• Duration9 Days
  • Diffculty-LevelModerate
  • Max. Altitude5,895 m
  • Best SeasonDecember- February and september -october

Overview

Mount Kilimanjaro is organized by Mystic Adventure Holidays This 7-day trek up the Machame Route of Mount Kilimanjaro will be challenging both mentally and physically. But it's called "The Rooftop of Africa" for a reason, and the top's views will make it all worth it. When you are climbing Kilimanjaro you will make it to a point at a height of 5.895 meters altitude above sea level. It has been the tough guy for the last 3 million years. For the last 130 years, the mountain has been making the lives of climbers extremely difficult, but so worthwhile. With the right preparations and having the right questions answered you can make it to the highest summit on the African continent. Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the Seven Summits and although it is considered to be one of the easier ones, climbing it is by no means a walk in the park. Are you ready to climb Kilimanjaro? This is all you need to know.

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Itinerary & Map

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  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Meals:Welcome Dinner

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport / Other Pickup Destination, where you will meet a Majali guide, and be transferred to the hotel. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are prepared to trek Kilimanjaro on the Machame Route for 7 days by checking your gear and giving you a brief breakdown of the trip. Note: Check-in starts at 2:00 Pm

  • Accommodation:Camp
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Altitude:3,010 M

Today the trek begins! The group will drive to a lowland village to begin the 7-day trek. Today's hike starts out in the rainforest as you wind your way up the ridge. The final destination for today is the Machame camp! Trek Details: Elevation: 6,000 ft to 9,950 ft Distance: 7 mi Hiking Time: 5-6 hrs Habitat: Montane Forest Overnight at Machame Camp Included: Breakfast, Trek Day 1, Lunch, Dinner
Change in Elevation: Machame Gate (1,800 m) — Machame Camp (3,010 m) Hiking distance: 11 km Hiking time: 5-7 hours

  • Accommodation:Camp
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude:3,845 m

An early wakeup and breakfast. The first part of today’s trek is a slow gradual walk that is fairly steep as you climb up out of the jungle and see the stunning Shira Plateau for the first time. After reaching the camp and enjoying lunch we can explore the Shira Caves or continue on an acclimatization hike towards the Lava Tower. We will return to camp to enjoy dinner and rest. Change in Elevation: Machame Camp ( 3,010 m) — Shira Camp (3,845 m) Hiking distance: 5 km Hiking time: 4-5 hours 

  • Accommodation:Camp
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude:4,400 m

After breakfast, you will leave Shira Camp (3,845 m) and start your way to the key point of the route, the Lava Tower (4,630 m). Once we reach the Lava Tower we will stay here for 2 hours and enjoy lunch for proper acclimatization. After lunch we will pass by the Arrow Glacier (4876m) Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, and get to rest and enjoy a warm dinner. Note: Although you end the day at the same elevation you began at, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help you prepare for the summit day. If one or more participants feel sick, the group may refrain from passing the Lava Tower and adjust the route, following instead the road for porters. In this case, you will not reach an altitude of 4,630 meters, getting up only to a maximum of 4,400 meters. Change in Elevation: Shira Camp (3,845 m) — Barranco Camp(3,960 m) Hiking distance: 10 km Hiking time: 6-8 hours

  • Accommodation:Camp
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude:4,200 m

Early wakeup, breakfast, and the start of summiting Barranco Wall. The climb is on a steep ridge, hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb, you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp (4,035 m), which features numerous ascents and descents during the route. After reaching the camp you will enjoy a warm lunch. Then, after a couple of hours, you will begin a short 1-hour acclimatization hike and return to camp where you will enjoy a hot dinner. Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp Change in Elevation: Barranco Camp (3,960 m)) — Karanga Camp (4,035 m) Hiking distance: 5 km Hiking time: 4-5 hours Acclimatization hike: Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Chosen Point (4,200 m) Hiking distance: 2 km Hiking time: 1 hour

  • Accommodation:Camp
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude:4,800 m

