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USD 1,950
per person
Overview
Summit Africa's highest peak on the scenic Machame Route, with experienced mountain guides, porters and full camping support every step of the way.
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 1,800m to 2,850m
Registration at Machame Gate, then a steady climb through lush rainforest to your first camp.
- Warm, humid rainforest trail with a real chance of spotting colobus monkeys
- Packed lunch eaten on the trail
- Arrive at camp in the late afternoon for dinner and an early night
1,800m to 2,850m
11 km
5 - 7 hours
Lunch, Dinner
Mountain camp (tents)
DAY
2
2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
4 - 6 hours 5 km 2,850m to 3,840m
A shorter but steeper day as the forest gives way to open moorland, with your first real views of the summit.
- Terrain shifts from forest to heath and moorland
- First clear views of Kibo summit on a good day
- Noticeably colder camp as you climb above 3,800m
2,850m to 3,840m
5 km
4 - 6 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mountain camp (tents)
DAY
3
3
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
6 - 7 hours 10 km 3,840m up to 4,630m, down to 3,900m
The day climbs to Lava Tower before descending to camp, a deliberate detour that helps your body adjust to altitude.
- Lunch stop near Lava Tower at 4,630m
- Descent into the dramatic Barranco Valley
- Barranco Wall visible ahead, tackled first thing the next morning
3,840m up to 4,630m, down to 3,900m
10 km
6 - 7 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mountain camp (tents)
A "climb high, sleep low" acclimatisation day, an important part of why this route has a strong success rate.
DAY
4
4
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
4 - 5 hours 5 km 3,900m to 4,035m
A short but memorable day, starting with the scramble up the Barranco Wall.
- Hands-on scramble up the Barranco Wall, exposed but not technical
- Rolling ridges and valleys on the way to Karanga
- An early arrival gives time to rest before summit night approaches
3,900m to 4,035m
5 km
4 - 5 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mountain camp (tents)
DAY
5
5
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
3 - 4 hours 4 km 4,035m to 4,673m
A short trekking day to Barafu, the final camp before the summit attempt, followed by an early dinner and rest.
- Deliberately short day to conserve energy
- Final briefing from your guide on summit night logistics
- Gear check for the night climb ahead
4,035m to 4,673m
4 km
3 - 4 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mountain camp (tents)
An early dinner and rest is essential, summit night begins shortly after midnight.
DAY
6
6
Summit Night: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, Descend to Mweka Camp
12 - 15 hours 17 - 19 km 4,673m up to 5,895m, down to 3,100m
Wake shortly after midnight for the summit push, reaching Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa, around sunrise, then descend all the way to Mweka Camp the same day.
- Depart camp around midnight for a sunrise summit
- Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa
- Long descent to Mweka Camp to sleep at a safer altitude
4,673m up to 5,895m, down to 3,100m
17 - 19 km
12 - 15 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mountain camp (tents)
The hardest and most rewarding day of the climb. Guides carry emergency oxygen and monitor everyone closely.
DAY
7
7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
3 - 4 hours 10 km 3,100m to 1,640m
A final, gentler descent back through the forest to Mweka Gate, where you'll receive your summit certificate.
- Easy downhill walk through rainforest
- Summit certificates presented at the gate
- Transfer back to your hotel to celebrate
3,100m to 1,640m
10 km
3 - 4 hours
Breakfast, Lunch
Route Map
1
Machame Gate 1,800m
2
Machame Camp 2,850m
3
Shira Camp 3,840m
4
Barranco Camp 3,900m
5
Karanga Camp 4,035m
6
Barafu Camp 4,673m
7
Uhuru Peak 5,895m, summit
8
Mweka Gate 1,640m, finish
Pricing
All prices are per person in USD.
| Group Size | Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 | USD 2,500 |
| 2-3 | USD 2,200 |
| 4-10 | USD 1,950 |
Prices include all services listed under "What's Included". International flights and personal equipment are not included.
What's Included
Included
- Mountain guide & porters
- Camping equipment
- All meals on the mountain
- Park fees
- Rescue fees
Frequently Asked Questions
How fit do I need to be to climb Kilimanjaro?
No technical climbing skill is required, but a good level of cardiovascular fitness makes a real difference to how much you enjoy the climb. We recommend regular hiking, running or stair training in the months before you go.
What is your summit success rate?
Our success rate on this 7-day Machame route is 90%+, well above the industry average, largely because the extra day built into the route allows for proper acclimatisation.
What gear do I need to bring?
A full packing list is sent after booking, covering layered clothing, a warm sleeping bag, sturdy waterproof boots and trekking poles. Sleeping bags and some gear can be rented locally if needed.
Is altitude sickness a serious risk?
It's the main reason climbs fail. Our guides monitor everyone twice daily with a pulse oximeter, follow a deliberately gradual ascent profile and carry emergency oxygen and a portable altitude chamber on every climb.
What is included in the price?
Park fees, a registered mountain guide and support crew, porters, all camping equipment, three meals a day on the mountain, and rescue fees. International flights and personal gear are not included.
When is the best time to climb?
June to October and December to March offer the clearest skies and driest trails. The route is open year-round, but the long rains (April, May) make for a harder, wetter climb.
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