#1. Best 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame Route

• The best 7-day Kilimanjaro with affordable hiking enjoyment • Hike the Best Iconic Free-Standing mountain in Africa for 7 days Via Machame Route. • We will leave you with happy of life time
Here is a more detailed itinerary for the 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame route with ISMANI TOURS AND SAFARIS:

Day 1: Arrival and Briefing in Moshi
- Arrive in Moshi, Tanzania.
- Meet with our team for a pre-trek briefing and gear check.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Moshi.

Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
- Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate (1,800 meters/5,905 feet).
- Begin the trek through lush rainforest to Machame Camp (2,835 meters/9,301 feet).
- Hiking time: 5-7 hours.

Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
- Ascend through moorland and rocky ridges to Shira Camp (3,750 meters/12,303 feet).
- Enjoy stunning views of Mount Meru and the Shira Plateau.
- Hiking time: 4-6 hours.

Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
- Continue through semi-desert terrain, reaching Lava Tower (4,600 meters/15,091 feet) for acclimatization.
- Descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 meters/12,992 feet) in the afternoon.
- Hiking time: 6-8 hours.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Climb the challenging Barranco Wall and traverse various valleys.
- Arrive at Karanga Camp (4,035 meters/13,235 feet) for overnight.
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours.

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Trek to Barafu Camp (4,640 meters/15,223 feet), the base camp for the summit push.
- Rest and prepare for the early morning ascent to Uhuru Peak.
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours.

Day 7: Summit Uhuru Peak and Descend to Mweka Camp
- Start the summit attempt around midnight, reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters/19,341 feet) at sunrise.
- Celebrate your achievement and take in the panoramic views.
- Descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters/10,170 feet).
- Total hiking time: 12-16 hours.

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Return to Moshi
- Final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters/5,381 feet).
- Receive summit certificates and transfer back to Moshi.
- Hiking time: 3-4 hours.

Experience the adventure of a lifetime with ISMANI TOURS AND SAFARIS, where every detail is meticulously planned for your safety, comfort, and success on Africa’s highest peak.

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This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.