7-Day Budget Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route
$1,600
/Per Person
- 7 Days/ 6 Night
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Start: Arusha
- End: Arusha
Overview
Book a 7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb via Machame Route, from 2 people $1,600 per person. The second in popularity on Kilimanjaro, the Machame route boasts excellent acclimatization and great views. This route offers a wide variety of views and landscapes. The starting point of the route, Machame Gate leads you to the top of Kilimanjaro along the exciting footpath which starts at the tropical forest, then runs through all the climate zones, and finishes with the Arctic desert in the summit area.
Tour Features
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Budget camping
This is a budget camping tour. -
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 12 people per group. -
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
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Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour. -
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour. -
Minimum age of 18 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Getting There
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha
- We can book your international and Domestic flights
- Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha.
- Fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipmen
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Sleeping bag
Excluded
- Climbing gear
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Bath towels
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Day by Day
Your adventure begins at Machame Gate, where you complete registration and meet your guides and porters. The trek starts with a scenic hike through the lush rainforest, home to unique wildlife, towering trees, and vibrant mosses. The trail is relatively moderate, with occasional steep sections, and takes about 5-7 hours to reach Machame Camp, your first overnight stop.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: - Budget camping ( On Mount Kilimanjaro )
- Meals & Drinks: - All meals included + Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, the trail ascends steeply through the forest before transitioning into heath and moorland. You will trek across rocky ridges, with beautiful views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Peak in the distance. This day involves a 4-6 hour hike, with increasing altitude but a steady pace, allowing for acclimatization. You’ll spend the night at Shira Camp, enjoying stunning sunset views over Mount Meru.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: Budget camping ( On Mt Kilimanjaro )
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included + Non-alcoholic drinks
Today’s trek follows the climb-high, sleep-low strategy, crucial for acclimatization. You ascend gradually to Lava Tower (4,630m), a rocky outcrop where you take a lunch break and let your body adjust to the altitude. Afterward, you descend into the scenic Barranco Valley, passing through giant Senecio trees. The trek takes about 6-8 hours, and you will camp at Barranco Camp, surrounded by towering cliffs and glaciers.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: Budget camping On mt kilimanjaro
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included + Non-alcoholic drinks
Your day begins with an exciting climb up the Barranco Wall, a steep but manageable scramble that offers rewarding views. The trail then undulates through alpine desert terrain, with a few short ascents and descents before reaching Karanga Camp after 4-5 hours of trekking. This is a shorter day, allowing for rest and acclimatization before the final push to higher altitudes.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: Budget camping ( On Mt Kilimanjaro )
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included ( Non-alcoholic drinks )
The trek continues through barren, rocky landscapes, gradually ascending to Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit attempt. The hike takes about 4-5 hours, and upon arrival, you’ll have an early dinner and rest, preparing for the midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak. Expect a cold night, but the excitement of reaching the top keeps spirits high.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: Budget camping On mt kilimanjaro
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included + Non-alcoholic drinks
Your summit push begins around midnight, trekking in the dark with headlamps under a sky full of stars. The climb is steep and physically demanding, taking 6-8 hours to reach Stella Point (5,756m), where you witness an incredible sunrise. A final 1-hour push leads you to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa! After celebrating and capturing memories, you descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m) via Barafu, completing a 10-14 hour trekking day.
- Main Destination: Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)
- Accommodation: Budget camping On mt kilimanjaro
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included + Non-alcoholic drinks
You will wake up at 6:30am and enjoy a hot drink inside your tent. Breakfast will be served at 7:30am, after which you will begin your descent to Mweka Gate. Arrive at the gate for a hot lunch and a short ceremony to award certificates celebrating our success. Finally, transfer to Moshi or Airport.
- Main Destination: Moshi (Town)
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) + Non-alcoholic drinks
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