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$1,549/
Per PersonDuration: 7 Days / 6 Nights on the mountain
Type: Trekking Adventure
Route: Machame Route (a.k.a. the “Whiskey Route”)
Best Time to Go: January–March & June–October
Level: Moderate to Challenging
Standing tall at 5,895 meters, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak and one of the world’s most iconic trekking destinations. This majestic, free-standing volcano offers an exhilarating challenge for adventurers seeking to push their limits and witness nature’s raw beauty. Our 7-day Machame Route is designed to give climbers the best chance of success, offering gradual acclimatization and diverse scenery—from lush rainforest to alpine deserts and glacial summits.
This unforgettable journey will take you through five distinct climate zones, culminating at Uhuru Peak, where the sunrise over the African plains is nothing short of magical. Whether you’re an experienced trekker or a first-time high-altitude hiker, this adventure promises to be the achievement of a lifetime.
Included and Excluded
- Park fees & mountain rescue fees
- Camping gear (tents, sleeping mats, dining tent)
- Mountain guides, porters & cook
- 3 meals per day while on the mountain
- Pre- and post-trek accommodation in Moshi
- Transport to/from the mountain
- Bottled water & hot drinks on the climb
- Oxygen & first aid kit
- Certificate of achievement
Highlights of the Tour
- Conquer the Roof of Africa – Mount Kilimanjaro Climb (Machame Route)
Itinerary
- Pick-up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi.
- Meet your mountain guide for briefing and gear check.
- Rest and prepare for the climb.
- Overnight: Hotel in Moshi (e.g., Parkview Inn or similar)
- Meals: Dinner
- Drive to Machame Gate (approx. 1 hour).
- Begin hike through lush rainforest trails.
- Distance: ~11 km / Time: 5–7 hours
- Elevation gain: 1,200m
- Overnight: Machame Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek through moorland and open ridges.
- Stunning views of Kibo Peak.
- Distance: ~5 km / Time: 4–6 hours
- Overnight: Shira Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Acclimatization day: Hike to high altitude and descend for rest.
- Distance: ~10 km / Time: 6–8 hours
- Great scenery and geological features.
- Overnight: Barranco Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Climb the iconic Barranco Wall, then trek across valleys.
- Distance: ~6 km / Time: 4–5 hours
- A short day to aid acclimatization.
- Overnight: Karanga Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Final push before the summit attempt.
- Distance: ~4 km / Time: 3–4 hours
- Early dinner and rest ahead of summit night.
- Overnight: Barafu Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Summit Attempt begins at midnight.
- Trek through snow and ice to Uhuru Peak—the highest point in Africa!
- Celebrate and descend to Mweka Camp.
- Distance: ~17 km / Time: 12–16 hours total
- Overnight: Mweka Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640m).
- Receive your summit certificate.
- Transfer back to Moshi for a hot shower and celebration.
- Overnight: Hotel in Moshi (optional, based on your onward travel)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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