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7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route ( Kilimanjaro Trek Tours )

7 days
Start and end in Arusha
5.0
5 traveler reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 7
Ages 16+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arusha to Machame

    Meals
    Breakfast (Early breakfast at your hotel), Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (Hot dinner at camp)

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Machame Gate through rainforest to Machame Camp (approximately 18 kilometers, 7 hours)
    • National Park registration at Machame Gate
    • Wildlife viewing including Colobus monkeys

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase mineral water at Machame Village
    Landmarks
    Machame Gate
    Machame Camp
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  2. Day 2

    Machame Camp to Shira Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Early morning breakfast), Snack (Evening snacks), Dinner (Dinner prepared by chef)

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Machame Camp through heathland and moorland to Shira Camp (approximately 9 kilometers, 6 hours)
    Landmarks
    Shira Plateau
    Western Breach
    Shira Camp
  3. Day 3

    Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Early morning breakfast), Lunch (Packed lunch at the Lava Tower), Dinner (Dinner with sunset view)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through semi-desert landscape to Lava Tower (approximately 5 hours, reaching 4630m)
    • Descent from Lava Tower to Barranco Camp (approximately 2 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb the Lava Tower (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Lava Tower
    Great Barranco Wall
    Barranco Camp
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  4. Day 4

    Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Early morning breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Climb the Great Barranco Wall (Class 2 hike)
    • Hike through Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp (approximately 5 kilometers, 4-5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Great Barranco Wall
    Heim Glacier
    Karanga Valley
    Karanga Camp
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  5. Day 5

    Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast), Dinner (Early dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Karanga Camp to Barafu Hut and Barafu Camp (approximately 4 kilometers, 2-3 hours)
    Landmarks
    Barafu Hut
    Barafu Camp
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  6. Day 6

    Summit Descent to Mweka Gate

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast), Lunch (Lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Descent through rainforest from summit to Mweka Gate (2-3 hours)
    Landmarks
    Mweka Gate
    Meru View Lodge
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  7. Day 7

    Mweka Gate to Arusha

    End point
    Arusha, Tanzania (Hotels)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Well-deserved breakfast), Lunch (Hot lunch in Mweka village)

    Included Activities

    • Mountain staff celebration ceremony
    • Descent to Mweka Gate and certificate of completion
    • Descent through Mweka village (approximately 15 kilometers, 3 hours total descent)
    Landmarks
    Stella Point
    Uhuru Peak
    Mweka Gate
    Mweka Village
    Arusha
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  • 7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route ( Kilimanjaro Trek Tours ) reviewer 1
    February 24th, 2023
    5.0
    I was sure that my adventure was in good hands. He knew how to help me choose clothes, medicines and food with...
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    Traveled in September 2022
    Reply from: Serengeti African Tours
    We are very thankful for your appreciation on our team, facilities, service and everything else you have enjoyed during your trip to Tanzania. Again, thank you so much for booking with us and we hope to see you again in Tanzania and we will be happy to organize an unforgettable trek.
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  • 7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route ( Kilimanjaro Trek Tours ) reviewer 2
    February 19th, 2023
    5.0
    Incredible Experience ! Tremendous and Incredible experience! Our guide was a gem & knowledgeable about both...
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    Traveled in February 2023
    Reply from: Serengeti African Tours
    Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our services! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that we were able to meet your expectations. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and your feedback motivates us to continue delivering exceptional experiences. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
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  • 7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route ( Kilimanjaro Trek Tours ) reviewer 3
    February 15th, 2023
    5.0
    AN AMAIZING EXPERIENCE We had a team of 7 successfully summit Kilimanjaro via the Machame route. Our trip was truly...
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    Traveled in February 2023
    Reply from: Serengeti African Tours
    We are very thankful for your appreciation comment thank you so much for booking with us and we hope to see you again in Tanzania and we will be happy to organize an unforgettable safari.
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  • 7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route ( Kilimanjaro Trek Tours ) reviewer 4
    December 28th, 2022
    5.0
    Gasto is wonderful, caring, funny, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. A combination of the tour guides, porters,...
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    Traveled in December 2022
    Reply from: Serengeti African Tours
    Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled that everything from the activities to the hospitality exceeded your expectations. Our team takes great pride in creating unforgettable adventures, and it means the world to us that you enjoyed every moment. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more!
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  • 7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route ( Kilimanjaro Trek Tours ) reviewer 5
    November 24th, 2022
    5.0
    Lucas and Serengeti African Tours were a fantastic company to climb the Kilimanjaro Lucas and Serengeti African...
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    Traveled in November 2022
    Reply from: Serengeti African Tours
    Appreciate for the positive review
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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
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    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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