Adventure · Hiking

Kilimanjaro, Machame Route

A scenic, carefully paced route with strong acclimatisation and a supportive mountain crew from first step to summit night.

7 Days · From $2,190 · Rainforest · Shira · Barafu · Uhuru Peak

Journey highlights

• Seven-day acclimatisation profile
• Diverse mountain landscapes
• Experienced summit guides
• Ethical porter care

Practical planning

Best time

Matched to seasonal conditions and your priorities

Accommodation

Confirmed in the personalised proposal

Start and finish

Confirmed around your Tanzania travel plans

Travel style

High-altitude trek · Private or small group · Challenging

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1: Machame Gate to forest camp

   Walk beneath giant ferns and moss-draped trees to your first camp.

2. Day 2: Machame to Shira

   Climb onto the Shira Plateau as the forest gives way to open moorland.

3. Day 3: Lava Tower acclimatisation

   Climb high for adaptation, then descend to Barranco for the night.

4. Day 4: Barranco Wall to Karanga

   A rewarding scramble leads into broad alpine valleys.

5. Day 5: Karanga to Barafu

   A shorter day creates space to eat, hydrate and prepare for the summit.

6. Day 6: Uhuru Peak

   Climb under the stars, reach the roof of Africa and descend to lower camp.

7. Day 7: Mweka Gate

   Finish through rainforest and celebrate with your mountain team.

Important itinerary note

Wildlife movement, trail conditions, sea conditions and domestic schedules can change. Every itinerary is a flexible starting point; the confirmed proposal states the exact accommodation, transport, activities, inclusions and payment terms.

Contact Indigo's Arusha team for dates, availability and a personalised proposal.