7 Day Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame route + 2 nights hotel stay
Overview
The second in popularity on Kilimanjaro, Machame route boasts excellent acclimatization and great viewsThe second most famous choice among the climbers is the Machame route, otherwise called " the Whiskey Route". This route offers a wide assortment of perspectives, scenes and encounters. The beginning stage of the course, Machame Gate, is just a 20-minute drive from Aishi Machame Hotel. Situated on the southern incline of Mt Kilimanjaro, Machame Gate will lead you to the highest point of Kilimanjaro along the astonishing trail what begins at the tropical timberland, then goes through all the environment zones and gets done with the Arctic desert in the culmination region. Camps along the trip are well situated for a smooth and continuous acclimatization change process. On the third day Machame Route meets with Lemosho and Umbwe at Barranco camp. You can pick either a six or seven-day climb. The last one is profoundly liked for better acclimatization progress.
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Day 0 | Arrival
Accommodation: Planet Lodge Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet the Langa Africa Safaris representative and transfer to Planet Lodge Arusha for overnight accommodation. The lodge offers cozy rooms, hot water, a pool, and internet access. In the evening, there will be a briefing with our team to ensure you are prepared for the climb.
Meals: Dinner
Note: Check-in starts at 1:00 PM.
Day 1 | Trekking from Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Accommodation: Machame Camp
A guide and mountain support crew will arrive at the lodge in the morning to meet you and hold a quick briefing. Afterward, you’ll travel to Kilimanjaro National Park’s Machame Gate (1,800 m). After formalities like obtaining permits and registration, the trek will start, leading up to Machame Camp (3,010 m).
Expect a rainforest environment, so bring raincoats and extra clothes. This will be your first day at altitude.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 1,800 m to 3,010 m
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 5 km
Difficulty: Medium
Habitat: Rainforest
Day 2 | Trekking from Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Accommodation: Shira Camp
After breakfast, trek to Shira Camp (3,845 m), where you’ll emerge from the rainforest and enjoy stunning views of the Shira Plateau.
The trek is not too difficult, but altitude changes may affect you. Once you reach the camp, you’ll rest, have lunch, and then embark on an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp (4,120 m), before returning to Shira Camp for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Acclimatization Hike: Shira Camp to Lava Tower
Elevation: 3,010 m to 3,845 m
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Distance: 5 km
Difficulty: Low
Habitat: Moorland
Day 3 | Trekking from Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Leave Shira Camp after breakfast and ascend to Lava Tower (4,630 m). Here, you’ll have lunch and then descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). This descent will help with acclimatization.
You’ll also get to see the famous Barranco Wall, which you’ll tackle the next day!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 3,845 m to 4,630 m; then down to 3,960 m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Distance: 11 km
Difficulty: Medium
Habitat: Moorland
Day 4 | Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Start early to avoid crowding at Barranco Wall, which takes about an hour to climb. After reaching the top, enjoy some great photo ops.
The day includes several ascents and descents, followed by a lunch break at Karanga Camp (4,035 m).
You will then proceed on an acclimatization hike to Barafu (4,270 m) before descending back to Karanga Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Acclimatization Hike: Karanga Camp to Barafu (4,270 m)
Elevation: 3,960 m to 4,035 m
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Distance: 5 km
Difficulty: Medium
Day 5 | Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
After breakfast, begin the trek towards Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m). Our team will have the camp set up ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags.
After some rest, you’ll go on an acclimatization hike to Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m), before returning to Barafu Camp for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Acclimatization Hike: Barafu to Kosovo (4,800 m)
Elevation: 4,035 m to 4,640 m
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Distance: 6 km
Difficulty: Medium
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 6 | Summiting on Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp
Accommodation: Millennium Camp
At midnight, you’ll start the summit push from Barafu Camp (4,640 m), reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). After summiting, you’ll descend to Millennium Camp (3,790 m) for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 4,640 m to 5,895 m and then down to 3,790 m
Hiking Time: 12-14 hours
Distance: 14 km
Difficulty: High
Habitat: Arctic
Day 7 | Trekking from Millennium Camp to Mweka Camp
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
After breakfast, descend through the forest to Mweka Camp (3,100 m). This trek will take about 5-6 hours.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 3,790 m to 3,100 m
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 10 km
Difficulty: Medium
Habitat: Rainforest
Day 8 | Descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Transfer Back to Arusha
After breakfast, continue your descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640 m), where your vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Planet Lodge Arusha for your post-climb rest and recovery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Elevation: 3,100 m to 1,640 m
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Distance: 10 km
Difficulty: Low
Included
Transfers:
- Pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport;
- Transfer to the trailhead – entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park;
- Pick-up at the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park and transfer to the hotel;
𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙨:
- All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fee, rescue fee and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority).
𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣:
- One night at 3* hotel (Weru Weru River Lodge or Similar) before the expedition and one night after; The hotels have everything for your comfortable stay – caring staff, nice rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool);
- Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern comfortable 4-season North Face VE-25 tents).
𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚: All accommodation is on sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer). 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙨:
- Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike
- All meals on the hike. Our Kilimanjaro diet includes energy-rich and highly nutritious meals prepared by our professional high-altitude cooks. A typical diet on Kilimanjaro includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; vegetarian/gluten- free/halal options are available at no extra cost;
- All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water).
𝐇𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
- 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats;
- All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery);
- Oxygen cylinders and oximeters;
- Complete medical kits.
- Climbing crew:
- Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. All our guides have 10+years of successful mountaineering experience;
- Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.).
Excluded
- Airline tickets;
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
- Personal gear rentals;