This 7-day Machame route is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro mountain as it has been scenically beautiful and varied the free-standing mountain in the world with 5895 meters and Seven summits of the world with 19,340 feet. This 7-day Machame route offers a wide variety of views, landscapes, and experiences. The 7-day Machame route is a popular route with paths through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira where climbers conquer Uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa.
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Elevation:1748m to 2850m
Distance: 11km
Climbing time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
We drive from Moshi or Arusha to the Machame Gate which is located on the southern side of Kilimanjaro. This drive takes approximately 1 to 2 hours. Starting at the Machame Gate we will be climbing to Machame Camp. This trek takes approximately 5-6 hours and is through the Tropical Rainforest zone
Elevation: 2850m to 3847m
Distance: 5km
Climbing time:5-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland zone
On this day we start in the Rainforest Zone at Machame Camp we leave the Rainforest Zone to head to our next campsite, Shira 2 Camp We are now entering the next ecological zone, the Heather Zone. Trees are scarcer and smaller plants.
Elevation: 3847m to 3983m
Distance: 10km
Climbing time:5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
During this day we start climbing to our next camp – Barranco Camp We hike towards the Lava Tower for lunch. After taking lunch, we begin to make our descent to Barranco Camp. The landscape becomes more desolate as the desert starts to take over. The views of the Great Breach Wall are amazing from this camp, probably better than anywhere else on the mountain.
Elevation:3983m to 3994m
Distance:6km
Climbing time:4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
We trek from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp, to get to Karanga Camp, we must cross over the Barranco Wall. This climb is not technical and you will have the guides to assist you. This trek takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete.
Elevation: 3994m to 4644m
Distance: 4km
Climbing time:4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
We climb from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp This trek takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete. Afterward, we will rest for the remainder of the day. We camp overnight at Barafu Camp. We will be going to sleep at about 7 pm, to wake up at 11 pm for our summit climb.
Elevation: 4644m to 5895m
Distance: 4km to 5km
Climbing time:6-7 hours
Habitat: Artic zone
On this day we will begin our summit trek to Uhuru Peak, we will wake up at 11:00 p.m., the night before to get prepared and start trekking around midnight. This trek takes approximately 7 hours to complete. We will be reaching the summit around sunrise. Congratulations on reaching the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. Spend a few minutes savoring your accomplishment and taking photos. We down to Mweka Camp in the Moorland Zone. This descent portion takes approximately 6-8 hours.
Elevation: 3110m to 1653m
Distance: 10km
Climbing time: 4-5 hours
After breakfast, we continued to climb down to Mweka Gate where we signed the Official Kilimanjaro National Park Register, had a cold drink, and were presented with our official Kilimanjaro Certificate by our Head Guide. This last descent to the gate should take approximately 3-4 hrs. After that, we will drive to Arusha or Moshi
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| Office In: | Tanzania |
| City: | Kilimanjaro |
| Since: | 2019 » (5) Years of Experience. |
| Size: | 20 - Employees |
Machame 7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
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My 7-day Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climbing tour with Kizza Adventures was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The professionalism and expertise of the guides and porters were outstanding, ensuring our safety and comfort throughout the journey. The scenic beauty along the Lemosho route was breathtaking, with diverse landscapes that kept us captivated every step of the way. The camp setups were well-organized, and the meals provided were delicious and nourishing after long days of trekking. The summit night was challenging but made achievable by the encouragement and support of the entire team. Overall, I highly recommend Kizza Adventures for anyone looking to conquer Kilimanjaro with a reliable and experienced team.