Kilimanjaro 7-Day Machame Route Climbing
by ZAFS Tours
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This is a 7-day hiking climb of Mount Kilimanjaro following the Machame Route, starting near Moshi, Tanzania. The trek lasts about seven days and includes daily health checks to monitor climbers' conditions. Qualified guides with at least eight years of experience and Wilderness First Responder certification lead the climb. They provide information about the mountain’s environment and assist climbers to reach the summit safely. The climb is supported by a mountain crew including guides, chefs, waiters, and porters. All necessary camping equipment is provided such as private tents for climbers, dining tents, crew tents, tables, chairs, mattresses, and utensils. Meals during the trek include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea and coffee. Emergency oxygen cylinders are available on the route as a safety measure. Private transportation is included to and from the trek start point. Pre- and post-hike accommodation in Moshi is not included but can be arranged on request. The guides have extensive experience, having completed the climb over 100 times, offering informed support throughout the trek.
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Itinerary
Machame 7 days has a great success rate and is really attractive the Machame route is undoubtedly the busiest on the mountain. Over 7 days, you have a fantastic journey and a great chance of summiting successfully. The climb begins at Machame Gate, at an altitude of 1800 metres, with an approach to the south west of the mountain. It passes through majestic rainforest on the first day, before continuing up the mountain to reach Shira Camp, where the Lemosho route joins from the west. From here you traverse the southern side of the mountain to Barranco via Lava Tower, and climb the Great Barranco Wall on your way to Barafu Camp. After reaching the summit, you will descend by the Mweka trail, rather than retracing your steps along the ascent route. The Machame route is nicknamed the ‘Whiskey Route’ as it is considered more difficult than the ‘Coca Cola Route’, the nickname for the Marangu route. In reality, it is not more technically difficult, but is longer and in places steeper. The longer distance and the opportunity to ‘walk high, sleep low’ offer much better acclimatisation and as a result a very high success rate.
10080 min
Meeting point
Once you are a the NMB Bank in town, take a right turn and head towards the local market or Kibo palace hotel. As you walk by, after 200 meters you will see the Leopard hotel on your left-hand side. That is our pickup point.
End point
Once you are a the NMB Bank in town, take a right turn and head towards the local market or Kibo palace hotel. As you walk by, after 200 meters you will see the Leopard hotel on your left-hand side. That is our pickup point.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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