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Trip Overview
Overview
The classic Machame Route to Uhuru Peak, 6 days on the mountain (8 days total including your arrival and departure days), climbing through rainforest, moorland and alpine desert with a professional mountain crew. Route: Kilimanjaro Airport to Machame Gate to Shira to Barranco to Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka.
In Pictures
Photos
The Route
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival & Briefing
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, hotel check-in and a full equipment check and mountain briefing with your guide, covering the route, pacing and what to expect at altitude.
Day 2
Machame Gate - Machame Camp
The climb begins at Machame Gate, climbing steadily through montane rainforest thick with moss and birdsong to Machame Camp. It is a good introduction to the guide team's 'pole pole' (slowly, slowly) pace, which does more for a successful summit than speed ever does.
Day 3
Machame Camp - Shira Camp
The trail climbs out of the forest onto the moorland of the Shira Plateau, an open, high-altitude expanse with the first real views back across the plains and ahead to Kibo's summit cone. Camp is set on the plateau itself, noticeably colder once the sun drops.
Day 4
Shira - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp
A 'climb high, sleep low' acclimatization day: the route rises to the Lava Tower at around 4,600 metres before descending into the dramatic Barranco Valley, where giant senecio plants stand against the cliff walls. Sleeping at a lower altitude than the day's high point helps the body adjust.
Day 5
Barranco - Barafu Camp
The day opens with the Barranco Wall, a steep but non-technical scramble that looks more intimidating from below than it feels underfoot, then continues across ridges and valleys to Barafu Camp, the exposed, rocky base for the summit push.
Day 6
Summit Attempt - Uhuru Peak - Millennium Camp
A midnight start, climbing switchbacks in the dark and cold toward Stella Point on the crater rim, then along the rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, usually reached around sunrise. The long descent afterward continues all the way to Millennium Camp.
Day 7
Millennium Camp - Mweka Gate - Hotel
The final descent passes back through forest to Mweka Gate, where certificates are issued, before a transfer to your hotel for a hot shower and a proper meal.
Day 8
Departure
Airport transfer and departure, or extra time to relax before your onward flight.
Transparent Pricing
Rates
Prices are per person in USD, based on the group size shown. Prices include everything listed under "What's Included" below.
| Group Size | Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 | USD 2,550 |
| 2-4 | USD 2,250 |
| 5-10 | USD 2,050 |
Logistics
What's Included
Included
- Professional mountain guide, porters and cook
- Park fees and camping/hut fees for the route
- All meals on the mountain and drinking water
- Airport transfer and pre-climb briefing
- 24/7 guest support while travelling
Not Included
- International flights unless specifically added
- Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
- Tips for guides, porters and cook
- Personal climbing gear (rentals available on request)
- Items not specifically stated under inclusions
Good To Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private departure with your own vehicle and guide (or private mountain crew for treks), not a shared group tour.
Is the price shown final?
Suggested price is a planning figure, not a live quotation. Final price is recalculated by season, number of travellers, accommodation level, park fees, flights, vehicle type and availability.
What is included in the price?
Your mountain guide, porters and cook, park and camping fees for the route, all meals and drinking water on the mountain, and the airport transfer.
What is not included?
International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal climbing gear, and tips for the mountain crew.