7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame Route

BY Christina Adventure Expeditions 12/22/2025

Itinerary Overview

  • Length: 7 Days
  • Category: Trekking
  • Destination:  Kilimanjaro via Machame Route
  • Major Attractions: Kilimanjaro mountain, Africa’s highest mountain
  • Tour Guides Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian
  • Starting Point: Moshi
  • Ending Point: Moshi
  • Route Accessibility: It approaches the mountain from the south via Machame gate. The trail passes through tropical rainforest to Shira plateau which finally leads to the summit.
  • Additional info:  Provide porters and cookers to accompany you while on the mountain

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Machame Gate (1800 m) To Machame Camp (2835 m)

  • Transfer from the hotel in Moshi to arrive at Machame gate for registration formalities
  • Start a steady climb through the coffee and maize plantations leading into the montanne forest
  • The path leads to Machame Camp to arrive in the evening where hot dinner will be served
  • Overnight stay at the camp

Day 2: Machame Camp (2835 m) To Shira Cave (3750 m)

  • Climb through montanne forest into the moorland zone which provides stunning views of Kibo(one of Kilimanjaro’s peaks)
  • Proceed with the steep climb passing through Shira Plateau to break for lunch enroute
  • The trail leads to Shira cave to arrive in the evening
  • Rest and have refreshments upon arrival while waiting for hot dinner

Day 3: Shira Cave (3750 m) to Lava Tower (4600 m) Barranco Camp (3900 m)

  • Hike from the Shira plateau via the ‘Garden of the Senecios’, to ascend Lava Tower. The process is meant for acclimatization allowing your body getting used to high altitude
  • Rest for awhile at the tower while awaiting for lunch
  • Start descending the tower to finally arrive at Barranco Camp for dinner and overnight stay

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3900 m) To Karanga Camp (4000 m)

  • Start a steep climb up the Barranco wall to the top of Karanga valley to have view of the Heim glacier.
  • Continue with the trail to reach Karanga Camp (4000m) for about 4-5 walking hours
  • Rest and have refreshments while waiting for dinner

Day 5: Karanga Camp (4000 m) To Barafu Camp (4673 m)

  • Trek out of Karanga camp to reach Mweka junction (4150m)
  • Proceed with the hike to join Mweka trail which finally leads to Barafu Camp
  • Take as much rest and water upon arrival to prepare your body for the final summit
  • It’s recommended to sleep early by 19:00

Day 6: Ascend To The Summit at Uhuru Peak (5895 m)

  • Wake up around 23:00 for adding more warm clothes and headlamps
  • Leave the camp and start summiting by midnight into the glacial zone
  • The path leads to Stella point (5756 m)after a6 hour walkto arrive at sunrise
  • Have time for photographs and a little rest while at the summit
  • For climbers who have experienced AMS are advised to start descending, however for those interested can take a round trip along the crater rim to reach Uhuru Peak (5,896 m)
  • Proceed by descending down the mountain to arrive at Mweka Hut (3100 m)

Day 7: Mweka Camp (3100 m) to Mweka Gate (1640 m)

  • After a hot breakfast, continue hiking through the beautiful green forest to arrive at Mweka gate
  • Take time to show gratitude to the crew by tipping guides, cooks and porters
  • Get awarded with certificates whereby golden certificates are given to hikers who reached Uhuru peak and green certificates for Stella point hikers
  • Retreat back to Mweka village for a drive to Moshi town for resting or airport for a flight back home

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