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The Most Affordable 7-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route Group Hike

About this experience

AFRICA NATURAL TOURS LTD is a leading Kilimanjaro hiking tour operator in Tanzania, offering the most affordable, budget-friendly, and most cheapest 7-Day Kilimanjaro Machame route group hike from Moshi with top best service & expert guides.

The 7-day Machame Route (Whiskey Route) on Kilimanjaro offers stunning scenery, moving through rainforest, moorland, and alpine zones with a good "hike high, sleep low" acclimatization strategy, culminating in a challenging summit push from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and descent via Mweka Gate, making it a popular, scenic, yet tougher option suited for fitter hikers seeking high success rates.

We provide a seamless, all-inclusive price for Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route group hiking experience, offering options from the lowest group budget, lowest group standard budget, group mid-range budget, group upper mid-range budget, group luxury budget to ultra-luxury group budget, ensuring exceptional value on a 7-day climb on your Kilimanjaro Machame Route.

At a glance

  • Duration: 168 hr

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7 Days Machame route Kilimanjaro Tanzania
7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame
Lunch, Breakfast & Dinner

Plan your experience

Time on the tour168 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), French (live guide)

Set aside 168 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Briefing
  • Professional climbing crew (Guide, porters, camp masters, cooks)
  • Trekking certificate
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trekking
  • Drop off at the hotel you booked in Moshi town from Machame gate after a trek
  • pick up from the hotel you booked in Moshi town to Machame Gate.
  • Vegetarian, vegan, lastose-free, gluten-free, halal and other meal plans are available
  • Professional English speak guide
  • Camping equipment (Eg Tent & Mattress)

Not included

  • All fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park
  • Pick up and drop off to Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Tips to mountain crew
  • Personal Hiking Gears
  • Pickup from Arusha to Moshi (Kilimanjaro) is available at an additional cost.
  • The hotel accommodations before and after trek in town

Itinerary and highlights

7 DAYS MT KILIMANJARO MACHAME ROUTE - MOUNT KILIMANJARO HIKING
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Elevation: 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft
Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

DAY 2
Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Heath

DAY 3
Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower
Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
Distance: 7 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft
Distance: 3 km
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

DAY 4
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

DAY 5
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

DAY 6
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic

Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft
Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

DAY 7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

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Meeting and pickup information

  • We will pick up all travelers from the hotel they have booked in Moshi town.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • AFRICA NATURAL SAFARIS

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 168 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We will pick up all travelers from the hotel they have booked in Moshi town.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), French (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 7+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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