7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb — Machame Route

• High summit success rate
• "Walk high, sleep low" for good acclimatisation
• Barranco Wall and Lava Tower
• Sunrise on the roof of Africa

Route: Moshi – Machame Gate – Shira – Barranco – Karanga – Barafu – Uhuru Peak – Mweka

1. Day 1Machame Gate to Machame Camp

   After breakfast we pick you up in Moshi and drive to Machame Gate (1,800 m). The porters pack the gear and you walk up through thick rainforest to Machame Camp.

   • 2,835 m
   • Walking: 5–7 hours
   • Machame Camp
   • B, L, D
2. Day 2Machame Camp to Shira Camp

   You leave the forest behind and climb a rocky ridge covered with heather. The views open up and you see Kibo peak for the first time.

   • 3,850 m
   • Walking: 4–6 hours
   • Shira 2 Camp
   • B, L, D
3. Day 3Shira to Lava Tower and down to Barranco

   Today you climb to the Lava Tower (4,630 m) for lunch, then walk down to Barranco Camp. This "walk high, sleep low" day is the key to a good climb.

   • 3,960 m
   • Walking: 6–8 hours
   • Barranco Camp
   • B, L, D
4. Day 4Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp

   A fun scramble up the Great Barranco Wall, then a walk over ridges and valleys under the glaciers to Karanga Camp.

   • 3,995 m
   • Walking: 4–5 hours
   • Karanga Camp
   • B, L, D
5. Day 5Karanga to Barafu Camp

   A short walk to Barafu, the base camp. Early dinner and rest — you start the summit walk before midnight.

   • 4,673 m
   • Walking: 4–5 hours
   • Barafu Camp
   • B, L, D
6. Day 6Summit day: Uhuru Peak and down to Mweka

   We wake you around 23:30 with tea. You climb slowly to Stella Point on the crater rim for sunrise, then one more hour to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). After photos, you walk down to Mweka Camp for a well-earned sleep.

   • 5,895 m
   • Walking: 12–14 hours
   • Mweka Camp
   • B, L, D
7. Day 7Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Moshi

   A happy walk down through the forest to Mweka Gate. You get your summit certificate, say goodbye to the crew and we drive you to your hotel for a hot shower and a celebration.

   • 1,640 m
   • Walking: 3–4 hours
   • Hotel in Moshi
   • B, L

Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner.

Joining a group climb? You always pay the 2-person price (US$2,700), even if you travel alone.