Trekking Itinerary

One hour’s drive from Moshi lies the gate to the Machame route, where we complete park formalities, meet our crew of porters and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent, dense rainforest. This path is less well-trodden so it can get somewhat overgrown in places and it is often wet and muddy underfoot.

    • Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
    • Approx. time taken: 6 hours
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Our route continues on up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.

    • Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi
    • Approx. time taken: 5 hours
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and finally reach camp The day has been spent at altitude (up to 4600m), but we have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.

    • Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
    • Approx. time taken: 8 hours
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Our day starts by descending into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical, but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley, which is our last stop for fresh water before the summit. Scree now forms the terrain as we walk through arid and desolate land towards Barafu camp.

    • Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi
    • Approx. time taken: 8 hours
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.

    • Distance covered: 16.4km / 9.6mi
    • Approx. time taken: 13hours – 15hours
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  • A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel
    • Distance covered: 9.1km / 7.5miles
    • Approx. time taken: 3 hours
    • Hotel: Bed &Breakfast

DEPARTURE DATES

The departure dates for all our Trekking activities and tour packages are totally flexible according to your own personal needs. Please contact us for further and more detailed information.

Price Includes:

  • Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
  • Pre & Post Trek accommodation
  • Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro international airport.
  • Transportation to & from the mountain gate
  • Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services
  • Double layered Sleeping Mats
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Filtered water throughout the trek
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
  • Portable toilets and toilets tents.
  • Hot Water For Wash

Price Excludes:

  • International flights.
  • Expenses belong to person nature e.g Drinks not included on the meal plans, personal purchases, Laundry etc.
  • Cost of Visas.
  • Bank transfer charges & card payments processing fee.
  • Tips to mountain crew