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Tanzania · Trekking
The journey
Ascend Mount Kilimanjaro through the Machame Route, the most spectacular and popular trail on the mountain. This ascent offers limited shelter, so adequate camping equipment is essential. Experience the incomparable natural beauty of Kilimanjaro on this 8-day trek, with changing landscapes from forest and savannah to alpine desert, culminating at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
Enjoy the wonderful sunrise view and see Mawenzi Mountain, Usambaa Mountain, and Mount Meru.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
After arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, transfer to the hotel.
Receive a briefing from the head guide about the climb, camping equipment, and the local team.
Overnight at the hotel with full board accommodation.
After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate.
After getting the entrance permit and meeting the team - guides, cook, and porters - weigh the luggage and start trekking for 5-5.5 hours to Machame Camp. The route passes through forest until near the camp.
If the weather is clear, enjoy wonderful views of the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Overnight at the camp in a tent with full board.
After breakfast, proceed to Shira Camp. The zone is savannah and steep in some parts.
If the weather is clear, enjoy wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, and Mawenzi Mountain. The walk takes 4-4.5 hours, with a hot lunch at the camp.
Overnight at the camp in a tent with full board accommodation.
After breakfast, move to Barranco Camp. One part of the zone is savannah, while the other part is desert.
Before arriving at the camp, pass Lava Tower (4600 m) for acclimatization. Take a hot lunch before descending towards the camp.
If the weather is clear, enjoy wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, and Mawenzi Mountain. The walk takes 6-7 hours, with a hot lunch at the camp.
Overnight at the camp in a tent with full board accommodation.
After breakfast, move to Karanga Camp.
At the beginning, climb the Barranco Wall in one hour and continue to Karanga Camp for a hot lunch and camping.
The zone is savannah and desert, with steep and plain sections. The walk takes 4 hours.
Overnight at the camp in a tent with full board accommodation.
After breakfast, proceed towards Barafu Camp. The zone is desert, with steep sections in some parts.
It takes 3 hours to reach Barafu Camp.
Have a hot lunch at the camp.
Overnight at the camp in a tent with full board accommodation.
After dinner, sleep early.
Wake up at midnight for the final preparation and take a cup of tea with a biscuit.
Begin walking slowly.
As the area is steep, climb in a zig-zag motion for 6-7 hours to reach the summit.
Enjoy the wonderful sunrise view and see Mawenzi Mountain, Usambaa Mountain, and Mount Meru.
After spending some time at the summit, return to camp for a short break and a full breakfast. The descent takes 3-4 hours.
Pack everything and continue descending for 4 hours to Mweka Camp.
Overnight at camp with full board accommodation.
After breakfast, depart towards Mweka Gate to meet the driver for transfer back to the hotel.
Certificates will be given to those who reached the summit. The descent takes 3-3.5 hours, with full board.
End of services.
Where this trip takes you
Machame Gate, Lava Tower (4600 m), Barafu Camp, Uhuru Peak at sunrise
The route
The fine print
Airport transfers
2 nights at the hotel on half board before and after climbing Kilimanjaro
Transfer from the hotel to the starting point for climbing according to the itinerary (gate)
Transfer from the gate (end of climbing) to the hotel
English-speaking Kilimanjaro guide
All park fees
Hut fees
Rescue fees
Salary of guides
Salary of cooks
Salary of porters
Equipment for cooking
All accommodation during the ascent (morning tea, breakfast, hot lunch, and dinner)
Cylinder of oxygen for emergency
1 bottle of Kilimanjaro water for the first day per person
Fill water bottle at the hut before leaving
Flights (local or international)
Entry visa
Tips for the local team (guides, cook, and porters)
Warm, windproof jacket with hood
Good warm sleeping bag
Waterproof jacket and over trousers
Water bottle (2 to 3 litres)
Walking trousers
Shirts and pullover
Water purification tablets and filter
Warm underwear
Wash kit, towel, and toilet paper
Walking socks
First aid kit (including blister plasters, lip salve, headache pills, sun cream, and personal medication)
Good, comfortable walking boots
Torch with extra batteries
Trainers (for evenings)
Sunglasses
Gaiters
Walking pole(s)
Glasses
Warm gloves
Rucksack or duffel bag
Sun hat
Warm hat or balaclava
Logistics
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Arusha.
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