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7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route
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Kilimanjaro via Machame Route

Departing 12 January 2027 · 7 days

Dates12 Jan – 18 Jan 2027
Duration7 days / 6 nights
Group sizeMax 12 climbers
AvailabilitySpots open

$1,950/person

Reserve with $200 deposit

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The 7-day Machame Route is Kilimanjaro's most popular path, climbing through five climate zones with a 'climb high, sleep low' profile that boosts summit success. With Trust Tours' full crew of guides, porters and cooks, you trek 62 km to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m.

  • ✓Best acclimatization profile of the classic routes — climb high, sleep low
  • ✓Scenic southern approach: rainforest, Shira Plateau, Lava Tower, Barranco Wall
  • ✓Licensed guides, full porter and cook crew, quality 4-season tents
  • ✓Summit night timed for sunrise at Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
  • ✓Airport pickup, park fees and all meals on the mountain included

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Route profile

7 days · 62 km

Day 1 · Machame Camp3,010 m
  1. 1

    Machame Gate to Machame Camp

    After registration at Machame Gate, trek through dense montane rainforest — listen for colobus monkeys. The trail climbs steadily to camp at the forest's edge.

    3,010 m5–7 hours11 km

    Lunch, dinner · Machame Camp (tents)

  2. 2

    Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp

    Leave the forest for heath and moorland with first big views of Kibo. A steep ridge brings you onto the Shira Plateau.

    3,845 m4–6 hours5 km

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Shira Cave Camp (tents)

  3. 3

    Shira to Barranco via Lava Tower

    The key acclimatization day: ascend to Lava Tower at 4,630 m for lunch, then descend into the Barranco Valley to sleep low. Tough day, huge payoff for your summit chances.

    3,960 m6–8 hours10 km

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Barranco Camp (tents)

  4. 4

    Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp

    Scramble up the famous Barranco Wall — easier than it looks, and the most fun section of the route — then cross ridges and valleys to Karanga.

    4,035 m4–5 hours5 km

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Karanga Camp (tents)

  5. 5

    Karanga to Barafu Base Camp

    A short climb to base camp. Early dinner and sleep by 19:00 — the summit push starts around midnight.

    4,673 m3–4 hours4 km

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Barafu Camp (tents)

  6. 6

    Summit Day — Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka

    Depart ~midnight by headlamp. Reach Stella Point on the crater rim for sunrise, then the final 45 minutes to Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m — the roof of Africa. Descend all the way to Mweka Camp.

    5,895 m11–15 hours17 km

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Mweka Camp (tents)

  7. 7

    Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

    Final descent through the rainforest. Certificate ceremony at the gate, then transfer back to your Moshi/Arusha hotel for a long shower and a cold Kilimanjaro beer.

    1,640 m3–4 hours10 km

    Breakfast · —

What's included

  • ✓All Kilimanjaro National Park fees, camping fees and rescue fees
  • ✓Licensed English-speaking mountain guides, porters and cook
  • ✓4-season mountain tents, sleeping mats, mess tent with table & chairs
  • ✓All meals on the mountain + drinking water
  • ✓Airport/hotel transfers, pre-climb briefing and gear check
  • ✓Emergency oxygen and pulse-oximeter checks twice daily

Not included

  • ✕International flights and visa
  • ✕Tips for the mountain crew (budget $250–300 total)
  • ✕Personal trekking gear (rental available in Moshi)
  • ✕Travel insurance (required — must cover trekking to 6,000 m)

Reserve your spot

Machame Route · 12 Jan – 18 Jan 2027 · $1,950 per person.

🔒 Your place is held with a $200 deposit. Full balance due 60days before departure. We'll confirm availability and send payment details within a day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Machame is a demanding trek but requires no technical climbing. Any reasonably fit person who trains with regular hikes for 2–3 months can do it. The 7-day version adds an acclimatization day, which significantly raises summit success.

On our 7-day Machame itinerary, climbers reach the summit at rates of about 85–93% — well above the 60–70% typical of rushed 5-day routes. The extra acclimatisation day at altitude is the single biggest factor.

The dry seasons: January–early March and June–October. July–September offers the most stable weather and clearest summit views, and pairs perfectly with Great Migration safaris.

Plan roughly $250–300 per climber for the whole crew, handed over at the tipping ceremony on the final day. We'll give you a clear breakdown per role at your briefing.

Yes — most of our climbers add a 3–5 day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari afterwards. We handle everything as one trip with one price.

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