ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi. Evening briefing at the hotel to prepare you for the climb. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Start your ascent to Mt. Kilimanjaro. Drive from your hotel after breakfast and transfer to Machame Gate Park (1,800m). Hike up through a thick forest to Machame Camp at 3,000m. About 6-8 hour hike. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Follow the trail up giant heathers and moorland. The trail eventually becomes rocky and you will reach the Shira Camp at 3,840M. The trek will take about 4-5 hours. Overnight at Shira camp.
Day 4: Head up East towards the lava tower. You will gain dramatic views of the breach wall precipices. Shortly after, the trail descends onto Barranco Campsite at 3,950m. The trek takes 6-7 hours. Overnight at Baranco Camp.
Day 5: An easy scramble leads to the top of the Great Barranco and you will then traverse ridges and screes across to the Karanga Valley. Trek up the access ridge to the Barafu Hut for the night, located at 4,600m. This should take about 7 hours. From Barafu you should have excellent views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Barafu Hut is situated on an exposed and dangerous ridge so it’s important to familiarizeyouself with the terrain before dark. Dinner and overnight at Barafu Hut.
Day 6: Summit Day! Just after midnight you will start your ascent, climbing to Stella Point at 5,725m (6-7 hours). On to Uhuru Peak and the completion of your climb. You will descend back to Barafu Hut for a rest and food, then to Mweka Hut where you will camp for the night after a long 11-14 hour day of trekking.
Day 7: Returning back to Mweka Gate where you will receive your Certificate and get piked up and return to your hotel.
Day 8: Breakfast at your hotel in Moshi. End of this adventure. Depart to the airport today.
END OF CLIMB: MACHAME ROUTE
Please note:
- This itinerary is a guide only. Changes might be made to the itinerary due to various reasons including, group members’ fitness and health, weather conditions or for any other reason the guide may deem necessary. We recognize that most participants planned this trip for a long time and it might be very important to complete the climb, but we also knows the health of each individual is paramount.
- This trip involves travel to high altitudes and to areas where health is important so a short notice change of itinerary may be necessary. Majestic Serengeti will do everything possible to assist you to achieve your goal for this trip.
- All prices are in USD. The prices above starts for private climbs with party sizes of 4 or more persons. For solo climbers, the price increases by $400. For 2 person parties, add $300 per person. For 3 person parties, add $150 per person.
- There is a $200 per person discount for Kilimanjaro climbs during the low season (April, May and November). However, due to the high probability of rainy conditions, only experienced backpackers should consider climbing in these months. Additionally, during the rainy months some routes are closed.
Package price INCLUDES:
- Park fees
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the package
- Drinks (As specified in the package)
- Sleeping bag if needed (for tenting accommodations).
Package price DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International flights (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline pp, per day available at our offices if requested)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Accommodation Options
Green Mountain Lodge, Moshi
Altezza Lodge, Moshi
Keys Hotel, Moshi
Ameg Lodge, Moshi
