7 days Machame route Kilimanjaro climbing

7 Days, 6 Nights

About 7 days Machame route climbing Kilimanjaro itinerary

7 days Machame route Kilimanjaro climbing 2022/2023 package. Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro for 7 days via the Machame route also known as the "Whiskey" route from Arusha and Moshi. Machame route is the most famous route on Kilimanjaro. Machame’s draw is in its scenic beauty. However, the path is considered difficult, steep, and challenging, in particular, because of its shorter itinerary. Therefore, this route is higher suitable for extra adventurous folks or people with a few high altitudes, hiking, or backpacking experience.

The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south, this route starts with a brief drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. The route leads hikers via the rainforest to Shira Plateau. Here, many of Kilimanjaro’s routes converge. Then the path turns east and traverses’ below Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field on a route called the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made through the Mweka route.

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7 days Machame route climbing Kilimanjaro itinerary 2022/2023

Day 1: Machame Gate 1800 m to Machame Camp

Elevation (ft): 1,800 m to 2835 m

Distance: 11 km

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest/ Rain Forest.

Full Board at Machame Camp

The climb starts from Machame gate (1830m), we walk via the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude even as enjoying the various vegetation and fauna of the rain forest, you'll arrive at the first Machame Camp, located at 3000m above sea degrees. If is a clear day, we might also additionally get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.

Day 2: Machame Hut 2835M to Shira Camp (3,750 M): 4-6 hours walking.

Elevation (ft): 2835 m to 3,750 m

Distance: 5 km

Walking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Full Board at Shira Cave Camp.

It is a shorter day climb up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff called a Picnic site and retain up a gentler ascent via the lower alpine moorland, which is thought for stunning wild alpine flowers. The most awesome views of Kibo's peak may be visible from Shira Camp.

Day 3: Shira Camp 3750 M to Barranco Camp 3900M via Lava Tower camp 4600M

Elevation (ft): Shira Cave camp 3,750 m to Baraco Camp 3,900 m

Distance: 10 km

Walking Time: 5 to 6 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Today we stroll on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing beneath the Lava Tower and the final part of the Western Breach. After hot lunch at the lowest of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.), we descend to the lowest of the Great Barranco valley (3,950 m.).

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3900m) to Karanga camp (3995 m)

Elevation (ft): Barranco Camp 3,900 m to Karanga Camp 3995 m

Distance: 6 km

Hiking Time: 3.5 to 4 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Accommodations: Karanga Camp.

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us simply below the Heim Glacier, in which we may also have a few awesome views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the path keeps down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, and finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp.

Day 5: Karanga Camp 3995m to Barafu Camp (4,673 m.)

Elevation (ft): Karanga camp 3995 m to Barafu Camp 4,673 m

Distance: 4 km

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Accommodations: Barafu Hut Camp.

A steep climb out of Karanga, and a smooth path on compacted scree with extensive views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. The peaks Kibo and Mawenzi may be visible from Barafu Camp. After a warm lunch at the Camp, the rest of the day is spent resting as we put together for the very last ascent before an early nighttime summit walk.

Day 6: Barafu Camp 4673m to Uhuru peak 5,895 m to Mweka Camp (3100 m)

Elevation (ft): Barafu Camp 4,673 m to Uhuru peak 5,895 m {Via Stella Point 5756m}

Distance: 4.3 km ascent to Stella Point

Distance: 5 km Barafu to Uhuru Peak Ascent.

Hiking Time: 6-7hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Accommodations: Mweka Camp.

Wake up earlier than nighttime in the cover of darkness. We start a steep climb over unfastened volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a gradual however steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will relax there for a couple of minutes to experience the dawn over Mawenzi. Those who're still feeling good can continue slowly to make the 2 hours spherical journey from here alongside the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), that's the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment, we descend to Barafu amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for a few refreshments, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.

DAY 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Elevation (ft): Mweka camp3,100 m to Mweka Gate 1,640 m

Distance: 10 km

Hiking Time: 4 -5 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

Half Board

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch we drive back to Moshi to your hotel.