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The Machame Route is one of the most popular and scenic paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This 7-day expedition offers an immersive and gradual ascent, maximizing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak while allowing you to experience diverse ecosystems and breathtaking vistas.
Day 1: Machame Gate (1,640m) to Machame Camp (2,835m)
Distance: approximately 11 kilometers.Time: 5-7 hours.Highlights: Register at Machame Gate, hike through lush rainforests, and reach Machame Camp for your first overnight stay.
Day 2: Machame Camp (2,835m) to Shira Camp (3,750m)
Distance: approximately 5 kilometers.Time: 4-6 hours.Highlights: Ascend through moorland and reach Shira Camp, which offers stunning views of Kilimanjaro's Western Breach.
Day 3: Shira Camp (3,750m) to Lava Tower (4,600m) and Descend to Barranco Camp (3,950m)
Distance: approximately 10 kilometers.Time: 6–8 hours.Highlights: Hike to Lava Tower for acclimatization; descend to Barranco Camp via the Barranco Wall.
Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Karanga Camp (4,035m)
Distance: approximately 5 kilometers.Time: 4-5 hours.Highlights: Cross the Karanga Valley and reach Karanga Camp for a shorter hiking day.
Day 5: Karanga Camp (4,035m) to Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Distance: approximately 4 kilometers.Time: 3–4 hours.Highlights: Ascend to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit push.
Day 6: Summit Day: Barafu Camp (4,640m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) to Mweka Camp (3,100m)
approximately 13 kilometers to the summit and 7 kilometers to Mweka Camp.Time: 12–16 hours to the summit and 5-7 hours to Mweka Camp. a challenging summit attempt, reaching Uhuru Peak, and descending to Mweka Camp.
Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,640m)
approximately 10 kilometers.3-5 hours.Highlights: Descend through lush rainforests, reach Mweka Gate, and complete your Kilimanjaro journey.
Day 1: Machame Gate (1,640m) to Machame Camp (2,835m)
Distance: approximately 11 kilometers.Time: 5-7 hours.Highlights: Register at Machame Gate, hike through lush rainforests, and reach Machame Camp for your first overnight stay.
Day 2: Machame Camp (2,835m) to Shira Camp (3,750m)
Distance: approximately 5 kilometers.Time: 4-6 hours.Highlights: Ascend through moorland and reach Shira Camp, which offers stunning views of Kilimanjaro's Western Breach.
Day 3: Shira Camp (3,750m) to Lava Tower (4,600m) and Descend to Barranco Camp (3,950m)
Distance: approximately 10 kilometers.Time: 6–8 hours.Highlights: Hike to Lava Tower for acclimatization; descend to Barranco Camp via the Barranco Wall.
Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Karanga Camp (4,035m)
Distance: approximately 5 kilometers.Time: 4-5 hours.Highlights: Cross the Karanga Valley and reach Karanga Camp for a shorter hiking day.
Day 5: Karanga Camp (4,035m) to Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Distance: approximately 4 kilometers.Time: 3–4 hours.Highlights: Ascend to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit push.
Day 6: Summit Day: Barafu Camp (4,640m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) to Mweka Camp (3,100m)
approximately 13 kilometers to the summit and 7 kilometers to Mweka Camp.Time: 12–16 hours to the summit and 5-7 hours to Mweka Camp. a challenging summit attempt, reaching Uhuru Peak, and descending to Mweka Camp.
Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,640m)
approximately 10 kilometers.3-5 hours.Highlights: Descend through lush rainforests, reach Mweka Gate, and complete your Kilimanjaro journey.
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