7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Machame is scenic and varied, moving from rainforest to heath, alpine desert and the summit zone. The seven-day itinerary separates Karanga and Barafu, allowing more rest before summit night.
This climb suits active travellers who want a camping route and a gradual “climb high, sleep low” profile.
Detailed itinerary
This sample itinerary shows the flow of the trip. Accommodation, internal flights and daily order are reconfirmed after your dates and preferred comfort level are checked.
- Day 1Machame Gate to Machame Camp
- Day 2Machame Camp to Shira Camp
- Day 3Lava Tower to Barranco
- Day 4Barranco to Karanga
- Day 5Karanga to Barafu
- Day 6Uhuru Peak to Mweka
- Day 7Mweka Camp to Gate
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Rainforest trek and first camp.
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Climb onto the Shira Plateau.
Lava Tower to Barranco
Important acclimatization day with descent to Barranco.
Barranco to Karanga
Barranco Wall and shorter afternoon.
Karanga to Barafu
Move to high camp and prepare for summit night.
Uhuru Peak to Mweka
Midnight ascent and long descent after the summit attempt.
Mweka Camp to Gate
Final descent and hotel transfer.
Included and not included
Your final proposal confirms the exact accommodation, meals, transfers, park fees and optional activities for your dates.
Typical inclusions
Usually not included
Itinerary and invoice documents
Request a secure PDF link by email or WhatsApp, or create a provisional invoice for this tour. The office is notified whenever a document is requested.