After Breakfast, you will begin the trek to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. We will begin by going through the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail. After we reach the Barafu Hut, we will have completed the southern circuit. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner and prepared for the climb to the summit. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping. Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m)) — Barafu Camp (4,640 m) Hiking distance: 4 km Hiking time: 4-5 hours Acclimatization hike: Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Kosovo Camp (4,800 m) Hiking distance: 2 km Hiking time: 1 hour

  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude:5,895 m

Very early wake up, around midnight, we begin our climb to the summit. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor their physical and mental conditions. Then we will continue our accent toward Stella Point (5,669 m). This is the most challenging portion of the climb to the high altitude. At Stella Point, we will enjoy a short rest and you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see ( unless you are a fast hiker, then you enjoy an amazing sunrise from Uhuru Peak) ( weather permitting). From Stella Point you may encounter snow along your 1-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). . After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak - the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and the last point of the climb on the Machame Route, you will have reached the highest point in all of Africa -- CONGRATULATIONS! From the Summit, we will begin our descent to Barafu Camp to rest and enjoy a warm lunch. Then we will continue to Millennium camp for the night. Change in Elevation: Barafu (4,640 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — Millennium Camp (3,950 m) Hiking distance: 5 km ascent / 10 km descent Hiking time: 7-8 hours ascent / 3-4 hours descent

  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude:3,950 m

The final day is a short hike through the dense montane rainforest from Millennium Camp (3,950 meters) to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters). At the gate, you will need to sign out with the authorities, who will also provide you with your official certificate - a green certificate for those who made it to Gilman's Point and a gold certificate for those who reached Uhuru Peak. After which you will be transferred to the hotel where you will debrief with your crew and enjoy a well-deserved rest. Change in Elevation: Millennium Camp ( 3,950 m ) — Mweka Camp (3,048 m) — Moshi ( 1,524 m ) Hiking distance: 12 km

Cost Details

Includes
  • Transport & Hiking and safety equipment
  • Pick-up and Drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport Group transfer to the trailhead 
  •  Double Occupancy in 3-star Hotels and Tents
  •  Local Guides, Cooks, and Porters throughout Trip
  •  All-City Transfers
  •  Tent and Sleeping Mattress During Trek (Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Cutlery)
  •  Purified Drinking Water throughout Trip
  •  Park Fees (Including Camping, Conservation, & Rescue)
  •  8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 8 Dinners
  • Others include: Oxygen Meters, First Aid Kits
  • Bottled Oxygen for emergency use only 
  • Four Season 3- Person Tents
  • Heater for Dining Tent, Portable Shower, Portable Toilet
  • 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats;
  • GPS-tracking service
Excludes
  • International Flights
  •  Food & Alcohol (except as noted)
  •  Visas & Travel Insurance
  •  Tanzania Visa
  • Lunch & Dinner at Hotel
  • Tips for the crew ( we recommend $200-$250 per hiker )
  •  Personal Trekking Equipment Such as Sleeping Bags, Hiking Boots, etc (Available for Renting)
     

Additional Info

Mount Kilimanjaro
Grab your hiking boots and get ready for a high-altitude adventure. This 7-day trek up the Machame Route of Mount Kilimanjaro will be challenging both mentally and physically. But it's called "The Rooftop of Africa" for a reason, and the top's views will make it all worth it. Are you up for the challenge of bagging one of the world's Seven Summits?

Climbing crew:

  • Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are holders of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. 
  • Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.).


Entry fees:

  • Kilimanjaro National Park permits, crew fees, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT), and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority. 


Meals:

  • All meals on the hike. Prepared by our professional cooks. (vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost )
  • Celebration dinner after the climb
  • All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, juice, hot chocolate, and water). 

Accommodation:

  • 2 Nights at a 3 - star hotel with breakfast included ( before and after the climb ) in KILIMANJARO WONDERS HOTEL.


Please note: All accommodation is on sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer), however an if you prefer a single hotel room or single tent that can be provided at an extra cost. We also offer other amenities for an extra cost such as a heater for your personal tents about us.

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