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Overview
On your arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport you are welcomed by our Ndaule Adventures representative who will guide you into a waiting vehicle and transfer you to the Hotel around Moshi Town, which is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure.
We will gather in the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. Then leave you to relax and have dinner.
Summit Success Rate
90%+
Summit Success Rate
* Based on guided expeditions with our professional support team.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY
1
1
MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME CAMP
5-7 hours 11 km 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft
The drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. As we leave the park gate, we walk through the dense rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge until we reach the Machame Camp.
5,380 ft to 9,350 ft
11 km
5-7 hours
DAY
2
2
MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA 2 CAMP
4-6 hours 5 km 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft
We leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path up to a steep, rocky ridge. On the Shira Plateau, we pass through heather and open moorlands, then cross a large river gorge to Shira 2 Camp.
9,350 ft to 12,500 ft
5 km
4-6 hours
DAY
3
3
Day 3
2 activities
SHIRA 2 CAMP TO LAVA TOWER
12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
7 km
4-5 hours
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.
15,190 ft to 13,044 ft
3 km
2-3 hours
DAY
4
4
BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP
4-5 hours 5 km 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.
13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
5 km
4-5 hours
DAY
5
5
KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP
4-5 hours 4 km 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
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.
13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
4 km
4-5 hours
DAY
6
6
Day 6
2 activities
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.
15,331 ft to 19,341 ft
5 km
7-8 hours
Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
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.
19,341 ft to 10,065 ft
12 km
4-6 hours
DAY
7
7
MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE
3-4 hours 10 km 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
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 to the hotel in Moshi.
10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
10 km
3-4 hours
DAY
8
8
MOSHI TO KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport or alternatively you can extend your trip in Tanzania and go on Wildlife safari or Zanzibar for beach holiday.
Pricing
All prices are per person in USD.
| Group Size | 8 Days |
|---|---|
| 1 person | USD 2,500 |
Prices include all services listed under "What's Included". International flights and personal equipment are not included.
What's Included
Included
- ▪ Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
- ▪ Professional, English-speaking guide
- ▪ Mountain crew (cook & porters)
- ▪ First Aid Kit
- ▪ Overnight stays in hotels and mountain huts
- ▪ Meals according to the itinerary
- ▪ Drinking water
- ▪ All national park fees
- ▪ All mentioned transfers
- ▪ Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority
Not Included
- ▪ Sleeping bag
- ▪ Flights
- ▪ Alcoholic and soft drinks
- ▪ Visa fees
- ▪ Gratuities or tips for safari Mountain crew
- ▪ Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- ▪ Travel insurance
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