Trekkers climbing through Kilimanjaro's rocky alpine landscape
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Kilimanjaro Machame Route

A popular seven-day climb across Kilimanjaro's rugged southern terrain, with dramatic alpine scenery and the Barranco Wall.

Duration7 Days DestinationsMount Kilimanjaro / Barranco Wall Starting priceFrom USD 2,450

Journey Overview

A closer look at this itinerary

The Machame route climbs through rainforest and moorland, traverses Kilimanjaro's southern circuit and uses varied elevation to support acclimatisation.

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Suggested Flow

Itinerary at a glance

  1. Days 1-2

    Machame forest to Shira

    Climb from the rainforest to open moorland and the Shira Plateau.

  2. Days 3-4

    Lava Tower and Barranco Wall

    Gain height toward Lava Tower, descend to Barranco and continue over the Barranco Wall.

  3. Days 5-7

    High camp, summit and descent

    Move to the summit camp, climb overnight toward Uhuru Peak and descend through Mweka.

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