Standard Trek

Trek Details
  • Route: Machame
  • Duration: 7 Days
  • Max Altitude: 5,895 m
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Price: $1,850 per person
Includes
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Porters & support crew
  • All park & rescue fees
  • All meals on the mountain
  • High-quality tents
  • Sleeping mats
  • Drinking water
  • Oxygen & first aid kit
Excludes
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for the crew
  • Mountain gear rental
  • Hotel before/after trek (available)
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7-Day Machame Standard Trek Itinerary

Day 0: Arrival in Kilimanjaro / Moshi

Our driver picks you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfers you to your hotel in Moshi. Meet your guide for a full briefing and equipment check. Overnight in Moshi.

Day 1: Moshi – Machame Gate – Machame Camp

Register at Machame Gate (1,790m) and begin the trek through lush rainforest. Arrive at Machame Camp (3,010m) after 5–6 hours.

Day 2: Machame Camp – Shira Camp

Ascend a steep ridge and enter the moorland zone. Cross the Shira Plateau to Shira Camp (3,840m) with great views of Kibo.

Day 3: Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp

Climb to Lava Tower (4,630m) for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,950m). This climb-high sleep-low approach improves altitude adaptation.

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp

Start by climbing the famous Barranco Wall. Continue through ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp (4,035m). A short day for better acclimatization.

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp

Hike to Barafu Camp (4,680m). Early dinner and rest as you prepare for the summit attempt at midnight.

Day 6: Summit Attempt – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Start the climb at midnight toward Stella Point (5,756m). Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). After celebrating, descend to Barafu for brunch, then to Mweka Camp (3,100m).

Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi

Final descent through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificate and return to Moshi for a well-deserved rest.

The 7-day Machame Route is the safest and most successful version — perfect acclimatization, beautiful scenery, and excellent summit success rates.

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