taking.
Day 2:
Machame Hut (2,834 m/9,300 ft) to Shira Hut (3,749 m/12,300 ft)
Hike time: 7 hrs
Elevation change: +800 m/+3,000 ft
Estimated distance: 6km/3.75 miles
Final elevation: 3,800 m/12,467 ft
From Machame camp you hike to Shira Camp. The first section is relatively steep and altitude
is gained rapidly. A picnic lunch is taken on trail today. The zone you pass through today is

known as the heath zone where attractive Helichrysum and lobelia plants become apparent.
Various geologic features can be seen today from lava tubes to glacial valleys.
Day 3:
Shira Hut (3,749 m/12,300 ft) to Barranco Hut (3,950 m/12,800 ft)
Hike time: 5 hrs
Elevation change: +100 m/+328 ft
Estimated distance: ?
Final elevation: 3,900 m/12,800 ft
The morning climb is somewhat steep on this day as you climb to Lava Tower at 4,600 meters
at midday before descending again on the scenic route to Barranco Camp. This is a great
example of the climb high/sleep low rule that helps people acclimatize safely.
Day 4:
Barranco Hut (3,950 m/12,800 ft) to Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft)
Hike time: 3.5 hrs
Elevation change: +100 m/+328 ft
Estimated distance: 4km/2.5 miles
Final elevation: 3,963 m/13,000 ft
You climb the Great Barranco Wall, which looks more intimidating than it really is, and down
into the Karanga Valley. This day has many ups and downs and crosses many small streams
before crossing the Karanga River just before camp.
Day 5:
Karanga Valley (3,963 m/13,000 ft) to Barafu Hut (4,600 m/15,091 ft)
Hike time: 3.5 hrs
Elevation change: +600 m/+1,968 ft
Estimated distance: 4km/2.5 miles
Final elevation: 4,600 m/15,091 ft
After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which
offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy
dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen
from this position
Day 6: Summit Attempt.
Barafu camp (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3100m)
Hiking time: 6 hours to reach Uhuru Peak
Distance: Approximately 7 kilometer ascent.
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit
attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. During the ascent,
many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. In

about 5 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the
magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 1 hour on a snow-covered trail to
Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment!
You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea
before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 2 hours.
At camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue
descending down to Mweka Hut (3100m). The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree
and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located
in the upper rain forest, so fog and rain should be expected. You will have a dinner, wash, and
rest soundly at camp.
Day 7.
Mweka Hut (3,100 m/10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (1,828 m/6,000 ft)
Descent time: 4 hrs
Elevation change: -1,250 m/-4,101 ft
Estimated distance: 10km/6.21
Final elevation: 1,828 m/6,000 ft
Your final descent is through the mountain’s lower heath section and rainforest before you
find yourself at the exit gate, you will be rewarded a certificate and fair well ceremony before
driving back to the hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
The package price per persons will be 1750 USD.
The Price includes.

 All transport to and from the National park gate
 Services of a professional guides, chefs and porters
 All National park reserve entry fees
 Full board while you are on the Mountain
 Trail snacks
 Water and Juice on the Mountain
 Guides, chefs and porters salaries
 All mountain equipments
 Emergency Oxygen cylinder
 All government taxes
 Ambulance cover

The Price does not include.

 All items of a personal nature
 Personal climbing gears
 Gratuities for guides and porters
 Hotel/ Lodges