Catalogue package 083
7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Journey overview
The seven-day Machame Route gives a better-paced version of Kilimanjaro’s popular southern circuit by adding a separate night at Karanga before moving to Barafu. The route combines rainforest, the Shira Plateau, Lava Tower acclimatisation, the Barranco Wall and the summit approach from Barafu.
Safari Highlights
- Seven-day Machame camping route
- Lava Tower acclimatisation
- Barranco Wall
- Separate Karanga overnight
- Barafu and Uhuru Peak summit attempt
The route
01
Machame Gate
02
Machame Camp
03
Shira Camp
04
Lava Tower
05
Barranco Camp
06
Karanga Camp
07
Barafu Camp
08
Uhuru Peak
09
Mweka Camp
10
Mweka Gate
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Register at Machame Gate and trek through rainforest to Machame Camp.
Day 2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Climb through heath and moorland to the Shira Plateau.
Day 3
Shira Camp to Lava Tower and Barranco Camp
Ascend toward Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco Camp to sleep lower.
Day 4
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Climb the Barranco Wall and continue through the southern circuit to Karanga Camp.
Day 5
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Trek to Barafu Camp and spend the afternoon resting and preparing for the summit attempt.
Day 6
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp
Begin before dawn for the summit attempt via Stella Point. Descend after the attempt to Mweka Camp.
Day 7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Descend through the forest to Mweka Gate.
Safari FAQs
Why is seven days preferred over six on Machame?
The separate Karanga night creates a less compressed high-altitude schedule.
Is Machame a camping route?
Yes.
Does the route descend the same way it ascends?
No. The normal descent is by the Mweka Route.
Are summit and sunrise views guaranteed?
No.
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