10-day trip: climbing Kilimanjaro via the popular 7-day Machame Route. What’s even better than Mount Kilimanjaro? Going up the Machame road, which is said to be the most beautiful route in the world! You can expect beautiful views of Mount Meru, a challenging climb along the Barranco wall, well-kept hiking paths, and a variety of plants and animals because you will be going down a different path. It’s like getting two hikes in one.

Just enjoy this exciting journey and the view from the top. It will be a moment you remember for the rest of your life.

Itinerary Hlighlights
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your climb
Day 2: Machame route (1/7) | Machame Gate (1,800 m/5,905 ft) – Machame Camp (2,835 m/9,301 ft)
Day 3: Machame route (2/7) | Machame Camp (2,835 m/9,301 ft) – Shira Camp (3,839 m/12,595 ft)
Day 4: Machame route (3/7) | Shira Camp (3,839 m/12,595 ft) – Lava Tower (4,630 m/15,190 ft) – Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,959 ft)
Day 5: Machame route (4/7) | Barranco Camp (3,950 m/12,959 ft) – Karanga Camp (4,040 m/13,254 ft)
Day 6: Machame route (5/7) | Karanga Camp (4,040 m/13,254 ft) – Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft)
Day 7: Machame route (6/7) | Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) – Millenium Camp (3,820 m/ 12,532 ft)
Day 8: Machame route (7/7) | Millenium Camp (3,820 m/12,532 ft) – Mweka Gate (1,640 m/5,380 ft) – Hotel
Day 9 – 10: Flight home from Kilimanjaro International Airport after the climb

Tanzania Zanzibar Safari gives a one-of-a-kind service during the climb.

The hardest thing you can do is climb Kilimanjaro. Little things can make a big difference, that’s why we send you up with trained guides, porters, and a cook. They look after you while you climb using the Machame way by feeding you and checking on your health twice a day. Does that sound like too much? Not if you want to get to the top! Because we know that altitude sickness can sneak up on you and that good eating is important to keep you going on a tough climb.

You can also get a lot of information from us to help you get ready for your climb via the Machame way. It tells you about Tanzania and Mount Kilimanjaro, how to get ready, and what you can buy or rent. Another thing we want to bring up is that we work with the Kilimanjaro Responsible Travel Organization (KRTO). That means that while we climb, we look out for our team and the mountain. This way, you can climb without worrying. Are you ready for an event you’ll never forget?

How fit do you have to be to go up Kilimanjaro the Machame Way?

Kilimanjaro is very hard to climb because of its high elevation, fast ascent rate, and changing weather. You will walk for six to seven hours every day on average when you climb. It is definitely possible if you are healthy and fit. You can do many things to improve your chances of making it to the top and to make sure you enjoy the hike.

Take your time. Take it easy on the walk so your body has time to get used to the heat.
Get ready. Also, being in good shape helps a lot with the climb. Hiking a few months before the climb is a great way to prepare, especially walks that last more than one day. But running and other physical activities are also good ways to get ready.

Add one more day. There is no way to know ahead of time who will get altitude sickness. This risk will go down if you climb for one more day. Because the climb is spread out over more days, your body has more time to get used to being taller. We really think you should do this to improve your chances of getting to the top.

Day by day breakdown

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your climb

When you get to Kilimanjaro International Airport, our Tanzania Zanzibar Safari guide will be there to meet you. After the trip, he drops you off at your hotel where you can rest.
Getting ready for your climb: Before you start your climb, you meet your guide. He tells you about the climb and gives you important tips on what to wear, what to bring, and how to make it as easy as possible.

Day 2: Machame route (1/7) | Machame Gate (1,800 m/5,905 ft) – Machame Camp (2,835 m/9,301 ft)

In the morning, our guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Machame Gate, the start of your amazing Kili climb. As you go up through the beautiful scenery, you’ll go from lush rainforests to heather moorlands. The Machame Camp is on the edge of the forest with a health zone and can be reached after a five- to six-hour walk. Always remember to drink a lot of water on your first day at this height!

Day 3: Machame route (2/7) | Machame Camp (2,835 m/9,301 ft) – Shira Camp (3,839 m/12,595 ft)

The second day on the mountain starts with a nice, but a bit harder, climb. You first go by a small circular cliff called the picnic rock. From there, you can see Kibo (one of Kilimanjaro’s peaks) and Shira (one of the other volcanic peaks) in a beautiful way. From the picnic rock, there is a beautiful trail that leads to Shira Camp, where you can rest and eat lunch. You can get used to the air by taking a walk to the Lava Tower, which is 4,630 meters high and 2 km long.

Day 4: Machame route (3/7) | Shira Camp (3,839 m/12,595 ft) – Lava Tower (4,630 m/15,190 ft) – Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,959 ft)

You walk from Shira Camp to lunch at the beautiful Lava Tower. This part of the climb goes up and down a lot and has some beautiful views along the way. To make the most of this longer hike, you should find your ideal speed. The higher elevation may make you feel a little uneasy. When you’re done with lunch, you’ll go down to Barranco Camp, which is at the base of the huge and very steep Barranco Wall.

Day 5: Machame route (4/7) | Barranco Camp (3,950 m/12,959 ft) – Karanga Camp (4,040 m/13,254 ft)

You leave Barranco Camp for the Barranco Wall after breakfast. A lot of people love this part of the climb. You can see the Kibo Volcano and Mount Meru in all their glory from the top of the Barranco Wall.

After a while, the walk to Karanga Camp gets harder. Keep the right pace because this path goes up and down a lot. You have lunch at the camp, and then you can take a break and go on a walk to get used to the altitude. The hike will take you to Barafu Camp.

Day 6: Machame route (5/7) | Karanga Camp (4,040 m/13,254 ft) – Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft)

Today you walk to Barafu Camp, which is where your climb to Uhuru Peak, which is the top of Kilimanjaro, begins. Around lunchtime, you get to the camp. Rest, and when you’re ready, go on a hike to Kosovo Summit Camp (4,870m) and back to get used to the altitude. As you get ready for the last push to the top around midnight, take in the breathtaking views of the nearby peaks and feel the thrill of camping at a high elevation.

Day 7: Machame route (6/7) | Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) – Millenium Camp (3,820 m/ 12,532 ft)

Today is the big day! You start your hike from Barafu Camp at midnight and go to Uhuru Peak. The hardest part of the climb is getting to the top, which is done on good paths. When you get to the top, you can see a stunning sunrise. After a short time at the top, where you can enjoy your ultimate victory, you slowly make your way down to the beautiful Millennium Camp.

Day 8: Machame route (7/7) | Millenium Camp (3,820 m/12,532 ft) – Mweka Gate (1,640 m/5,380 ft) – Hotel

There is a tropical jungle where the Millennium Camp is located. When you wake up today, you’ll feel better because you’re not as high up and because you reached the top the day before. You can easily walk to Mweka Gate, which is the entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park, after breakfast.

After that, your car takes you back to the hotel so you can rest. Memories, views, and a real sense of success that you will never forget are waiting for you!

Day 9 – 10: Flight home from Kilimanjaro International Airport after the climb

It’s time to go home now that your vacation is over. Have fun in Tanzania for a few more hours before our driver picks you up and takes you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your trip home. Do you still want more? You can also add a few days of hiking or a trip to the beach to your Kilimanjaro trip!