7 Days Machame Route Trek

$1,450.00

7 Days Machame Route The trek course accesses the roof of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, from the south, opening with a short drive from Arusha to Machame Gate. The path takes climbers over the rain forest to Shira Plateau. Right at this place, several of Kilimanjaro’s ways meet. From that point, the route heads eastward, traversing beneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Field via the Southern Circuit trail before reaching the peak from Barafu. The Mweka way leads downhill.

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7-Day Machame Route Trek

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Altitude: 5,380 feet to 9,350 feet
Distance: 11 km
Trekking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitation: Rain Forest
After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your lodge or hotel, we will transfer you from Arusha to Machame Village. In this village, you will have the opportunity to purchase items such as mineral water and receive a packed lunch. Depending on the road conditions, you can either drive 3 kilometers from this village or walk to the Machame Entrance, which is located at a height of 1490 meters.
At the Machame entrance, the porters will arrange and pack your trekking gear while also registering you and your guide with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA). After these formalities, you will commence your ascent into the tropical forest.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp.

Altitude: 9,350 feet to 12,500 feet
Distance: 5 km
Trekking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitation: Heath
After a hearty breakfast in the early morning, we will start our ascent, leaving the rainforest behind and entering the heathland upland undergrowth. We will pass several streams and hike through a rocky ridge onto the Shira plateau that heads to Shira Camp (3840 m). We will set up our tents near a stream at this overnight campsite, offering a remarkable view of the Western Breach and its glaciers to the east. Just like the first night, the porters will set up your tents before you arrive at the campsite and prepare water for you to drink and wash. Be ready for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this open camp.

Day 3: Shira Carve to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Altitude: 12,500 feet to 15,190 feet
Distance: 7 km
Trekking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitation: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Altitude: 15,190 feet to 13,044 feet
Distance: 3 km
Trekking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitation: Alpine Desert
After a hearty breakfast in the morning, we will leave the moor and immerse ourselves in the semi-desert and stony scenery. After 5 hours of hiking east, we will face the Lava Tower (4630m) head-on.
After having lunch, you will ascend from Lava Tower (4630 m) to the Barranco Campsite (3950 m). Trekkers greatly benefit from the 6800 m decline, which allows their bodies to adjust to the high elevation conditions. The journey to the camp takes approximately two hours. The camp is located in a valley beneath the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, also known as the “Breakfast Wall”.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Altitude: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
Distance: 5 km
Trekking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitation: Alpine Desert
After having a scrumptious early morning breakfast, it is now time to master the Great Barranco Wall! Although it may seem daunting at first, climbers often report that this Class 2 trek is much easier than they initially anticipated. We will have a view of Heim Glacier at the peak of the wall, elevated above the hazes. The track then goes up and down in the Karanga Valley. This is a perfect climbing day for adaptation.

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Altitude: 13,106 feet to 15,331 feet
Distance: 4 km
Trekking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitation: Alpine Desert
Having eaten breakfast, we will move from Karanga Camp (3959 m). The route intersects with the Mweka Way, serving as the path for the final two days. After ascending for an hour, we will reach Barafu Hut. This serves as the porters’ final water point, as Barafu Camp (4550 m) lacks nearby water sources. The Swahili word “barafu” translates to “ice,” and the camp is located on a stony, open ridge. Since tents are exposed to wind and pillars, climbers should familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. We’ll have an early dinner today so climbers can rest before the midnight summit attempt. How to prepare for summit night will be explained by our guide.

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Altitude: 15,331 feet to 19,341 feet
Distance: 5 km
Trekking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitation: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Altitude: 19,341 feet to 10,065 feet
Distance: 12 km
Trekking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitation: Rain Forest
This night our guide will wake you up about 23:30 for tea and snacks. After that, we will start your Roof of Africa summit attempt. The way leads northwest, and you will climb through the stone screen. Several climbers perceive the duration of the slope as the most mentally and physically challenging part of the hike. In around 6 hours, you will arrive at Stella Point (5685 m), situated on the crater edge. After experiencing the superb sunrise, you will proceed to arise for around 2 hours on a snow-covered path to Uhuru Summit (5895 m). Conquering the roof of Africa, the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, is a lifetime achievement! You will have the opportunity to spend a brief time at the summit, taking pictures and enjoying tea, before descending to Barafu.
After arriving at the camp, you will unwind and enjoy a hot lunch under the sun. After eating, you will proceed downhill to Mweka Hut (3100 m).

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Altitude: 10,065 feet to 5,380 feet
Distance: 10 km
Trekking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitation: Rain Forest
After a well-earned breakfast, you and our staff will enjoy a grand celebration filled with dancing and singing. Right here on the mountain, you will be tipping your guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will slope for 3 hours back to Mweka Entrance.

7-Day Machame Route Climb Cost

  • 1 Adult $2050 single supplement
  • 2 adults: $1699 per person sharing
  • 3 adults: $1629 per person sharing
  • 4 Adults: $1600 per person sharing
  • 5 adults: $1590 per person sharing
  • 6 adults: $1570 per person sharing
  • 7 adults, $1550 per person sharing
  • 8 adults, $1530 per person sharing
  • 9–13 Adults $1450 per person sharing
  • 18–30 Adults $1350 per person sharing

Included

  • We stayed in tents on the mountain for 6 nights.
  • Two hotel accommodations;
  • Park fees and airport transfers;
  • Purified water;
  • Professional, experienced, and mountainous;
  • All park fees and rescue fees;
  • Camping Equipment;
  • Three meals while on the mountain;
  • There is a salary allowance for guides, porters, and cooks.

Excludes

  • Tanzania Visa;
  • Personal use costs include things like laundry, phone calls, and drinks.
  • Personal Trekking Gear
  • Tipping and personal nature items;
  • Local and international flights

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