Machame Route 7 Days 6 Nights /Kilimanjaro Climb

About this experience

Machame Route now vies with – and indeed over the last few years has overtaken – the Marangu Route as the most popular trail. Machame is also the regarded by many guides as the most enjoyable, though it is longer and, according to most, more arduous. Despite this, the success rate on the Machame Route is higher than on the Marangu Route, possibly because the Machame is a day longer at six days and five nights (assuming you take the Barafu Route to the summit) which gives trekkers more time to acclimatize. An extra acclimatization day can – and usually is -taken in the Karanga Valley. The Machame Route also gives you the option of taking the Western Breach / Arrow Glacier Route to the summit.

At a glance

• Duration: 168 hr
• Private experience

Itinerary and highlights

Machame Route now vies with – and indeed over the last few years has overtaken – the Marangu Route as the most popular trail. Machame is also the regarded by many guides as the most enjoyable, though it is longer and, according to most, more arduous. Despite this, the success rate on the Machame Route is higher than on the Marangu Route.
DAY 1: •Machame Gate to Machame Camp •Elevation (ft): 5,400ft to 9,400ft •Distance: 11 km •Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
DAY 2: •Machame Camp to Shira Camp •Elevation (ft): 9,400ft to 12,500ft •Distance: 5 km •Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
DAY 3: •Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp •Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft •Distance: 10 km •Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
DAY 4 Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp Elevation: 13,000ft to 13,100ft Hiking time: 4-5 hours Distance: 3 miles Habitat: Alpine Desert
DAY 5: •Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp Elevation: 13,000ft to 15,300ft Hiking time: 4-5 hours Distance: 2.5 miles Habitat: Alpine Desert
DAY 6: • Elevation: 15,300ft to 19,340ft to 10,000ft Hiking time: 12 – 15 hours Distance: 3 miles to Summit; 7 miles descent
DAY 7.Mweka Camp to Mweka Get Elevation: 10,000ft to 5400ft Hiking time: 3-4 hours Distance: 6 miles

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Languages and tickets

• English — Guide
• Mobile Only

Tour operator

• Migration Venture Africa Ltd

Accessibility and practical details

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.