Mount Kilimanjaro Trek
Reach the roof of Africa.
Overview
Itinerary
Day 1Machame Gate to Machame Camp
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Trek through lush rainforest.
Activities- 5–6 hour hike
Day 2To Shira Camp
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Climb out of the forest onto the Shira Plateau.
Activities- 4–6 hour hike
Day 3Lava Tower to Barranco
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Climb high, sleep low for acclimatisation.
Activities- 6–7 hour hike
Day 4Barranco Wall to Karanga
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Scramble the famous Barranco Wall.
Activities- 4 hour hike
Day 5To Barafu base camp
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Rest and prepare for the summit.
Activities- 4 hour hike
Day 6Summit day
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Midnight start for sunrise at Uhuru Peak, then descend.
Activities- Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
Day 7Descent
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Descend to Mweka Gate and certificates.
Activities- 3–4 hour descent
What's included
- Park and camping fees
- Certified mountain guides and porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Tents and sleeping mats
- Emergency oxygen
Not included
- Flights to Kilimanjaro
- Sleeping bag hire
- Crew tips
- Travel insurance with high-altitude cover
Good to know
Mountain tents and one hotel night
Transfers between Moshi and the trailhead
Hotel in Moshi, evening briefing at 6 PM
Challenging — good fitness required
Valid passport or national ID (East African residents). Yellow fever certificate where applicable. Travel insurance strongly recommended.
Cancellations more than 45 days before departure: deposit retained. 45–21 days: 50% of the total. Less than 21 days: no refund.
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 14 days of an approved cancellation.
Departures
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Questions
How fit do I need to be?
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KSh 160,000 per adult
Reserve with a 30% deposit. Pay the balance in full or in flexible Polepole instalments up to 21 days before departure.