Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 overview
This Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 , Kilimanjaro climb via the Machame route is the best and most popular route to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,341 feet, the highest peak in Africa and the world’s tallest free-standing mountain.
Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026, The Machame route also known as the Whisky Route is one of the most scenic and recommended routes on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The 7 days Kilimanjaro Machame route is known for its gradual ascent, allowing for better acclimatizationand increased chances of a successful summit of about 97%. The 7-day Machame route promises an unforgettable African adventure and an opportunity to conquer the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the seven world summits.
The best summit success rate for Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026
The best successful summit rate for the 7-day Machame route on Mount Kilimanjaro is typically around 93% to 97%, reaching the 5,895-meter Uhuru peak and descending back. This highest success rate is influenced by proper acclimatization on the 7 days Machame route allowing climbers to reach the Kilimanjaro summit successfully. The Machame route offers a climb high, sleep low mechanism which increases its success rate to 97%.
Departure / Return Location
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Departure Time
Please arrive at least 2 hours before flight.
Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 Included
- Park fees
- Camp fees
- Rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 Not Included
- Both National and International flights
- Medical insurance
- Tips to mountain crew
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026
The best and most affordable price for the Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route is from 00 to 00 per climber enabling hikers to successful summit
5,895 meters Mount Kilimanjaro.
This Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route price varies depending on the accommodations before and after the climb, number of people on a
group, luxury or budget climbing services.
7-day Kilimanjaro climbing prices and costs are paid in Dollars, Pounds, Euros, and Tanzania Shillings.
Best Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 itinerary
The best full detailed itinerary for the best 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route:
Day 1 of Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 : Machame Gate (1,800 m / 5,905 ft) to Machame Camp (2,835 m / 9,301 ft) | 5-6 hours | 11 km;
Day 2 of Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 : Machame Camp (2,835 m / 9,301 ft) to Shira Campsite (3,750 m / 12,303 ft) | 5-6 hours | 5 km;
Day 3 of Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 : Shira Camp (3,750 m / 12,303 ft) to Lava Tower to Barranco Valley (3,900 m /12,795 ft) | 5-6 hours | 10 km;
Day 4 of Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 of Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 : Barranco Camp (3,900 m /12,795 ft) to Karanga Camp (3,995 m / 13,107 ft) | 3-4 hours | 6 km;
Day 5: Karanga Camp (3,995 m / 13,107 ft) to Barafu Camp (4,673 m/ 15,331 ft) | 3-4 hours | 4 km;
Day 6 of Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 : Barafu Camp (4,673 m/ 15,331 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) to Mweka Camp (3,100 m / 10,171 ft) | 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down | 6 km up / 13 km down;
Day 7 of Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 b: Mweka Camp (3,100 m / 10,171 ft) to Mweka Gate (1,640 m /5,380 ft) | 4 -5 hours | 10 km.
Day 01: Machame Gate 1800 m to Machame Camp
Elevation (ft): 1,800 m to 2835 m
Distance: 11 kilometers
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Montane forest/rain forest habitat.
Full Board at Machame Camp The climb starts from Machame Gate (1830 m), and we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive at the first Machame Camp, situated at 3000 m above sea level.
If it is a clear day, we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.
Day 02: Machame Hut 2835M to Shira Camp (3,750 M): 4-6 hours walking.
Elevation (ft): 2835 m to 3,750 m (5 km)
distance Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland Full-board Shira Cave Camp A shorter day involves climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as Picnic Site and
continuing up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers.
The most spectacular views of Kibo Peak can be seen from Shira Camp
Day 03:Shira Camp 3750 M to Barranco Camp 3900M {VIA Lava Tower camp 4600M
Elevation (ft): Shira Cave Camp 3,750 m to Baraco Camp 3,900 m
Distance: 10 kilometers
Walking Time: 5 to 6 hours
Habitat: Moorland Accommodations: Barranco Camp Today we walk on a gentle ascent with panoramic views.
We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach, and after a hot lunch at the
bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m), we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco Valley (3,950 m).
Day 04:Barranco Camp {3900m} to Karanga camp (3995 m)
Elevation (ft): Barranco Camp 3,900 m;
Karanga Camp 3995 m; 6 km distance
Hiking Time: 3.5 to 4 hours Habitat: Moorland Accommodations: Karanga Camp A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro.
We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo.
The trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, and finally we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp.
Day 05:Karanga Camp 3995m to Barafu Camp (4,673 m.)
Elevation (ft): from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673 m). 4 km distance
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Accommodations: Barafu Hut Camp A steep climb out of Karanga and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this
empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp The two peaks, Kibo and Mawenzi, can be seen from Barafu Camp.
After a hot lunch at the camp, the remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.
Day 06 of Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 : Barafu Camp 4673m to Uhuru peak 5,895 m to Mweka Camp (3100 m)
Elevation (ft): Barafu Camp 4,673 m to Uhuru Peak 5,895 m (via Stella Point 5756 m)
Distance: 4.3 km with an ascent to Stella Point
Distance from Barafu to Uhuru Peak Ascent: 5 km.
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours ascending and 7-8 hours descending Habitat: Alpine Desert Accommodations: Mweka Camp. Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness.
We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree that has some well-graded zig-zags, and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m.
We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi.
Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa.
After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishments, we descend to Barafu, which is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment. We continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.
Day 07 of Machame Route full Itinerary Kilimanjaro Climbing 7-Days 2025/2026 :Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation (ft): Mweka Camp 3,100 m to Mweka Gate 1,640 m
Distance: 10 kilometers
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: montane forest
Half Board A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Moshi and your hotel.
Inclusions
- Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- Sleeping Mattress
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Rescue fees (part of park fees)
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Exclusions
- Transfers (available as an optional addon)
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
- Tanzania Visa
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Hotel (available as an optional addon)