Machame Route Kilimanjaro 7 Days Itinerary

Описание: The 7-day Machame Route itinerary for Kilimanjaro typically involves hiking from Machame Gate to Machame Camp (Day 1), then to Shira Camp 2 (Day 2), on to Lava Tower and Barranco Camp (Day 3), followed by Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (Day 4), and finally to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (Day 5). Summit day is on Day 6, starting from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and down to Mweka Camp, before descending from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate on Day 7 to complete the trek.


A Day-by-Day Breakdown

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
The route begins at Machame Gate (1,800 m / 5,905 ft), entering the rainforest zone.
You will ascend to Machame Camp (2,835 m / 9,300 ft), a journey of about 11 km (6.8 miles) and 5-7 hours.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2
Trek from the rainforest into the heather and moorland zone.
Reach Shira Camp 2 (3,850 m / 12,630 ft) after 4-6 hours and 9 km (5.6 miles).

Day 3: Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower & Barranco Camp
This day features significant altitude gain as you enter the Alpine Desert Zone.
You'll ascend to Lava Tower (4,600 m / 15,090 ft) and then descend to Barranco Camp (3,900 m / 12,795 ft). This is a crucial day for acclimatization, often referred to as "walk high, sleep low".

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
The day includes a scramble up the Barranco Wall, a thrilling highlight of the route.
You'll end the day at Karanga Camp (3,960 m / 12,992 ft).

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
A shorter day allows for better rest before summit night, hiking from Karanga Camp (3,960 m) to Barafu Camp (4,680 m / 15,354 ft).

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak & Mweka Camp
The summit attempt begins around midnight, ascending to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m / 19,341 ft).

After reaching the summit, you'll descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing the descent to Mweka Camp (3,100 m / 10,170 ft).

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Descend through the remaining rainforest to the Mweka Gate (1,640 m / 5,380 ft) to complete your trek.


Why 7 Days?

The 7-day version offers a more gradual acclimatization schedule, significantly improving your chances of reaching the summit compared to a 6-day option.

It allows for better preparation, especially for the demanding summit day that starts in the early hours of the morning.


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