Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Machame Route — 7 Days
The most scenic popular route with excellent "climb high, sleep low" acclimatisation.
8 days 7 nights
From $2,350 pp
Mid-range Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route — 8 Days
Quiet, beautiful and the best acclimatisation profile — our top recommendation.
Overview
Why you'll love it
- Remote western start
- Shira plateau
- Best summit success rate
Day by day
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Moshi · climb briefing
You transfer to Moshi, meet your lead guide for a full briefing and equipment check, and rent anything you are missing.
Day 2Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650 m)
You drive to the remote western side of the mountain and walk 3–4 hours through quiet rainforest.
Day 3Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1 Camp (3,500 m)
You climb out of the forest and onto the vast Shira plateau.
Day 4Shira 1 → Shira 2 Camp (3,850 m)
A gentle acclimatisation day crossing the plateau, with Kibo ahead of you.
Day 5Shira 2 → Lava Tower (4,600 m) → Barranco Camp (3,900 m)
You climb to Lava Tower to acclimatise, then descend into the Barranco valley among giant groundsels.
Day 6Barranco Wall → Karanga Camp (3,995 m)
You scramble up the Barranco Wall, the most fun part of the route, then take a short day to Karanga to rest.
Day 7Karanga → Barafu Camp (4,673 m)
You hike across alpine desert to high camp, eat an early dinner and sleep before the summit attempt.
Day 8Summit day: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) → Mweka Camp (3,100 m)
You leave around midnight, climb by headtorch to Stella Point and reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise. Then you make the long descent to Mweka Camp.
Day 9Mweka Gate · certificates · Moshi
You walk down through the rainforest to the gate to collect your summit certificates, then transfer to your hotel for a long hot shower.
The details
What's included
Included
- Kilimanjaro park, camping/hut and rescue fees
- Certified lead guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
- Quality mountain tents, sleeping mats and mess tent (huts on Marangu)
- Three hot meals a day and purified drinking water
- Twice-daily health checks with a pulse oximeter
- Emergency oxygen and first-aid kit
- Pre-climb night in Moshi and airport transfers
- Summit certificate
Not included
- International flights and visa
- Travel insurance (with high-altitude cover)
- Personal climbing gear (rental available)
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Post-climb hotel nights and drinks
Prices
What it costs
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $4,050 |
| 2 travellers | $2,790 |
| 3–4 travellers | $2,510 |
| 5–6 travellers | $2,340 |
Indicative prices in USD for standard season. Your final price depends on dates and availability and is confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
FAQ
Questions about this trip
Can this itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Every route on our site is a starting point. We can add nights, change camps, swap parks or add Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro.
What is the price based on?
The "from" price of $2,790 is per person, based on two people sharing in standard season. Peak dates (July–October, Christmas and New Year) can cost more, and the table above shows how group size changes the price.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry or WhatsApp message. We reply with availability and a final quote within 24 hours. A deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due before travel — all terms are in your written quote.
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Change the dates, add a night, upgrade a camp or bolt on Zanzibar. Send us a message and we will adjust the route and price for you.