7-Day Machame Climb
The 7-Day Machame Climb is a well-structured trek designed to provide trekkers with a comprehensive experience of Mount Kilimanjaro’s diverse landscapes and to increase the likelihood of reaching the summit. Starting in Moshi, the journey includes traversing through lush rainforests, alpine moorlands, and high-altitude desert landscapes. With careful acclimatization and gradual altitude gain, trekkers will have the opportunity to explore the scenic beauty of the Machame Route while challenging themselves to reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point on the mountain. The trek concludes with a descent to Mweka Gate and a return to Moshi, where trekkers can relax and reflect on their achievement.
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
• Accommodation: Budget hotel in Moshi (e.g., Springlands Hotel)
o Type: Budget hotel with basic amenities
o Facilities: Restaurant, Wi-Fi
• Distance and Time: Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi – ~50 km (1 hour drive)
• Meals: Dinner at the hotel (included), Breakfast (not included)
Day 2: Moshi – Machame Gate – Machame Camp
• Accommodation: Machame Camp (basic campsite with tents)
o Type: Public campsite with basic facilities
o Facilities: Shared ablution blocks
• Distance and Time: Transfer from Moshi to Machame Gate – ~50 km (1.5 hours drive); Trek to Machame Camp – ~11 km (5 to 6 hours)
• Meals: Breakfast (at the hotel), Lunch (packed lunch), Dinner (included at the campsite)
Day 3: Machame Camp – Shira Camp
• Accommodation: Shira Camp (basic campsite with tents)
o Type: Public campsite with basic facilities
o Facilities: Shared ablution blocks
• Distance and Time: Trek from Machame Camp to Shira Camp – ~5 km (5 to 7 hours)
• Meals: Breakfast (included at the campsite), Lunch (included), Dinner (included at the campsite)
Day 4: Shira Camp – Barranco Camp
• Accommodation: Barranco Camp (basic campsite with tents)
o Type: Public campsite with basic facilities
o Facilities: Shared ablution blocks
• Distance and Time: Trek from Shira Camp to Barranco Camp – ~10 km (7 to 8 hours)
• Meals: Breakfast (included at the campsite), Lunch (included), Dinner (included at the campsite)
Day 5: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp
• Accommodation: Karanga Camp (basic campsite with tents)
o Type: Public campsite with basic facilities
o Facilities: Shared ablution blocks
• Distance and Time: Climb Barranco Wall and trek to Karanga Camp – ~5 km (4 to 5 hours)
• Meals: Breakfast (included at the campsite), Lunch (included), Dinner (included at the campsite)
Day 6: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp (basic campsite with tents)
o Type: Public campsite with basic facilities
o Facilities: Shared ablution blocks
• Distance and Time: Trek from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp – ~4 km (4 to 5 hours)
• Meals: Breakfast (included at the campsite), Lunch (included), Dinner (included at the campsite)
Day 7: Barafu Camp – Summit – Mweka Camp
• Accommodation: Mweka Camp (basic campsite with tents)
o Type: Public campsite with basic facilities
o Facilities: Shared ablution blocks
• Distance and Time: Summit attempt from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak – ~6 km (7 to 8 hours), then descend to Mweka Camp – ~13 km (5 to 7 hours)
• Meals: Breakfast (at Barafu Camp), Lunch (packed lunch), Dinner (included at Mweka Camp)
Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Departure
• Accommodation: Charity Hotel or similar in Moshi
o Type: Budget hotel with basic amenities
o Facilities: Restaurant, Wi-Fi
• Distance and Time: Trek from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – ~10 km (3 to 4 hours); Transfer from Mweka Gate to Moshi – ~50 km (1.5 hours drive)
• Meals: Breakfast (at Mweka Camp), Lunch (packed lunch), Dinner (not included on this day)
Price start from $1790 per person
