7 Days – Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trek
Trek to the Roof of Africa with this 7-day private Machame Route Kilimanjaro trek, one of the most scenic and popular routes to Uhuru Peak. Perfect for adventurers seeking a steady acclimatization profile, this mid-range package includes comfortable accommodations before and after your climb, professional mountain guides, porters, and chef support. Witness rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and arctic summit zones—all in one unforgettable journey with Pizet Safaris.
🏔️ Tour Style: Private Mid-Range
🚶♂️ Duration: 7 Days | 6 Nights on the Mountain
💵 Price: $2,250 per person (USD)
🧭 Route: Machame – Shira – Lava Tower – Barranco – Barafu – Summit – Mweka
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Meet & greet by Pizet Safaris representative
Private transfer to your hotel in Moshi town
Accommodation: Parkview Inn
Meal Plan: Dinner included
Day 2: Machame Gate (1,800m) – Machame Camp (3,000m)
Transfer to Machame Gate (approx. 1 hour drive)
Registration and trek begins through rainforest zone
11 km hike (approx. 5-7 hours)
Accommodation: Machame Camp (Tent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Machame Camp – Shira Camp (3,840m)
Ascend through moorland and enjoy views of Kibo Peak
5 km hike (approx. 5-6 hours)
Accommodation: Shira Camp (Tent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Shira Camp – Lava Tower (4,630m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Acclimatization day via Lava Tower
10 km hike (approx. 6-8 hours)
Accommodation: Barranco Camp (Tent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Climb the Barranco Wall
Short rest at Karanga before pushing to Barafu
9 km hike (approx. 8-10 hours)
Accommodation: Barafu Camp (Tent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Summit Day – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Midnight ascent to the summit
Reach Stella Point, then Uhuru Peak (congratulations!)
Descend to Mweka Camp
15 km (approx. 12-16 hours total)
Accommodation: Mweka Camp (Tent)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi
Final descent to Mweka Gate
Certificate ceremony
Transfer to Moshi hotel for a well-deserved rest
Accommodation: Parkview Inn or similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Number of Climbers
$2,250 USD per person – Based on 2 pax sharing
Group discounts available. Custom departure dates on request.
- Inclusion
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide
- Assistant guides, cook & porters
- All park fees and rescue fees
- All meals during trek
- 2 nights in Moshi (pre and post-trek)
- Airport transfers (JRO)
- Sleeping tents & mats
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Certificate of achievement
- Exclusion
- Flights
- Tips to guides & porters
- Sleeping bags
- Personal hiking gear
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Nearest Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Private pickup from JRO to Moshi provided upon arrival
- We recommend arriving at least one day before trek starts
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