Climb Kilimanjaro - 7 Day Machame Route Adventure Tour

Begin the trek after a short drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. Hike through lush rainforest trails to Machame Camp.
Elevation: 5,380 ft → 9,350 ft
Distance: 11 km (7 miles)
Time: 5–7 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

Activities : Trekking

Ascend to Shira Ridge and Shira Plateau, traversing the heath and moorland zone. Overnight at Shira Camp.
Elevation: 9,350 ft → 12,500 ft
Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
Time: 4–6 hours
Habitat: Heath

Activities : Trekking

Pass the towering Lava Tower and descend to Barranco Camp for acclimatization.
Elevation: 15,190 ft → 13,044 ft
Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
Time: 7–8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Activities : Trekking

Climb the Barranco Wall, traverse valleys, and reach Karanga Camp. Day focuses on acclimatization.
Elevation: 13,044 ft → 13,106 ft
Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Activities : Trekking

Trek to Barafu Camp, completing the southern circuit with panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks.
Elevation: 13,106 ft → 15,331 ft
Distance: 4 km (2 miles)
Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Activities : Trekking

Begin a midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Descend to Mweka Camp for overnight rest.
Elevation: 15,331 ft → 19,341 ft → 10,065 ft
Distance: 17 km (10 miles)
Time: 11–14 hours
Habitat: Arctic → Rainforest

Activities : Trekking

Descend to Mweka Gate, collect summit certificates, and return to Moshi.
Elevation: 10,065 ft → 5,380 ft
Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

Activities : Trekking