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KILIMANJARO MACHAME ROUTE MAP

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Kilimanjaro Machame route map, with campsite and landmark locations. Plan your summit with a clear view of the Machame Route from start to finish. Our Kilimanjaro Machame route interactive map will show daily stages, elevation changes, and key landmarks.

Whether your planning to hike up the mountain or just explore. Our interactive map will give you a better idea of what to expect! Toggle over campsites and key land marks to see more details.

Machame route interactive map

Tap or hover over campsites and key land marks Machame route interactive map to see more details.

Kilimanjaro Machame route map

Kilimanjaro Machame route map features

Our Kilimanjaro Machame route map shows a clear trail from start to finish. 

Elevation zones

  • Montane Forest (1,800m to 2,800 m): humid, muddy; trekking poles useful.
  • Heather & Moorland (2,800m to 3,900 m): open slopes, large views, cooler.
  • Alpine Desert (3,900m to 5,000m): dry, windy, strong sun exposure.
  • Arctic/Summit (5,000m –5,895m): very cold, thin air, slow steady pace

Key highlights & hazards

  • Baranco Wall: A steep but non-technical scramble; follow guide instructions, maintain three points of contact.
  • Lava Tower (4,600 m): Strategic acclimatization high point on Day 3.
  • Summit night: Sub-zero temps and wind; layer well, keep eating/drinking even if appetite dips.
  • Descent via Mweka: Knees take a beating, hiking poles and books with good grip, help on the forest mud.

Machame route map

For a more detailed view of the Machame route, kindly click on the provided route map for an enlarged version.

Kilimanjaro Machame route map

Quick facts

The total distance hiked on the Machame route is between 62 to 65km or 38 to 40 miles.

Uhuru peak at 5 895m / 19341ft is the highest point reached on the Machame route.

The Machame route start at the Machame gate 1 800m and end at the Mweka gate 1 640m

The minimum duration allowed on the Machame route is 6 days. However we strongly recommend 7 days.

Join a group hike!

Join a scheduled 7 day Machame route group hike from only 

US $ 2210 per person sharing!

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Book a private hike!

Reserve a private 7 day Machame route hike from only 

US $ 2 348 per person sharing!

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Summarized 7 day itinerary

Distance 11 km | 1,800 m to 2,835 m – Montane forest. Steady climb on an often muddy trail.

Distance 5 km | 2,835 m to 3,750 m – Heather & moorland. First day above cloud and vast views on the Shira Plateau.

Distance 10 km | 3,750m up to 4,600 m, down to 3,960 m. Key acclimatization day , “climb high, sleep low”.

Distance 6 km | 3,960 m to 4,035 m | Ascence the Baranco Wall, then hike through several valleys.

Distance 4 km | 4,035 m to 4,673 m | Short, purposeful push to base camp. Early dinner and rest.

Distance 5 km up and 9 km down | 4,673 m to 5,895 m (summit) to 3,100 m | Start around midnight; reach the crater rim (Stella Point 5,756 m) near sunrise; descend via Barafu to Mweka Camp.

Distance 10 km | 3,100 m to 1,640 m | Long descent through forest; collect certificates at the gate.