Kilimanjaro Machame Route 7 Days

Kilimanjaro 7 days Machame route is highly recommended for high altitude acclimatization gain.Though the climbing can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain. However, it is most often tackled over seven days (six nights), for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. The success rate is significantly higher when using the seven day route. With an approximation of 62 km/ 37 miles from gate to gate. It is designed for physically fit people with some hiking experience, but plenty of first time trekker use the route as well and do just fine.

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Machame Gate

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Drive to Machame Gate (1,640 meters or 5,380 ft) and Climbing to Machame Camp/Machame hut (2,850 meters or 9,350 ft)

Hiking hours: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 11 Km or 7 miles.
Zone: Rainforest
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: An overnight camping stay at Machame Camp/Machame hut (2,850 meters or 9,350 ft)

Day 2: Climbing from Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Climbing from Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2 (3,810 meters or 12,500 feet)
Hiking hours: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 5 Km or 3 miles.
Zone: Low Alpine Zone
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: An overnight camping stay at Shira Camp 2 (3,810 meters or 12,500 feet)

Day 3: Climbing from Shira Camp 2 Via Lava Tower

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Climbing from Shira Camp 2 Via Lava Tower (4,630 m 15, 190 ft) to Barranco Camp (3,976 meters or 13,044 feet)

Hiking hours: 8- 9 hours.
Distance: 10 Km or 6 miles.
Zone: Low alpine zone to High alpine zone.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: An overnight camping stay at Barranco Camp (3,976 meters or 13,044 feet)

Day 4: Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp (3,995 meters or 13,106 feet)
Hiking hours: 4- 5 hours.
Distance: 4 Km or 2 miles.
Zone: High alpine zone
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: An overnight camping stay at Karanga Valley Camp (3,995 meters or 13,106 feet)

Day 5: Climbing from Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Climbing from Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp (4.673 meters to 15,331 feet)

Hiking hours: 4 hours.
Distance: 4 Km or 2 miles.
Zone: High alpine zone
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: An overnight camping stay at Barafu Camp (4.673 meters to 15,331 feet)

Day 6: Climbing to Uhuru Peak

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Climbing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters or 19,341feet) and descend to Mweka Camp (10,000ft)

Hiking hours: 4-6 hours.Distance 12 Km or 7 Miles.
Zone: Glacial zone and the all preceding zones.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: An overnight camping stay at Mweka Camp (10,000ft)

Day 7: Descend to Mweka Gate

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Descend to Mweka Gate (4,600) Hiking hours 4-5 hours. Distance 4 Km or 2 miles to Mweka gate. Transfer to your previous hotel for certificate and summit party ceremony.

Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters or 5,340 feet) 3 – 4 hours and distance 10 Km or 6 Miles. Transfer to your previous hotel for certificate and summit party ceremony
Zone: Rainforest.
Total distance covered is: 62 Km or 37 miles.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: You will to spend the last night at your previous hotel.