10-DAY TRIP: CLIMBING
KILIMANJARO VIA THE POPULAR
7-DAY MACHAME ROUTE

From $2460 USD* / Park fees / 10 days

Overview

Daily Itinerary for a 10-Day Trip Climbing Kilimanjaro

Day 1 – Arrival in Kilimanjaro Region
10-Day Trip climbing Kilimanjaro when you Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be transferred to your lodge in Moshi or Arusha. Meet your guide and get a briefing on the climb.

Day 2–9 – Trekking Days
During your 10-Day Trip Climbing Kilimanjaro, you will move through different camps each day. The route is planned to allow time for proper acclimatization. Hike through rainforests, moorlands, and alpine deserts while enjoying the views and spotting local wildlife.

Day 10 – Summit and Descent
Reach Uhuru Peak early in the morning to see the sunrise. After taking photos, descend back through the alpine desert and moorlands to the base. Celebrate completing your 10-Day Trip Climbing Kilimanjaro with a dinner at your lodge.10-Day Trip climbing Kilimanjaro

10-Day Trip: Climbing Kilimanjaro via the Popular 7-Day Machame Route

10-Day Trip climbing Kilimanjaro is an incredible adventure for anyone wanting to reach Africa’s highest peak. This trip takes you through different landscapes, from tropical rainforests to alpine deserts, before reaching Uhuru Peak. On this 10-Day Trip Climbing Kilimanjaro, you will enjoy scenic views, challenging trails, and the satisfaction of reaching the summit safely

Some of the best options for a 10-Day Trip Climbing Kilimanjaro include the Machame, Lemosho, and Rongai routes. These paths allow gradual acclimatization and offer a higher chance of reaching the summit. Each route passes through unique landscapes such as forests, heath zones, and rocky summits

Fitness Requirements for the Machame Route

Climbing Kilimanjaro is a true challenge due to the altitude, rapid ascent, and varying temperatures. During an average climbing day, you’ll be hiking for six to seven hours. If you’re healthy and fit, it’s definitely within reach. To improve your chances of reaching the summit and to ensure an enjoyable trek, consider the following tips:

Take Your Time: Don’t rush the climb. Hiking at a steady pace will give your body the time it needs to acclimatize.
Get in Shape: Being in good physical condition will make the climb much easier. Hiking, especially multi-day hikes, is excellent training, along with running and aerobic exercises.
Add an Extra Day: It’s hard to predict who will experience altitude sickness, so adding an extra day to your climb gives your body more time to adjust to the altitude and reduces the risk of sickness. This extra time can greatly improve your chances of reaching the summit.

Trip Prices:

Low season (April 1st – May 19th)

2 People	4 People	6 People +
$2.883,00 USD*	$2.453,00 USD*	$2.460,00 USD*

Mid season (the rest of the year)

2 People	4 People	6 People +
$3.020,00 USD*	$2.576,00 USD*	$2.583,00 USD*

High season (July + August + 20 Dec + 10 Jan)

2 People	4 People	6 People +
$3.144,00 USD*	$2.682,00 USD*	$2.689,00 USD*

INCLUDED

Park fees

Pickup and transfer airport

Private cook speaking fluently English

Chairs and tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Portable toilet

Porters who carry your luggage

Private guide speaking fluently English

High quality tents (including dinner-tent)

Rescue fee (up to 11.483 feet above sea level by car)

EXCLUDED

International flights and visas

Accommodation on day of arrival and departure

Travel insurance

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your climb

When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport our Tanzania Specialist guide is there waiting for you. He then drops you off at your hotel, where you can relax from your flight.

Preparation for your climb: You meet your guide before the start of your climb, where he briefs you and offers advice on what to wear, what to pack, and other important tips to make your climb as comfortable as possible.

Day 2: Machame route (1/7) | Machame Gate (1,800 m/5,905 ft) - Machame Camp (2,835 m/9,301 ft)

Our guide picks you up from the hotel in the morning and takes you to Machame Gate, where your unforgettable Kili climb begins! As you ascend through the stunning landscapes, lush rainforests gradually transition into heather moorlands. After a five to six-hour hike, you reach the Machame Camp on the edge of the forest area with a heath zone. This is your first day at this altitude, so remember to drink plenty of water!

Day 3: Machame route (2/7) | Machame Camp (2,835 m/9,301 ft) - Shira Camp (3,839 m/12,595 ft)

This second day on the mountain starts with another nice climb that is a little steeper. You first pass to a small circular cliff known as the picnic rock where you are rewarded with stunning views of Kibo (a peak of Kilimanjaro) and Shira (one of the other volcanic peaks). From the picnic rock, you hike on to Shira Camp via a beautiful route to have lunch and rest. If you wish, you can take an acclimatisation walk towards the Lava Tower (to an altitude of 4,630 meters and a distance of 2 km).

Day 4: Machame route (3/7) | Shira Camp (3,839 m/12,595 ft) - Lava Tower (4,630 m/15,190 ft) - Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,959 ft)

From Shira Camp you trek to the beautiful Lava Tower for lunch. This part of the climb has many ascents and descents and offers beautiful views along the way. It is important to find your right pace, as this is a longer hike and you might feel a bit uncomfortable due to the increased altitude. After lunch, you descend to Barranco Camp at the foot of the imposing Barranco Wall, which is impressive in both its sheer size and steepness.

Day 5: Machame route (4/7) | Barranco Camp (3,950 m/12,959 ft) - Karanga Camp (4,040 m/13,254 ft)

After breakfast you depart from Barranco Camp to the Barranco Wall. For many people this is their favorite part of the climb. Once at the top of the Barranco Wall, you have a spectacular view to the Kibo Volcano and Mount Meru.

A more difficult hike starts later on to reach Karanga Camp. This route has many ascents and descents, so keep the right pace. You have lunch at the camp and after a rest you can take an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp.

Day 6: Machame route (5/7) | Karanga Camp (4,040 m/13,254 ft) - Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft)

Today you hike to Barafu Camp, the starting point for your ascent to Uhuru Peak - the top of Kilimanjaro! You arrive at the camp around lunch. Have a rest and after you regain your strength, take an acclimatization hike to Kosovo Summit Camp (4,870m) and back. Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and experience the thrill of high-altitude camping as you prepare for the final push to the summit around midnight.

Day 7 Machame route (6/7) | Barafu Camp (4,645 m/15,239 ft) - Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) - Millenium Camp (3,820 m/ 12,532 ft)

The big day has arrived! Around midnight, you start from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak. The climb leads over good trails and the most challenging part is the high altitude. Once you reach the summit, you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise, which is quite impressive at this height! After a short time at the top, where you celebrate your ultimate triumph, you descend slowly to the scenic Millennium Camp.

Day 8 Machame route (7/7) | Millenium Camp (3,820 m/12,532 ft) - Mweka Gate (1,640 m/5,380 ft) - Hotel

The Millennium Camp is located in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up today, you feel a sense of relief from the reduced altitude and satisfaction from reaching the summit the day before. After breakfast, you take an easy walk to Mweka Gate, the exit of Kilimanjaro National Park.

Your driver then brings you back to the hotel for a well-deserved rest. Unforgettable memories, breathtaking views, and a true sense of accomplishment await and will stay forever with you!

Day 9 - 10 Flight home from Kilimanjaro International Airport after the climb

Sadly, this is the end of your holiday and the time to go home has arrived. Enjoy your last hours in Tanzania before our driver comes to pick you up and takes you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. Still longing for more? It's also possible to add a few days of safari or a beach holiday to your Kilimanjaro adventure!