Climb Kilimanjaro for 7 Days Machame Route

Join us on an unforgettable 7 days Machame Route tour, the perfect combination of adventure and exploration of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Join us on an unforgettable 7-day Machame Route tour, perfectly balancing adventure and exploration of Mount Kilimanjaro. This carefully designed route ensures a safe and enjoyable journey to the summit with expert guides leading you through diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to alpine meadows.

Arrival: Kilimanjaro International Airport

Upon arrival, you'll be picked up by a Bush Lion Tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Enjoy dinner with your group, a briefing on the trek, and an equipment check.

Day 1: Machame Gate (1800 m) to Machame Camp (2835 m)

After breakfast, transfer to Machame gate, passing coffee and banana plantations. Begin your climb through a tropical rainforest to Machame camp.

- Hiking time: 7 hours
- Distance: 11 km
- Habitat: Montane forest
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 2: Machame Camp (2835 m) to Shira Cave Camp (3750 m)

Start hiking after breakfast, climbing to the top of the forest and through the moorland zone to Shira camp.

- Hiking time: 3 hours
- Distance: 5 km
- Habitat: Moorland
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 3: Shira Cave Camp (3750 m) to Baranco Camp (3900 m)

Hike to higher altitude at Lava Tower (4600 m) before descending to Baranco camp.

- Hiking time: 6 hours
- Distance: 10 km
- Habitat: Alpine desert
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3900 m) to Karanga Camp (4000 m)

Climb the Barranco wall and descend towards Karanga valley, with optional afternoon acclimatization hike.

- Hiking time: 4 hours
- Distance: 6 km
- Habitat: Alpine desert
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 5: Karanga Camp (4000 m) to Barafu Camp (4640 m)

Hike to Barafu camp, rest and prepare for the summit push.

- Hiking time: 3 hours
- Distance: 4 km
- Habitat: Alpine desert
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640 m) to UHURU PEAK (5895 m), then down to Millennium Camp (3950 m)

Midnight climb to the summit. After reaching Uhuru Peak, descend to Barafu camp for lunch and rest, then continue to Millennium camp.

- Hiking time: 12-15 hours
- Distance: 15 km
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch included

Day 7: Millennium Camp (3950 m) to Mweka Gate (1630 m)

Final descent to Mweka Gate, collect certificates, and return to your hotel.

- Hiking time: 5 hours
- Distance: 14 km
- Habitat: Montane forest
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch included

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

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.