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Tanzania | Africa
Tanzania
7 days climb
19341 Ft
66KM
Moderate to Difficult
January | August | October
Tanzania | Africa
Tanzania
7 days climb
19341 Ft
66KM
Moderate to Difficult
January | August | October
TIME
January 18 – 26
August
October
January 18 – 26
August
October
Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the legendary Seven Summits of the World, is the most accessible and beginner-friendly among them. Known as the Roof of Africa, this majestic peak offers an adventure that is both challenging and deeply rewarding — a journey through the heart of nature’s extremes and the soul of Africa itself.
Standing tall and alone on the vast Tanzanian plains, Kilimanjaro’s snowy summit often hides behind drifting clouds. As you climb higher, you don’t just rise above Africa — you rise within yourself.
Unlike technical climbs that require ropes and ice axes, Kilimanjaro is a non-technical trek, open to anyone with determination and a love for adventure. It’s a steady, soulful ascent through changing worlds — from tropical forests alive with birdsong to misty moorlands, alpine deserts, and finally the icy glacial summit zone.
Your local guides will often say “Pole Pole” — Swahili for “slowly, slowly.” It becomes a mantra that reminds you that the mountain is not about speed, but about patience, rhythm, and presence.
As you climb higher, you’ll witness dramatic shifts in terrain and climate:
🌿 At the base: warm, humid rainforests buzzing with life
☁️ Midway: misty cloud forests and alien-like moorlands
❄️ At the summit: freezing winds and glittering glaciers under the African sky
Each step brings new sights, sounds, and sensations — as if you’re walking through the moods of Mother Nature herself.
Reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point of Africa, is the most emotional moment of the trek. As the first rays of sunlight paint the horizon, the world below disappears under a sea of clouds. It’s peaceful, powerful, and unforgettable — one of the most beautiful sunrises you’ll ever witness.
A thrilling highlight of the trek, the Barranco Wall looks intimidating but is entirely achievable. Using both hands and feet, you scramble up its rocky path — a fun, heart-pounding climb rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and glaciers.
Kilimanjaro’s trail is like walking through four seasons in a single trek. You begin in lush green forests, move into heather and moorland zones, cross alpine deserts, and finally step into a world of ice and rock. Few places on Earth offer such a dramatic transformation in just a few days.
From tropical warmth to icy winds, you’ll pass through five distinct climate zones. Each zone has its own ecosystem and weather — keeping every day fresh and full of surprises.
At Karanga Camp, the day ends in silence and color. The African sky turns orange and gold as the sun sinks below the horizon. It’s a magical, peaceful moment — a favorite among trekkers.
Far from the lights of cities, the night sky glows with brilliance. The Milky Way stretches across the heavens, while the city lights below twinkle like distant stars. On some nights, you can even spot Mount Meru glowing faintly on the horizon.
The Kilimanjaro experience is not only about reaching the summit — it’s about the people you meet, the cultures you experience, and the lessons you learn along the way. Local guides and porters, known for their warmth and resilience, enrich your journey with stories, songs, and smiles.
Each step on this mountain teaches patience, strength, and gratitude — and when you finally stand at the top, you’ll realize the climb wasn’t just to the highest point of Africa, but to a higher version of yourself.
Known for being beautifully scenic, the Machame Route also has the best summit success rate. This route allows you to “climb high, sleep low”, giving your body time to adjust to the changes in altitude over several days. Climbs can take six or seven days; the difference between the six and seven days Machame route is that with six days, you won’t camp at Karanga campsite, so you will walk for a longer distance to reach the base camp passing Karanga campsite.
The climb begins at Machame Gate, at an altitude of 1800 metres, with an approach to the southwest of the mountain. It passes through majestic rainforest on the first day, before continuing up the mountain to reach Shira Camp, where the Lemosho route joins from the west. From here you traverse the southern side of the mountain to Barranco via Lava Tower, and climb the Great Barranco Wall on your way to Barafu Camp. After reaching the summit, you will descend by the Mweka trail, rather than retracing your steps along the ascent route.
