7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route Trek

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha.

Briefing with your mountain guide and final gear check.

Day 2: Arusha to Kilimanjaro Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Transfer to Machame Gate, the starting point of the Machame Route.

Begin your trek through lush rainforest, ascending steadily to Machame Camp.

Overnight camping at Machame Camp.

Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Continue your ascent through varying landscapes from rainforest to moorland.

Trek to Shira Camp, located on the Shira Plateau.

Overnight camping at Shira Camp.

Day 4: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Trek from Shira Camp to Lava Tower, reaching an altitude of approximately 4,600 meters.

Descend to Barranco Camp for overnight camping, enjoying views of the Barranco Wall.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Climb the Barranco Wall and trek to Karanga Camp, acclimatizing along the way.

Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Overnight camping at Karanga Camp.

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Trek from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, the final base camp before summit night.

Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.

Overnight camping at Barafu Camp.

Day 7: Summit Day – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Early morning start for the summit attempt, reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) at sunrise.

Celebrate your achievement and descend to Mweka Camp for overnight camping.

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Descend through lush rainforest from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate.

Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for a well-deserved rest and celebration.

Day 9: Departure

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

This solo Kilimanjaro climb itinerary is designed to provide a safe and memorable adventure.