| Price per person in group tour; starts and ends in Moshi | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget hike | Mid-range hike | Luxury hike | $1750 | $2200 | $2750 |
Please note that: This most popular 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame route for group tours will cost $1550 in the months of April, May, and November; starts and ends in Moshi. For the seven-day Machame route, group sharing won’t incur any additional charges in the case of the group member canceling or changing the route. The office will cover that cost, and we will take you privately.
This 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing is the best touristic adventure that involves hiking along well-known Kilimanjaro routes through a variety of landscapes and ecosystem zones, including rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert, to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing can be performed using the 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route, the 7-day Kilimanjaro hiking Lemosho route, the 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing Rongai route, and the 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing Umbwe route.
The 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route is the best and most popular route on Kilimanjaro with the highest summit success rate and good acclimatization conditions that make it preferred by many hikers over the year. The 7-day Machame route gives you a chance to pass through most of Machame's destinations: Machame Camp, Shira Camp, and Barranco Camp. This 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route has a 7-day itinerary, which is favorable for body adaptation to high altitudes and better acclimatization for a successful Kilimanjaro summit.
This 7 days Machame route is the most popular, beutiful, and recommended route on mount Kilimanjaro due to its high summit success rates. According to statistics from Kilimanjaro national park, 50% of climbers use the 7 days Machame route to ascend Kilimanjaro because the route is very beautiful and provides climbers with incredible views of different natural and varying landscapes of the mountain and has a good acclimatization profile.
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From US $1,500 to US $3,000 per climber is the Cheapest, most affordable and lowest special price for the best and most popular 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route that enables you to successfully reach the 5,895-meter peak, depending on the type of accommodation before and after climbing Kilimanjaro, services during the climb, and the number of people in the group. The 7-day Machame route Kilimanjaro hiking fees and costs are paid in British pounds, US dollars, euros, and Tanzania shillings with a 10% deposit after confirmation of the tour.
The best overall summit success rate for 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing via the Machame route is 85-95% which makes you reach the summit of the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). This 7 days Machame route's higher success rate is because of the high-climb, low-sleep mechanism, and enough acclimatization time during the climb.
From 85% to 95% is the most achieved success rate for the Best 7-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route with Success Itinerary, Best Budget End-Price, and Group Dates, which makes you reach the summit of the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) highest above sea level. Achieve an impressive 85% to 95% success rate on the 7-day Machame Route through strategic planning and acclimatization measures. Our carefully curated itinerary ensures optimal conditions for a successful and fulfilling ascent.
The average difficulty rate of 7 days Kilimanjaro Machame is less than 15% because the 7-day long itinerary offers hikers an acclimatization day and a good time to adapt to high altitudes. The 7 days Kilimanjaro Machame route's difficulty level is very low as climbers using 7 days option are less affected by altitude sickness and the route allows the climb-high sleep-low mechanism that lowers the difficulty level.
Best 7 Day Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route Cost, Price 2024/2025
| Duration | Price | Success Rate | Tour Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days | US $1,500 to US $3,000 | 85% to 95% | Budget |
| 7 Days | US $1,500 to US $3,000 | 85% to 95% | Mid-range |
| 7 Days | US $1,500 to US $3,000 | 85% to 95% | Luxury |
The best full-detailed itinerary for the best and most popular 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route: Day 1: Machame Gate (1,800 m / 5,905 ft) to Machame Camp (2,835 m / 9,301 ft) | 5-6 hours | 11 km; Day 2: Machame Camp (2,835 m / 9,301 ft) to Shira Campsite (3,750 m / 12,303 ft) | 5-6 hours | 5 km; Day 3: Shira Camp (3,750 m / 12,303 ft) to Lava Tower to Barranco Valley (3,900 m /12,795 ft) | 5-6 hours | 10 km; Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,900 m /12,795 ft) to Karanga Camp (3,995 m / 13,107 ft) | 3-4 hours | 6 km; Day 5: Karanga Camp (3,995 m / 13,107 ft) to Barafu Camp (4,673 m/ 15,331 ft) | 3-4 hours | 4 km; Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,673 m/ 15,331 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) to Mweka Camp (3,100 m / 10,171 ft) | 6-7 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent | 4.3 km ascent to Stella Point - 5km Barafu to Uhuru Peak; and Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,100 m / 10,171 ft) to Mweka Gate (1,640 m /5,380 ft) | 4 -5 hours | 10 km.
• Rise (ft): 1,800m to 2835m
• Stretch: 11 km
• Hiking time: 5-6 hours
• Climatic habitat: Montane Forest/ Rain Forest
Full Board at Machame Camp The climb starts from Machame gate (1830m), we 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.
• Rise (ft): 2835m to 3,750m
• Stretch: 5 km
• Hiking time: 5-6 hours
• Climatic habitat: Moorland
Full Board Shira Cave Camp. A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular 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.
• Rise (ft): Shira Cave camp 3,750m to Barranco Camp 3,900m
• Stretch: 10 km
• Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours
• Climatic habitat: Moorland
• Shelter: Barranco Camp
On day three, hiker(s) walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We 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 (4,600m) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,950m).
• Rise (ft): Barranco Camp 3,900m to Karanga Camp 3995m
• Stretch: 6 km
• Hiking time: 3.5 to 4 hours
• Climatic habitat: Moorland
• Shelter: Karanga Camp
A steep climb up the eastern wall leads hikers just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp.
• Rise (ft): Karanga camp 3995m to Barafu Camp 4,673m
• Stretch: 4 km
• Hiking time: 3-4 hours
• Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert
• Shelter: Barafu Camp
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 awesome peaks of 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 we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.
• Rise (ft): Barafu Camp 4,673m to Uhuru peak 5,895m (Via Stella Point 5756m)
• Stretch: 4.3 km ascent to Stella Point
• Stretch: 5km Barafu to Uhuru Peak Ascent.
• Hiking time: 6-7hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent
• Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert
• Shelter: Mweka Camp
Hikers wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. Hikers will 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. Hikers 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 5,895m, which is the highest point in Africa! After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment hikers descend to Barafu is amazingly fast and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment and we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.
• Rise (ft): Mweka camp 3,100m to Mweka Gate 1,640m
• Stretch: 10 km
• Hiking time: 4-5 hours
• Climatic habitat: Montane Forest
Half Board A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch hikers drive back to Moshi to your hotel and this will be end of the hiking Kilimanjaro 7 days via Machame route.
During the climb you will be staying in special camps!
During the climb you will be staying in special camps!
This 7 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Machame Route with a group which Africa Natural Tour it’s organize, Machame route nicknamed the “Whiskey” route because the route is popularized as somewhat difficult. On an overall comparison of the routes to scale Kilimanjaro, this is one of the best routes to take, both in terms of acclimatization and cost. The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to its popularity there are increased numbers of trekkers. Africa Natural Tours designed for you 7 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Machame route with other hikers. The hiking it’s from Machame Gate and approaches the summit from the southwest and descends using Mweka route. Great for acclimatization with lots of walk high, an optional scramble up Lava Tower, a climb up the Great Barranco wall, and a traverse underneath Kilimanjaro southern ice field.