Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
With our 98% Summit Success Rate, our 7 Day Machame route it perfect for the beginning trekker as well as the advanced climber. Starting in a dense rain forest and then opening into the five climactic zones you'll experience on the way to the top.
What's included
Welcome Package: Detailed Itinerary Equipment List Climb Kili travel Journal Smear & Waterproof ink travel Pen Information Guide Personal Fitness Program
Snacks
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
What to expect
Day 1: MACHAME GATE to MACHAME CAMP
Mount Kilimanjaro
4h · Admission ticket included
9,400’ ~2865m ∙ 6.8 mi ∙ 5-7 hrs
After a restful night and an enjoyable breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by your Climb Kili guide and other mountain crew where we will transfer you from the hotel to the Machame Gate. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. At Machame Camp your tent will be set up and personal belongings will be ready for you as well as dinner.
Day 2: MACHAME CAMP to SHIRA CAMP
Mount Kilimanjaro
4h · Admission ticket included
12500’ ~3810m ∙ 2.8 mi~5 km ∙ 4-6 hours
After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, entering in the moorland zone covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a dry river gorge. We reach our camp in time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira Camp.
Day 3: SHIRA to BARRANCO CAMP
Mount Kilimanjaro
6h · Admission ticket included
13000’ ~ 3962m ∙ 4.3 mi ~ 7km∙ 4-6 hrs
Today we take an acclimatization trek to the Lava Tower at 15,000’~4,500m. Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier. Following our rest at the tower, we decend upon the enormous Senecio forest reaching waterfall prior to finishing at Barranco Camp. Tonight’s camp is in the shadow of the massive Barranco wall with the breeze often carrying clouds from the Barranco Valley.
13,000’ ~ 3962m ∙ 5.6 mi~10 km∙ 6-8 hrs
Today you depart Shira Camp in the morning taking the path which rises up gradually towards the Kibo peak, as we continue, our direction changes to the southeast towards the Lava Tower, also known as the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower we continue down to the Barranco Camp at an altitude of 13,000ft~ 3962m. Dinner and overnight stay at Barranco Camp.
Day 4: BARRANCO to KARANGA CAMP
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h · Admission ticket included
13100’ ~ 3992m ∙ 2.2 mi~3.2 km ∙ 4-5 hrs
Today the group conquers the great Barranco Valley and up the Barranco wall, and adventurous stretch that ushers us into the arctic zone of Kili. We continue the trek on the South Circuit path through the Karanga Valley. We camp tonight at Karanga Camp.
Day 5: KARANGA CAMP to KOSOVO CAMP
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h · Admission ticket included
16,000’ ~ 4876m ∙ 2.6 mi~3.5 km ∙ 5-6 hrs
Today we take a slow pace to Kosovo Camp. You will pass Barafu camp where you will have excellent views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Kosovo Camp is situated on an exposed ridge, so it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark. We continue to acclimatize, rest, relax and make necessary preparation for the summit day ahead.
Day 6: KOSOVO to SUMMIT to MWEKA CAMP
Mount Kilimanjaro
11h · Admission ticket included
19,340’~5,895m ∙ 13 mi~21 km (5 km ascent/ 12 km descent) ∙ 6-7 hrs ascent~4-6 hrs descent
Tonight is the night! A midnight start to conquer the highest point in Africa. This section of the route is considered one of the steepest on the non-technical paths of Kilimanjaro. It is a 6-7 hour hike to Stella Point in order to see the sunrise. We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. We head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This can be the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. From Stella Point you can see the summit; just 1 hour to Uhuru Peak and the rooftop of Africa! We then descend down to Mweka Camp for dinner and celebration.
Day 7: MWEKA CAMP to Exit Mweka Gate
Mount Kilimanjaro
4h · Admission ticket included
5,400’~1645m) ∙ 6.4 mi ~10.3 km ∙ 3-4 hrs
A morning walking to Mweka gate reflecting of the past weeks experience with our Climb Kili vehicle waiting to transfer you to your hotel for a very welcomed shower at the hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We pikcup clients from the Summit Safari Lodge.
End point
We pikcup clients from the Summit Safari Lodge.
Pickup details
We collect our customers from any hotel in Arusha.
Additional information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
