The General Overview for the 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame Tour
The 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing tour on the Machame route is the tour that guarantees maximum adventure experience, this journey of a lifetime with our 7-day and 6-night Kilimanjaro climbing tour. Towering over the Tanzanian savannah, Mount Kilimanjaro is not only the highest peak on the continent but also one of the Seven Wonders of Africa. This adventure tour offers a challenging yet rewarding experience as you ascend through the general of Kilimanjaro Mountain, enjoying the climax views from the Uhuru summit standing at 5,895 meters (19,340 feet) above sea level.
The Best Price for 7-day Kilimanjaro Climbing via Machame routeThe price for a 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route starts from $1690 to $2000 which includes all park fees, all meals, professional guide, porters as well as rescue fees.
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7-day Machame route Difficulty and Summit access rateThis Kilimanjaro 7-day Machame route has the average difficulty: The success rates are high, and the longer you take to complete the journey often shows a higher success rate. The 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame route success rate is 85% up to 90%
Kilimanjaro Machame Route Safety Tips and Altitude Sickness
Climbing Kilimanjaro on a 7-day tour via the Machame Route is a challenging expedition, but it's important to prioritize safety throughout your Machame route climbing tour. Altitude sickness is a significant concern when ascending this Kilimanjaro, so you should observe the safety tips to help you prepare and minimize the risks of altitude sickness and any incident that is healthy risky:
Altitude Sickness on a 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame route tour
Altitude sickness is a condition that affects many people at high altitudes during the 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame route tour and at its extremity, it can cause death, it is common among climbers to experience altitude sickness some of its symptoms are headaches, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath it is best to observe the safety tips before attempting, during the attempt and after the ascend of Kilimanjaro mountain
Safety tips for Kilimanjaro climbing tour Machame route
- Physical Preparation
- Acclimatization
- Stay Hydrated
- Proper Nutrition
- Altitude Sickness Medication, acetazolamide (Diamox)
- Recognize Altitude Sickness Symptoms (headaches, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath)
- Stay Warm
- Listen to Your Guide
- Dress Appropriately
- Adequate Rest
- Travel Insurance
- Emergency Evacuation Plan
- Environmental Awareness
Camping Accommodations on 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame Route Tour
During the 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing tour you will overnight in the tents at the designated camps along the Machame route, on this 7-day Machame route climbing tour the available camps for camping accommodations are Machame camp, Shira camp, Baranco camp, Karanga camp, Barafu camp, and Mweka camp.
Itinerary for 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame route climbing tour
This itinerary for the 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing tour in Tanzania is designed to suit all types of hikers the best and most experienced mountaineers and amateur climbers. You will overnight at Machame route camps for 6 nights in tents during the climb
Day 1: Moshi to Machame gate and hike up to Machame camp
The day for 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route will start with your Morning breakfast from your hotel in Moshi town where you will have the final check of your climbing equipment and your minutes shopping for some bites like chocolate, biscuits and of a kind.
Thereafter you will take a 50-minute drive from Moshi town to Machame gate. At the gate, you will have your lunch and after the park formalities, you will start your people hike for 5 to 6hrs with a distance of 11 kilometers walking through the misty montane forest where you can enjoy seeing the fairytale in lush, deep, and green.
You will hike from the gate to Machame camp, where you will meet your porters readymade your tents and the evening meals ready for your dinner and overnight stay.
Time and distance:hiking of 5 to 6hrs a distance of 11km
Elevation:1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
Day 2: Machame camp to Shira camp
The day will start with your morning breakfast at Machame camp and have your parked lunch which you will take on your way up as the chefs and porters will meet you at the camp. This hike will be through the moorland crossing the valley along a steep rock ridge, which takes 4 to 5 hrs with a distance of 5 Kilometers to Shira camp.
On your hike to the Shira camp you will have an awe-view of the Kibo volcanic cone, the western breach, and Shira cathedral and you will enjoy the best sunset. Reaching the camp you will find your tents are ready for your rest.
Time and distance:hiking of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 5km
Elevation:3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower then to Baranco
The third Kilimanjaro climbing day is a long hike for a distance of 10 kilometers that will take 5 to 6 hours walking through the semi-desert rocky ground of the lover ridge. This hike will start before your breakfast ascending to the Kilimanjaro volcanic plug called Lover Tower and then descending to the massive landline of the Baranco Valley where you will be camping and the Baranco camp.
