The classic Machame route to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — seven days for better acclimatisation, a full licensed mountain crew, and all park and camping fees in one quote.
Sample package — hotels, itinerary and prices to be confirmed with the operator.
Day by day
Day 1 Machame gate to Machame camp
Transfer to the gate (from Moshi or via Arusha from Nairobi), registrations, then a 5–7 hour climb through montane rainforest to Machame camp (3,000 m).
Day 2 Machame to Shira camp
Leave the forest for moorland — a 4–6 hour day with your first wide views of Kibo, ending at Shira camp (3,840 m) on the Shira plateau.
Day 3 Shira to Barranco via Lava Tower
The key acclimatisation day — climb to Lava Tower (4,630 m) for lunch, then descend to Barranco camp (3,960 m) beneath the famous Barranco Wall.
Day 4 Barranco to Karanga
Scramble up the Barranco Wall — easier than it looks — then a shorter day across ridges and valleys to Karanga camp (4,035 m).
Day 5 Karanga to Barafu
A steady half-day climb to Barafu camp (4,673 m), the summit base. Rest, an early dinner, and prepare for the midnight start.
Day 6 Summit night — Uhuru Peak
Set off around midnight for the 6–8 hour climb via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise on the roof of Africa. Descend to Barafu for brunch, then down to Mweka camp for the night.
Day 7 Descend to the gate
A 3–4 hour walk through the rainforest to Mweka gate, summit certificates, then transfer back to Moshi or onward to Nairobi.
Prices
| Hotel | Room | Price (per person sharing) |
|---|---|---|
| Full camping trek | Two-person tent, crew provided | $2,450 |
| Camping plus hotel nights | Pre/post night in Moshi added | $2,640 |
“From” prices — the written quote for your dates is the figure that counts.
Included
- Transfers to and from the mountain gates
- 6 nights on the mountain in two-person tents
- All meals on the climb, prepared by the mountain cook
- Licensed Kilimanjaro guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
- All park, camping and rescue fees
- Oxygen and pulse oximeter monitoring carried by the crew
- Summit certificate
Not included
- Personal trekking gear (hire can be arranged)
- Tips for the mountain crew — guidance provided in the quote
- Travel insurance with high-altitude trekking cover — required
- Tanzania visa where applicable
- Drinks and personal items off the mountain
Good to know
- Sample package — confirm routes, crew ratios and prices before publishing.
- Seven days gives meaningfully better summit success than shorter routes; nine-day Lemosho options available on request.
- We recommend arriving a day early — extra hotel nights can be added to the quote.
- Visas and entry rules depend on your nationality — check the official source for your destination.
