
The Machame route on Kilimanjaro
The Machame is a beautiful and popular Kilimanjaro route. The seven-day version of it also offers good acclimatisation. For these reasons, and more, we love taking clients up the Machame. Let's dive into more detail to help you decide if it's for you.
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The Machame route is for climbers who want a high chance of summiting, are up for a challenge, and don't mind a route that's slightly crowded.
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Climbing the Uhuru Peak was a worthwhile experience thanks to the unique combination of absolutely breathtaking nature, stunning views of varied scenery, excellent guides and spending seven days outdoors in a group of interesting young people from all over the world.

Machame route overview
6-day Machame route itinerary

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7-day Machame route overview

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7-day Machame route itinerary
The Machame route is great for acclimatisation because of its many 'climb high, sleep low' opportunities.

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp
Day 3: Shira Cave Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Part 1 | Shira Cave Camp to Lava Tower
Part 2 | Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Part 1 | Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak

Part 2 | Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
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