Best Kilimanjaro climbing Tour

7 days—This climbing Mount Kilimanjaro tour via the Machame route is a popular choice among trekkers. The program was well designed to combine with arrival d

$1750-1900 USD

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Safari summary

There are several routes to climb Kilimanjaro, but the most popular ones for a 6- and 7-day climb are the Machame and the Marangu routes. Climbing Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, is a challenging adventure that requires preparation and planning. The standard route for a 6-up 7-day climb is the Machame route, which is known for its scenic beauty and high success rate. The Machame route is known for its scenic beauty and high success rate, while the Marangu route is the only route that offers huts for accommodation.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Internal flights
International flights
Park fees
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & transfer to Moshi

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Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet with your guide, who will transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. You can use this day to rest and prepare for your climb.

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Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

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After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Machame Gate, where you will register and begin the trek. You will hike through dense rainforest for about 5-6 hours until you reach the Machame Camp, which is located at 2,835 meters.

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Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

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You will leave Machame Camp and start hiking towards Shira Camp, which is located at 3,840 meters. This hike takes approximately 5-6 hours and takes you through various scenic landscapes.

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Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

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On day 4, you will hike from Shira Camp to Barranco Camp, which is located at 3,900 meters. This hike is shorter, taking around 4-5 hours, but is steeper and involves some scrambling.

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Day 5: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

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On day 5, you will hike from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp, which is located at 4,673 meters. This hike takes around 7-8 hours and involves ascending the famous Barranco Wall.

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Day 6: Barafu - Uhuru Peak to mweka

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On the final day, you will start your ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters. You will start hiking around midnight and reach the summit in time for sunrise. After taking in the views and celebrating your achievement, you will start descending to Mweka Camp, where you will spend the night.

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Day 7: Mweka to Mweka Gate to Moshi

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On the final day of the trek, you will hike from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, where you will receive your summit certificates. You will then be driven back to your hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved rest.

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