7 days Kilimanjaro Climbing|Hiking|Trekking Machame route

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekking Machame route for 7 days

7 days machame route kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekking with best kilimanjaro climbing operator in Moshi and Arusha. Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route, also known as the "Whiskey" route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. 7 days Machame route kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekking has an amazing scenic beauty. However, the trail is considered difficult, steep and challenging. Therefore, this 7 days Machame route kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekking is better suited for more adventurous folks or those with some high altitude, hiking or backpacking experience. 7 days Machame route kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekkinge approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south, beginning with a short drive from Moshi/Arusha to Machame Gate. The path leads hikers through the rain forest to Shira Plateau where many of Kilimanjaro’s routes converge. Then the route turns east and traverses’ underneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. The descent is made via the Mweka route.

Itinerary of kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekking machame route for 7 days

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp| 7 days Kilimanjaro Climbing

Elevation (ft): 1,800 m to 2835 m
Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest/ Rain Forest.
Full Board at Machame Camp

The climb for 7 days kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekking machame route starts from Machame gate (1830m), You 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 to the first Machame Camp, situated at 3000m above sea level If is a clear day, we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.

Day 2: Machame Hut to Shira Camp | 7 days Kilimanjaro Climbing

Elevation (ft): 2835 m to 3,750 m
Distance: 5 km
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Full Board Shira Cave Camp.

Second day of 7 days kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekking machame route is a shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semi-circular cliff known as Picnic site, and continue 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 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp VIA Lava Tower camp | 7 days Kilimanjaro Climbing

Elevation (ft): Shira Cave camp 3,750 m to Baraco Camp 3,900 m
Distance: 10 km
Walking Time: 5 to 6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Today the third day of 7 days kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekking machame route ,you will walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. You will traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.), You will descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,950 m).

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga camp | 7 days Kilimanjaro Hiking

Elevation (ft): Barranco Camp 3,900 m to Karanga Camp 3995 m
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 3.5 to 4 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Accommodations: Karanga Camp.

We will start fourth day of 7 days kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekking machame route with a steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where you may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. You then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides you from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally you will have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp |7 days Kilimanjaro Hiking

Elevation (ft): Karanga camp 3995 m to Barafu Camp 4,673 m
Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodations: Barafu Hut Camp.

We will start fifth day of 7 days machame route kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekking with 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 been seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, the remainder of the day is spent resting as you get prepared for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru peak to Mweka Camp | 7 days Kilimanjaro Trekking

Elevation (ft): Barafu Camp 4,673 m to Uhuru peak 5,895 m {Via Stella Point 5756m}
Distance: 4.3 km ascent to Stella Point
Distance: 5 km Barafu to Uhuru Peak Ascent
Hiking Time: 6-7hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Accommodations: Mweka Camp.

In this six day of 7 days machame route kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekking, you will wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. You begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. You will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hours round trip from here along the crater rim to main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment, you will descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and you will stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment and continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate | 7 days Kilimanjaro Trekking

Elevation (ft): Mweka camp3,100 m to Mweka Gate 1,640 m
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 4 -5 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest

A gentle walk takes you down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch you drive back to Moshi to your hotel. This is the end of 7 days machame route kilimanjaro Climbing|hiking|trekking.