Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

7-Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route (physically challenge)

6 days
Start and end in Arusha
4.9
120 traveler reviews

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French
Group Size 2 - 50
Ages 7+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Machame Gate to Shira Camp

    Start point
    Arusha, Tanzania (Pick up, 07:00 - 08:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious, revitalizing meal at Machame Camp), Dinner (Delicious, revitalizing meal at Machame Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through lush rainforest on lower slopes of Kilimanjaro
    • Wildlife spotting - blue colobus monkeys and bird species
    Landmarks
    Machame Camp
    Kilimanjaro National Park
  2. Day 2

    Machame Camp to Shira Camp

    Meals
    Lunch (Hot lunch at Shira Camp), Dinner (Delicious dinner as sun sets over moorlands)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through moorlands with transition from rainforest
    • Views of Kibo Glacier
    Landmarks
    Shira Camp
    Kibo Glacier
  3. Day 3

    Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast before trek), Lunch (Hot lunch at Lava Tower), Dinner (Hearty dinner at Barranco Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Lava Tower (4,600 meters)
    • Acclimatization hike to Barranco Camp
    • Views from Lava Tower
    Landmarks
    Lava Tower
    Barranco Camp
  4. Day 4

    Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Nourishing early breakfast), Lunch (Well-deserved lunch in Karanga Valley), Dinner (Hearty dinner at Barafu Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Ascend Barranco Wall
    • Views of Heim Glacier
    • Trek through Karanga Valley
    Landmarks
    Barranco Wall
    Heim Glacier
    Karanga Valley
    Barafu Camp
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light, energizing meal just after midnight before summit attempt), Lunch (Well-deserved lunch and celebration at Barafu Camp after summit), Dinner (Delicious dinner at Mweka Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters)
    • Sunrise at Uhuru Peak
    • Descent to Barafu Camp
    • Descent to Mweka Camp
    Landmarks
    Stella Point
    Uhuru Peak
    Mweka Camp
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

    End point
    Arusha, Tanzania (Drop off at your recommended accommodation, 15:00 - 11:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final meal on the mountain - joyous occasion with fellow climbers and support team)

    Included Activities

    • Final celebration meal on the mountain
    • Descent to Mweka Gate
    • Group photos and farewell
    Landmarks
    Mweka Gate
    Moshi
    Arusha

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Optional Extras

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services
Rating
4.9(120 reviews)
Response time
less than 1 hour
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by African Polecat Safaris

  • Karen
    April 9th, 2026
    This was a dream safari come true! From the warm welcome at pickup to the heartfelt goodbye, every detail was...
    Show more
  • Chris
    April 9th, 2026
    We had a really positive experience overall. Pickup was on time and communication was clear from the start. Our guide...
    Show more
  • Arthur
    April 8th, 2026
    African Polecat Safaris delivered an exceptional safari experience. Everything was smoothly arranged, and we truly...
    Show more
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at African Polecat Safaris with your enquiry, they usually respond in less than 2 hours.

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 167817

  • Currency
    Sh
    Tanzanian Shilling
    Tanzania
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Tanzania
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with African Polecat Safaris. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and African Polecat Safaris will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "African Polecat Safaris" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec