The 7-day Rongai Route is a quieter way to climb Mount Kilimanjaro from the north. It features diverse landscapes and culminates in a sunrise at Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. Ideal for adventure and acclimatization, it offers unforgettable views.
Kilimanjaro climb on Machame Route is a premium trek designed for 6, 7 or 8 days. Climbing through different climate zones, it starts on heaths and winds further across alpine meadows to ascend to the arctic zone near Uhuru Peak.
The descent, in turn, passes through the rainforest. All this makes this route the most scenic in Kilimanjaro. Machame Route offers the smoothest acclimatization and the highest success rates of 85%, 90% and 95% for 6, 7 and 8-day programs, respectively.
A guide and mountain support crew will arrive in the morning for a briefing before you travel to Kilimanjaro National Park at Machame Gate (1,800 m). After securing climbing permits, the group will begin trekking to Machame Camp (3,010 m).
The route goes through the rainforest, where tropical showers are likely. Bring spare clothes and raincoats. On your first day at this altitude, follow these tips:
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- Drink over 4 litres of water daily, sipping frequently.
- Consider taking Diamox to reduce symptoms of altitude sickness.
Consult your doctor before the trip for any allergies. You may experience discomfort due to high altitude, including headaches. Pay attention to your body and inform your guide if you have symptoms of altitude sickness.
After breakfast, you will start trekking up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp (3,845
m). On this day, you will emerge from the rainforest and for the first time be able to see stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you. Physically speaking, the trekking is not very difficult, but you may feel the changes in altitude, so pay attention to your body and remember that choosing the proper pace is extremely important for good trekking. When you reach the camp, you will have lunch and some rest, after which the group will go on an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp with a 300-meter gain in altitude. Back down at Shira Camp you will be served a hot dinner
Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed
up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help
increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences
of altitude sickness
Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed
up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously.
They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness
After breakfast, you will leave Shira Camp (3,845 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1-2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be.
Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry: it features a very simple hiking trail. Note: If one or more participants feel sick, the group may refrain from passing the Lava Tower and adjust the route, following instead the road for porters. In this case you will not reach an altitude of 4,630 meters, getting up only to a maximum of 4,400 meters.
Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb, you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.
Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch.
After a couple of hours you will have to complete ascend to Barafu Camp (4,640 m) where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting
Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru
Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is
the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor
your physical and mental conditions.
After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).
Note: Do not forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails
The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the
reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you
will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m).
After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the Center to enjoy a shower, dinner and celebrations with a Kilimanjaro beer!
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