7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing – Machame Route

TREKKING IN PARADISE: FROM MACHAME GATE TO MWEKA GATE ON MOUNT KILIMANJARO

Embark on an extraordinary trekking adventure with Twinkle Star Tours and conquer the magnificent peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our meticulously crafted tour package includes everything you need for a memorable experience. From convenient transportation to and from Arusha/Moshi to expert guidance from our professional mountain guides and porters, we have you covered. Enjoy comfortable accommodation in mountain huts or tents, relish delicious meals throughout the journey, and have all park entrance fees and taxes taken care of. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Machame Gate, Shira Camp, Barranco Camp, Karanga Valley, Barafu Camp, Uhuru Peak, and Mweka Gate. Join us and create lifelong memories on this epic Kilimanjaro trek.

TOUR INCLUDES

Return transport from Arusha/Moshi to Mount Kilimanjaro
Use of our professional Mountain Guides/potters
Accommodation in Mountain Huts/tents where applicable
Three meals a day while on the mountain
All park entrance fees and Taxes

TOUR EXCLUDES

All your climbing gears
Personal insurance
Personal spending money
Tips for guide, porter, and cook.

DAY 1: PICK UP ARUSHA / TRANSFER MACHAME GATE

We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 0800 and drive to the Machame Gate. After registration and clearances, begin your trek through a spectacular forest area, reaching Machame Camp after 6 or 7 hours. There you will have dinner and overnight (2,700M- 8,856 Ft).

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

DAY 2: CLIMB SHIRA CAMP

After a short descent, you will begin your trek towards Shira Cathedral. Continuing on, you will pass by a superb bivi cave, just before arriving at Shira Camp, at 3,700 M (about 12,025 Ft), where you will have dinner and overnight. Today’s climb is about 5-6 hours. Start about 8:30 and trek until about 1:30.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

DAY 3: CLIMB BARRANCO CAMP

Trek from Shira camp to Baranco Camp via Lava Tower. Starting from 8 Am until 1:30 PM. You will have dinner and overnight at Baranco Camp. During the day you will climb to 4,200 M (13,650 Ft), then descend to 3,950 M (about 11,850 Ft) at Baranco Camp for overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

DAY 4: CLIMB KARANGA VALLEY

Trek from Baranco Camp starting at about 8:30 AM to Karanga Valley, 4,100 M (about 13,325 Ft.). You will arrive at about 11:30 AM.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

DAY 5: CLIMB BARAFU CAMP

Beginning about 8:30 AM, trek to Barafu camp, 4,550 M (about 14,788 Ft), arriving at about 12:30 PM., where you will remain until your final ascent to the top.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

DAY 6: CLIMB UHURU PEAK

Shortly after midnight, arise and begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will then begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak, 5,896 M (about 19,620 Ft) about 12:30 AM, and arrive at the summit at sunrise, about 7 AM. You will descend to Mweka Camp 3,100 M (9,300 Ft).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner

DAY 7: DOWN MWEKA GATE

After completing your descent to Mweka Gate, arriving by about noon. You will receive your Summit Certificate and transfer back to your hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, and Lunch

TAILOR MAKE YOUR SAFARI TOUR PACKAGE

A tailormade tour with Twinkle Star Tours will put you in control of what you would like to do and experience in your safari to Africa. The above is just an indication of what an itinerary can be like.

Choose from an extensive list of safari accommodations to suit your needs, budget and style. Add on additional safari activities or choose from our range of day tours to make the perfect bespoke safari package tour.

Twinkle Star Tours take pride in making sure that your safari package is completely customisable. Receive a full breakdown itinerary via email containing everything in once place making your African journey smooth and easy.

To discuss any of our safari tours and packages or discuss any amendments you would like to make speak to our expert team who will be able to help make your safari dream a reality.

OUR REVIEWS

Heather B

22 June 2024

Birthday in Africa! Daniel made the entire trip AWESOME! He exemplified the people of Kenya: kind hearted, hard working and caring! He educated us at every sighting and made sure we saw everything we should see. I would highly recommend! Daniel’s commitment to my and my husband’s happiness and “getting us the perfect picture”, was priceless! Thank you Daniel!!!!!!!

Heather B

22 June 2024

60th birthday bucket list extravaganza!! An amazing journey that we will never forget! Our guide, Daniel made sure of that! He exemplified the people of Kenya, caring, kind hearted, hard working and true! He educated us at each animal sighting and made us feel safe and welcome!! He went out of his way to make our vacation FABULOUS!! Thank you Daniel!

travelling

20 May 2024

At day at Nairobi National Museum An excellent tour. The guide was well informed and attempted to address all our questions. The exhibit was well designed and informative

Tigerwala

15 March 2024

Excellent introduction to Kenyan safaris Enjoyed an exceptional customized tour of Amboseli NP with Twinkle Star tours. The owner, James, is a master of customer service. He responded promptly to my questions, checked in on me during my trip, and even personally delivered some Kenyan coffee to me at my hotel since I didn't have time to get it myself. Amboseli NP was excellent! I had some incredible wildlife sightings including elephant/lion interactions, my first cheetah, and incredible bird life. I also spent a couple of hours visiting a village of the amboseli masai, which was really interesting. My driver Daniel spoke english very well and was able to position the vehicle in just the right way to help me get some great shots of the wildlife. Great tour overall. Very pleased with my experience.

Fabpk2024

8 March 2024

nice experience March is the good season for the visit, 3 days would have been more pleasant. the lodge was good (wood fire, super clean room, opposite a water point with elephants, hypopos, buffaloes etc. evening and morning => guaranteed amazement). Mosquito repellent cream in the evening. My driver was Daniel (effective) I recommend

Sandeep

5 March 2024

Professional and friendly service My experience with the service and Omollo, the guide was very delightful. I recommend this service if you had very little time and wanted to make use of it to learn Kenya's history and culture.

Scenic50063297567

26 February 2024

完美难忘的10天Safari之� 很开心在多家对比后选择了Twinkle star，詹姆斯为我们安排了非常棒的10天safari之� ，也按� �我们的要求定好了� �店。表扬一下我们的司机Robbert，他是一位非常好的司机，专业向导，在保证我们安� �的前提下，不去打扰动物，尊重爱护着每一个动物，我觉得这是现在很多� 行社向导所没有的优点，我要为Robbert点赞。感觉时间过的非常快，意犹未尽，现在非常期� 下次非洲之行！

Genevieve

10 February 2024

Amazing week long luxury safari We had the most amazing custom experience with James and Twinkle Stars. We were taken care of from start to finish by experienced and friendly guides. We opted to combine Kenya and Tanzania but in hindsight would pick one or the other so as not to have to do so much travel. The Masai Mara is spectacular in January and we could have easily spent a week there.

Fredsasking

26 November 2023

Very pleased Toured with Twinkle Star during October 2023. 6 days, three hotels, one driver/guide. Each hotel was very different as were the sites. Accommodation ranged from very good to the nicest hotel ever. George knows the parks and the animals. He knows where they are and where they are going. I would use Twinkle Star/James again and would ask for George as my guide.

Malte W

20 November 2023

Nice tour! Booked a last minute tour for Nairobi. The guide was very friendly and the tour overall nice. Would recommend!