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7 Days / 6 Nights

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing

The roof of Africa (5,895m). The highest peak on the continent and one of every mountaineer's great objectives. Machame route (the most scenic).

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Arusha or Moshi. Transfer to lodge. Briefing and equipment check. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Machame Gate (1,800m) - Machame Camp (3,000m). Trek through rainforest. 5-7 hours. First overnight in tent on Kilimanjaro.
Day 3
Machame Camp (3,000m) - Shira Camp (3,840m). Forest gives way to alpine moorland. Spectacular views. 4-6 hours.
Day 4
Shira Camp (3,840m) - Barranco Camp (3,950m) via Lava Tower (4,630m). High-altitude acclimatisation then descent to camp. 7-8 hours.
Day 5
Barranco Camp (3,950m) - Karanga Camp (4,000m). Cross the Barranco Wall. Glacier panoramas. 4-5 hours.
Day 6
Karanga Camp (4,000m) - Barafu Camp (4,600m). Short approach day. Afternoon rest. Early dinner. Depart for summit at midnight.
Day 7
Barafu Camp (4,600m) - Uhuru Peak (5,895m) - Mweka Camp (3,100m). Summit at dawn. Descent to final camp. Dinner and overnight. Following day: return to Mweka Gate and transfer to Arusha.

What's included

  • ✓KINAPA certified high-altitude guide
  • ✓Porters
  • ✓Camp cook
  • ✓Arusha/Moshi-Gate-Arusha/Moshi transport
  • ✓Climbing fees and National Park entry
  • ✓Tent accommodation
  • ✓All meals during the climb
  • ✓Common equipment (tents, kitchen)
  • ✓First aid kit and emergency oxygen

Not included

  • ✗International flights to Kilimanjaro/Arusha
  • ✗Personal equipment (trekking boots, thermal clothing, backpack)
  • ✗Alcoholic beverages
  • ✗Tips (traditional and recommended)
  • ✗Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • ✗Personal expenses
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