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Kilimanjaro trekking
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Duration - 7 days, 5 hours, 30 minutes
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Guide optionsEnglish, French, German, Chinese - Mandarin
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Kilimanjaro Trekking - Experience the adventure of a lifetime as you climb Africa’s highest peak with professional guides. Discover breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the thrill of reaching Uhuru Peak, all while enjoying safe, well-organized expeditions for the best memories.
Highlights
- Conquer Africa’s highest peak with expert guides.
- Experience the scenic Machame Route with diverse landscapes.
- Enjoy safe, well-organized expeditions with full support crew.
- Trek through rainforest, alpine desert, and glaciers.
- Witness breathtaking sunrise from Uhuru Peak (5,895m).
- All-inclusive package: park fees, meals, camping gear, and transfers.
Description
Kilimanjaro trekking
Full Tour Description - Kilimanjaro Trekking (Machame Route, 7 Days)
Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak at 5,895m. Our 7-Day Machame Route trek is carefully designed to maximize acclimatization, safety, and enjoyment. Known as the “Whiskey Route,” Machame offers stunning scenery, diverse ecosystems, and a rewarding challenge for trekkers with good fitness levels.
From lush rainforest trails to alpine deserts and the breathtaking glaciers near Uhuru Peak, every day brings new landscapes and experiences. Our professional guides and support team ensure you are well-prepared, comfortable, and motivated throughout the journey. Accommodation is in quality mountain tents, with nutritious meals prepared by our experienced cooks.
The adventure begins with a pre-trek briefing in Moshi, where we review gear, safety, and expectations. Over the following days, you’ll trek through iconic points such as Shira Plateau, Barranco Wall, and Barafu Camp before making your final push to the summit. Standing at the Roof of Africa as the sun rises is a life-changing moment you’ll never forget.
This tour includes:
• Professional, licensed mountain guides and crew
• All park fees and permits
• Meals and drinking water during the trek
• Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats)
• Airport transfers and hotel accommodation in Moshi (2-nights before and after Trekking)
We prioritize safety, environmental responsibility, and client satisfaction. Whether you’re an experienced trekker or taking on your first high-altitude climb, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Professional, experienced mountain guides
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Sleeping Mattress
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Rescue fees (part of park fees)
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries, and park fees
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- Exclusions:
- Tips and gratuities
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tanzania Visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses (e.g., laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- International and domestic flights
- Liquors, beers, and bottled beverages
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Machame Gate - Mount Kilimanjaro
- Machame Camp
- Shira Camp Two
- Lava Tower Camp
- Barranco Wall
- Karanga Camp
- Barafu Camp
- Uhuru Peak
- Millenium Camp
- Mweka gate
7-Day Machame Route Itinerary
Day 0: Pre-trek Briefing
If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.
Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment that is needed.
Day 1: Hotel to Machame Camp
The drive from Moshi to Machame Gate takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame, situated on the lower slopes of the mountain.
We depart the park gate and walk through the rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue for a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rainforest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep, rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.
Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the Southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction, which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 4km/2mi
Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.
From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!
From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Makabila Adventures vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (around 60 minutes).
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast
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Kilimanjaro trekking duration is 7 days, 5 hours, 30 minutes.
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