The Machame route is nicknamed the ‘Whiskey Route’ as it is considered more difficult than the ‘Coca Cola Route’, the nickname for the Marangu route. In reality, it is not more technically difficult, but is longer and in places steeper. The longer distance and the opportunity to ‘walk high, sleep low’ offers much better acclimatisation and as a result a very high success rate
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what’s included and what’s not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
1, 2 nights hotel accommodation before and after your climb on bed & breakfast basis
2, Group airport transfers
3, Transfers to and from the mountain
4. National Park entry, and climbing fees
5, Rescue fees
6, A fully supported climb (average ratio of support staff to climbers is 4:1)
7, All meals and drinking water on the mountain
8, Private portable toilet
9, Access to first aid kit and emergency oxygen
10, A certificate documenting your summit ascent
11, High-quality mess and sleeping tents with a comfortable foam mattress
1, International flights
2, Entry visa for Tanzania (US$50 per passport holder for most nationalities / US $ 100 per visa for USA passport holders).
3, Tips for your guide and crew
4, Travel insurance (you must be insured for trekking up to 6000m)
5, Your personal trekking gears
6, The mandatory tip amount is $200 USD.
7, Snacks on the mountain
8, Meals and drinks not on the mountain
All trekkers need to organize their own flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
From JRO we will arrange a private transfer to your hotel. That night or early the next morning you will meet your local representative and have a full pre-climb briefing.
Transport: Private transfer (1 hour, 45km)
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MACHAME GATE & MACHAME CAMP
The first day trekking begins at Machame Gate (1,640 meters). Typically, you will drive from the town of Moshi to the gate, which takes approximately an hour. On the way you will get to see subsistence farming and the town of Machame. The first day trek on the Machame Route is a long one (~11km / 7miles) and takes approximately 5-7 hours to complete. We mostly supply packed lunch for this route and 2-3 liters of bottled water. This is the only bottled water you will receive. From here on porters will collect water from mountain streams. The day’s trekking ends at Machame Camp (2,835 meters) which sits near the border of the rainforest zone and the low alpine zone. By the time you arrive your porters will have already setup your camp and tents, and dinner will be served.
Transport: Private transfer (0.8 hour, 30 km)
Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours (11 km)
Ascent: 1200 m
Max. altitude: 3000 m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA 2 CAMP
On day two you will rise early, pack your gear and prepare for the trek from Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2 (3,850 meters). The trek is relatively steep as you enter the low alpine zone which is characterized by moorlands and grasslands. Shira Camp 2 sits on a plateau which provides you with the first views of Kibo in the North-West and Mount Meru in the East. Day two takes approximately 4-6 hours and covers a distance of 5km / 3miles
Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours (5 km)
Ascent: 850 m
Max. altitude: 3850 m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
SHIRA 2 CAMP TO BARRANCO VIA LAVA TOWER
Day three is a long and tough trek east off the Shira Plateau through the ‘Garden of the Senecios’, up to Lava Tower and the Shark’s Tooth rock formation at 4,600 meters and then back down via the Southern Circuit to Barranco Camp (3,900 meters). After lunch we will descend to Barranco Camp, following the ‘walk high, sleep low’ golden rule of acclimatization. Our descent to Barranco Camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The route is approximately 11km / 7 miles in length and takes 5-7 hours to complete
Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours (7 km)
Ascent: 750 m
Descent: 650 m
Max. altitude: 4600 m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP
A short, but fun, day starting with a scramble to the top of the Great Barranco Wall. We then traverse over scree to the Karanga Valley (3930m) beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers. We will stay overnight at Karanga campsite. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.
Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours (5 km)
Ascent: 260 m
Descent: 280 m
Max. altitude: 4210 m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP
We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.
Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours (4 km)
Ascent: 670 m
Max. altitude: 4700 m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
BARAFU CAMP TO UHURU PEAK
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist, or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Hiking time: 12 – 14 hours (17 km)
Ascent: 1295 m
Descent: 2795 m
Max. altitude: 5895 m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi for shower and then later our driver will pick you and be transferred to Moshi at the hotel of your choice and this will mark the end of our tour.
Transport: Private transfer (0.5 hour, 17 km)
Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours (10 km)
Descent: 1300 m
Max. altitude: 3100 m
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
Accommodation: Sal Salinero Hotel
You will be picked up from the hotel and be transferred to the airport to catch up your flight back home.
To request a cancellation, please email us at mail@travelkompany.com using your registered email ID.
Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the Trip
Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek.
Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
In case of a death in the immediate family (parents, siblings, spouse, children) or if the trekker is hospitalized (min. 48 hours) or suffers a fracture (leg/arm) within a week before the trek, even if canceled a day before:
90% refund in cash & 10% as a voucher (valid for 1 year, for any India trek)
Valid documents required. We’re here to support you during tough times.
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