Baranco camp can be reached with people from Lemosho, Shira, and Machame. Hiking up to the Lover Tower and descending to Baranco there are altitude difficulties with some shortage of oxygen, but is it the best hiking day for Mount Kilimanjaro acclimatization. This is the long day of climbing where you will be ascending to the lava tower which is the volcanic plug that remains after the Kilimanjaro was volcanic.
Time and distance:hiking of 5 to 6hrs a distance of 10km
Elevation:3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000fts
Day 4: Baranco camp to Karanga camp
This is the adventurous day when climbing the Kilimanjaro via Machame route where you will be facing the climb of the Baranco wall.
Considering the distance, it is a short climb because it is just a distance of 4 Kilometers. This climbing is very challenging and it will take 4 to 5 hours through the Baranco wall and the alpine desert valleys where you will be enjoying the view of the Kibo peak which will be closer, to the southern glaciers, and the western bridge.
Reaching the Karanga camp you will have your rest collecting some energy for your next day's venture.
Time and distance:hiking of 4 to 5 hours at a distance of 4km
Elevation:13,000ft to 13,100ft
Day 5: Karanga camp to Barafu camp
This climb will begin after your breakfast; you will be hiking through the alpine desert enjoying the stunning view of the two Kilimanjaro cones of Kibo and Mawenzi. It will be a 4 to 5 hour hike with a distance of 4 Kilometers.
You will be walking hitting the junction that connects with the Mweka trail and head up to the Barafu camp where you will complete the southern circuit of the Kilimanjaro Mountain.
Here you will camp with an early sleep and meals ready for the next day's complete adventure which starts at midnight.
Time and distance:hiking of 4 to 5 hours at a distance of 4km
Elevation:13,100ft to 15,300ft
Day 6: Summit Day then descend to Mweka camp
This is the lifetime memory day of reaching the highest point of Africa, “the roof of Africa” of Mount Kilimanjaro. This day will begin at midnight when you will be leaving your tents and the porters as you will be accompanied by the guides and summit porter heading to the summit point.
Heading up there, is a physically and mentally challenging hike with extreme cold and elevation. As you will start the hike at nearly midnight, you will need your head-lump than ever, you will hike up to Gilman’s Point where you will be amazed at a stunning sunrise from the Mawenzi cone
After a short walk finally you are here “CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE REACHED THE HIGHEST PEAK IN AFRICA, THE UHURU PEAK OK Kilimanjaro MOUNTAIN”. Due to the weather, you will not last long here, take some photos at the signpost of the Uhuru point and start your descent through the Mweka route
You will start your descent through the Mweka route, where you will have a stop at the Barafu camp for your Lunch and trek down up to the Mweka camp for your overnight stay and dinner.
On descending it is a very rocky trail and can be quite hard on the knees, trekking poles are helpful.
Time and distance:hiking of 6 to 8hrs ascending and 5 to 6hrs descending a distance of 5km up and 13km down respectively.
Elevation:15,600ft to 19,341ft up and 19,341ft to 10,065 down
Day 7: Mweka camp to Mweka gate, then back to Moshi
Finally! on the last day of your lifetime memory, you will take your breakfast at your camp and start your trek down up to Mweka gate, this is a wet and muddy forestry trail that requires your walking poles.
At the gate, you will meet your driver waiting for you where you will be picked up and dropped off at Moshi town for your next schedule. This sum up you 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame route climbing tour package in Tanzania
Time and distance:hiking of 3 to 4 hours at a distance of 10km
Elevation:10,150ft to 5500ft
General Price for The 7-day Machame Route Inclusions and Exclusions
The general price inclusions and exclusions for the 7-day Machame route climbing tour package from Moshi in Tanzania are as follows:
Price inclusions for 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame route
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro airport with two-night accommodation in Moshi town (before and after Climb)
- Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate (before and after climb)
- Professional mountain guides, chefs and porters
- 3 meals daily with filtered water for all 7 days of climbing
- Approved fair wages for the mountain crew by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
Price exclusions for 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame route
- Tanzania visa cost
- Items of a personal nature
- Medical insurance, doctor for a group, personal medicine, and laundry services
- Tips and gratitude for the mountain crew
- Items of a personal nature such as the Mountain climbing equipment and the Portable flush toilet