Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro via Machame route 6 days 7 Days Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route

This is a 7 days climbing Kilimanjaro through Machame route. This route has 90% success rate and very much preferred by many people.
*7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb: Machame Route Itinerary*

*Day 0: Arrival in Moshi*
- *Arrival:* Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transfer to your hotel in Moshi.
- *Briefing:* Meet your guide for a pre-climb briefing and equipment check.
- *Overnight:* Hotel in Moshi.

*Day 1: Moshi to Machame Camp*
- *Elevation:* 1,800m to 2,835m
- *Distance:* 11 km
- *Hiking Time:* 5-7 hours
- *Habitat:* Rainforest
- *Details:* After breakfast, drive to the Machame Gate for registration. Begin the trek through the rainforest to Machame Camp.
- *Overnight:* Machame Camp.

*Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp*
- *Elevation:* 2,835m to 3,750m
- *Distance:* 5 km
- *Hiking Time:* 4-6 hours
- *Habitat:* Moorland
- *Details:* Ascend through the forest to the moorland zone, enjoying views of the mountain and Shira Plateau.
- *Overnight:* Shira Camp.

*Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp*
- *Elevation:* 3,750m to 3,960m
- *Distance:* 10 km
- *Hiking Time:* 6-8 hours
- *Habitat:* Semi-desert
- *Details:* Hike towards Lava Tower for acclimatization and then descend to Barranco Camp via the Great Barranco Wall.
- *Overnight:* Barranco Camp.

*Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp*
- *Elevation:* 3,960m to 4,035m
- *Distance:* 5 km
- *Hiking Time:* 4-5 hours
- *Habitat:* Alpine desert
- *Details:* Climb the Great Barranco Wall and traverse over ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day for acclimatization.
- *Overnight:* Karanga Camp.

*Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp*
- *Elevation:* 4,035m to 4,640m
- *Distance:* 4 km
- *Hiking Time:* 4-5 hours
- *Habitat:* Alpine desert
- *Details:* Hike through the alpine desert to Barafu Camp. Rest and prepare for the summit night.
- *Overnight:* Barafu Camp.

*Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp*
- *Elevation:* 4,640m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak) to 3,080m (Mweka Camp)
- *Distance:* 17 km
- *Hiking Time:* 10-14 hours
- *Habitat:* Arctic to rainforest
- *Details:* Start the summit attempt around midnight, reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise. Descend to Mweka Camp for overnight rest.
- *Overnight:* Mweka Camp.

*Day 7: Mweka Camp to Moshi*
- *Elevation:* 3,080m to 1,800m
- *Distance:* 10 km
- *Hiking Time:* 3-4 hours
- *Habitat:* Rainforest
- *Details:* Finish the descent to Mweka Gate. Receive certificates and transfer back to Moshi.
- *Overnight:* Hotel in Moshi.

*Day 8: Departure*
- *Details:* Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight or continue your adventure in Tanzania.

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.