7-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route Hike with Uhuru Peak Summit

7 Days Round trip from Moshi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike the Machame Route, one of Kilimanjaro's most varied and rewarding trails
02 Trek from lush rainforest into moorland with wide-open views as you climb higher
03 Acclimatize via Lava Tower at about 4,630 m using the "climb high, sleep low" strategy
04 Conquer the famous Barranco Wall on the way to higher camps
05 Reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m before descending to Mweka Camp

Take on Mount Kilimanjaro via the classic 7-day Machame Route, a scenic trek that moves from lush rainforest to open moorlands and dramatic alpine terrain before the final push to the summit. This itinerary is designed around strong acclimatization with the "climb high, sleep low" approach, helping you build confidence and comfort as you gain altitude. Over seven days, you'll trek between Machame, Shira, Barranco, Karanga, Barafu, and Mweka camps, tackle the famous Barranco Wall, and make your summit ascent to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Drive from Moshi/Arusha to the park gate.
Hike through the rainforest to Machame Camp (≈ 5-7 hrs).
Accommodation: Machame Camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Day 02

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Hike: a steep climb up from the rainforest into moorland with wide views - a shorter but demanding day.
Accommodation: Shira Camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Day 03

Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Hike: "Climb high, sleep low" as you ascend to Lava Tower (~4,630 m) and then descend to Barranco Camp (≈ 6-8 hrs).
Accommodation: Barranco Camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Day 04

Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp

Hike: conquer the famous Barranco Wall, then continue hiking up to Karanga Camp.
Accommodation: Karanga Camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Day 05

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Hike: Karanga Camp (4,040m) to Barafu Camp (4,673m) - 4 km, 3 to 4 hours.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Day 06

Summit Day to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Mweka Camp

Hike: Barafu Camp (4,673m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) and down to Mweka Camp (3,100m) - 5 km ascent, 7 to 8 hours up.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp.
Meal Plan: Full Board.