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Machame route on Mount Kilimanjaro

AFCON 2027 Group Climb · 7-day route

Machame Route During AFCON 2027

A varied southern approach with rainforest, the Shira Plateau, the Lava Tower acclimatization day and the Barranco Wall.

$2,795per person · proposed 2027 season price
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The climbing component

AFCON 2027 Group Climb

A shared, scheduled mountain departure. Departure dates and whether a departure is confirmed are provided by the booking team; no group capacity or availability is implied here.

This package is for travelers visiting East Africa during AFCON 2027. It covers the Kilimanjaro climb only; it does not promise match access or a particular fixture, venue, or date.

Route duration
7 mountain days
Trailhead
Machame Gate (1,800 m)
Finish
Moshi, Tanzania
Mountain accommodation
Tented mountain camps
Summit
Uhuru Peak · 5,895 m
Deposit
Details confirmed at booking

Group and private · multiple durations

Choose your Machame climb length

Compare each supported duration and open its day-by-day itinerary. Day 0 arrival in Moshi is additional.

Prices for durations other than the listed AFCON launch itinerary are proposed estimates adjusted from Kili Summit Expedition’s existing route price differences. These additional duration prices and itineraries require owner confirmation before sale. Government fees, taxes, permits and mandatory charges may also change before 2027.

Every supported duration

Machame day-by-day itineraries

Open a duration to see the mountain-stage sequence published in the project’s route/package information. Do not treat itinerary length as a summit guarantee.

6-day Machame$2,545 per person

Arrival is shown as Day 0 and is additional to the 6 mountain days. Walking distances and hiking times are not added where they are not listed in the verified route itinerary.

  1. 0

    Arrival in Tanzania

    JRO to Moshi; arrival, transfer arrangements and hotel check-in

    Airport transfer and Moshi hotel arrangements are confirmed against your booking; these services are not assumed included.
  2. 1

    Day 1

    Machame Gate to Machame Camp

  3. 2

    Day 2

    Machame Camp to Shira Camp

  4. 3

    Day 3

    Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

  5. 4

    Day 4

    Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp via Karanga

  6. 5

    Day 5

    Summit Push to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp

  7. 6

    Day 6

    Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Request this 6-day climb
7-day Machame$2,795 per person

Arrival is shown as Day 0 and is additional to the 7 mountain days. Walking distances and hiking times are not added where they are not listed in the verified route itinerary.

  1. 0

    Arrival in Tanzania

    JRO to Moshi; arrival, transfer arrangements and hotel check-in

    Airport transfer and Moshi hotel arrangements are confirmed against your booking; these services are not assumed included.
  2. 1

    Day 1

    Machame Gate to Machame Camp

  3. 2

    Day 2

    Machame Camp to Shira Camp

  4. 3

    Day 3

    Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

  5. 4

    Day 4

    Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

  6. 5

    Day 5

    Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

  7. 6

    Day 6

    Summit Push to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp

  8. 7

    Day 7

    Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Request this 7-day climb
8-day Machame$3,045 per person

Arrival is shown as Day 0 and is additional to the 8 mountain days. Walking distances and hiking times are not added where they are not listed in the verified route itinerary.

  1. 0

    Arrival in Tanzania

    JRO to Moshi; arrival, transfer arrangements and hotel check-in

    Airport transfer and Moshi hotel arrangements are confirmed against your booking; these services are not assumed included.
  2. 1

    Day 1

    Machame Gate to Machame Camp

  3. 2

    Day 2

    Machame Camp to Shira Camp

  4. 3

    Day 3

    Acclimatization Day at Shira Camp

  5. 4

    Day 4

    Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

  6. 5

    Day 5

    Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

  7. 6

    Day 6

    Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

  8. 7

    Day 7

    Summit Push to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp

  9. 8

    Day 8

    Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Request this 8-day climb

Before departure

Moshi briefing and equipment check

Plan to arrive in Moshi ahead of your mountain departure. The pre-climb briefing covers the route plan and practical preparations; the equipment inspection checks the personal gear you bring or arrange to rent.

Read the Kilimanjaro Airport guide and Moshi town guide. Any hotel night and airport transfer is confirmed in your itinerary and invoice.

What the climbing price covers

  • Applicable Kilimanjaro National Park fees and permits.
  • Professional mountain guides and porters.
  • Mountain meals.
  • Camping equipment for the route’s designated camps.
  • Any additional mandatory charges listed on the confirmed invoice.

Exact inclusions, transfers and any Moshi hotel nights are itemized before payment.

Proposed retail launch price · 7-day base itinerary

$2,795 per person

2027 AFCON Season Pricing: Prices are based on current operating and park-fee assumptions. Government park fees, taxes, permits and mandatory charges may change before the 2027 season. Final confirmed pricing is subject to the applicable 2027 fee schedule and the final booking invoice.

Prices for durations other than the listed AFCON launch itinerary are proposed estimates adjusted from Kili Summit Expedition’s existing route price differences. These additional duration prices and itineraries require owner confirmation before sale. Government fees, taxes, permits and mandatory charges may also change before 2027.

Deposit details confirmed at booking. International flights, visa fees, travel and medical insurance, personal trekking gear, tips, personal expenses, alcohol, extra nights and AFCON match tickets are excluded unless a confirmed booking explicitly says otherwise. No non-climbing event services are included.

AFCON planning notice

AFCON 2027 is scheduled for 19 June–17 July 2027. Tournament fixtures, host venues and official ticketing arrangements are subject to confirmation by CAF. These packages cover the Kilimanjaro climbing component only; AFCON match tickets are not included unless explicitly stated in a confirmed booking.

Safety and preparation

Prepare for a high-altitude trek

Kilimanjaro is a strenuous high-altitude trek. A route choice or booking does not guarantee a summit. Follow guide instructions, report symptoms promptly and accept a guide’s decision to change or end an ascent when safety requires it.

Package questions

Machame group climb FAQs

How much is the Machame group climb?

The proposed 2027 AFCON season launch price is $2,795 per person. Final pricing depends on the applicable 2027 government fee schedule and is confirmed on the booking invoice.

Are AFCON match tickets included?

No. AFCON match tickets are not included unless explicitly stated in a confirmed booking. Tournament fixtures and host venues are subject to confirmation by CAF.

What is included in the climbing package?

The climbing component includes applicable park fees and permits, professional mountain guides and porters, and mountain meals. Camping equipment is used on camping routes; Marangu uses mountain huts. The final invoice confirms the exact included services.

Are airport transfers and Moshi hotel nights included?

Airport transfers can be arranged and Moshi hotel nights may be part of a confirmed itinerary. Confirm the exact arrangements and charges before booking; they are not assumed included in the displayed price.

Is a summit guaranteed?

No. Summit success is never guaranteed. Guides make safety decisions based on the climber’s condition and mountain conditions.

What deposit is required?

Deposit details confirmed at booking.

Request a confirmed itinerary

Plan your Machame climb

Share your preferred start date, number of travelers, nationality and any known AFCON match date in our booking request. The team will confirm the itinerary, services and final price.