Tanzania · Kilimanjaro
7 Days Machame Route Climb
The mountain's most popular route: seven days, strong scenery throughout, camping all the way.
- 7 days
- From $2,740
- Private
- 2 – 6 guests
Overview
Machame Route Climb, at your pace
Machame is the most popular route on the mountain for good reason: seven days, strong scenery every day, and a summit success rate that beats the six-day Marangu without Lemosho's extra two days.
Known as the "Whiskey Route" for its steeper start. Camping throughout, unlike Marangu's huts.
- Duration
- 7 days
- Country
- Tanzania
- Style
- Private
- Group size
- 2 – 6 guests
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
From, per person sharing
$2,740
Based on two travellers, mid-season
No deposit until the plan is right. 30% confirms, balance six weeks before arrival.
Highlights
What makes this safari special
- 01Mount Kilimanjaro
Best months
The short rains in November and the long rains in April and May make trails slippery but do not close the mountain — real discounts if you do not mind cloud.
Day by day
The itinerary
1Day 1Arrive Kilimanjaro, transfer to Moshi
Briefing and kit check.
Moshi · hotel, dinner included
2Day 2Machame Gate to Machame Camp
A rainforest climb to the first camp.
Camp · full board
3Day 3Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Out onto moorland, with the first big views of the summit.
Camp · full board
4Day 4Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
An acclimatisation day, high and back down to sleep.
Camp · full board
5Day 5Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
The Barranco Wall scramble, then up to summit base camp.
Camp · full board
6Day 6Summit via Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp
A midnight start and a sunrise summit.
Camp · full board
7Day 7Mweka Gate, transfer to Moshi
Certificates and the flight home.
Day room included
What is included
- Kilimanjaro National Park fees and camping fees
- KPAP-registered guide, cook and porter crew
- All meals on the mountain, dining tent and sleeping tent
- Emergency oxygen and a portable stretcher
- Transfers between the airport, hotel and gate
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance with evacuation cover
- Hotel nights before and after the climb beyond one each way
- Tips for the guide, cook and porters
- Personal climbing gear
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Begin your journey
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