See the Most Popular 7 days Machame Route and Itinerary

The Machame Route is one of the most popular trails for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, offering breathtaking scenery and diverse terrain. This seven-day itinerary begins with a scenic drive to Machame Gate, the starting point of the trek.

Over seven days, climbers ascend through lush rainforests, moorlands, and alpine deserts, eventually reaching the summit at Uhuru Peak. Along the way, trekkers experience stunning views of glaciers, volcanic landscapes, and diverse flora and fauna. This itinerary allows for proper acclimatization, increasing the chances of a successful summit attempt while ensuring a memorable and safe adventure on Africa's highest peak.
Day-by-day- Itinerary for See the Most Popular 7 days Machame Route and Itinerary

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp (6-7 hours) - Your expedition commences at Machame Gate, the entry point to Kilimanjaro National Park.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (4-6 hours) - Departing from Machame Camp, the trail leads through a transition zone known as the moorland. Ascend steadily, traversing through heath and open grasslands.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (6-7 hours) - Today's journey takes you through diverse terrain as you ascend higher into the alpine desert zone.
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (4-5 hours) - Departing from Barranco Camp, embark on a relatively short but demanding trek to Karanga Camp. Traverse through a landscape of rugged terrain, crossing several streams and rocky ridges.
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4-5 hours) - Today's trek takes you to Barafu Camp, your final stop before the summit push. Departing from Karanga Camp, ascend steadily through rocky terrain and high alpine desert.
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp (11-14 hours) - Today is the culmination of your journey as you push for the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate - On the final day of your expedition, descend through the lush rainforest from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate.