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Detailed Itineraries
Day1: Machame Gate to Machame Hut
The drive from Arusha to the Machame Gate in Mount
Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about two hours. The
journey passes through the village of Machame, which is
located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Once we reach
the park gate, climbers are requested to make their final
preparations for the climb. Porters will be seen arranging
their packs containing the food, water, firewood, and other
equipment. Make sure that you have all your daypack items
with you as the porters travel very quickly. The guides will
be pleased to assist with any additional information. We now
leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a
winding trail to the first uniport hut, which is located at
an altitude of 3, 048 meters. Lower down, the trail can be
muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good
idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the
Machame Hut. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy our dinner, and
overnight. We have now reached an altitude of 3,100 meters.
Day 2: Machame Hut to Shira Hut
After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and
continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley
walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather,
until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river
gorge at 3,658 meters. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight
at the Shira Hut campsite. For acclimatization purposes,
some parties stay
there an extra night.
Day 3: Shira Hut to Barranco Hut
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east, passing the
junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our
direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower,
called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come
to the second junction, which brings us up to the Arrow
Glacier at an altitude of 4,876 meters. We now continue down
to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 3,950 meters. Here we
rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day
at the same elevation, as when you started, this day is very
important for acclimatization and will help your body
prepare for summit day.
Day 4: Barranco Hut to Barafu Hut
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep
ridge passing the Barranco Wall, through the Karanga Valley
(4200m), and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka
Trail. We continue to the Barafu Hut, which is located at an
altitude of 4,600 meters. You have completed the South
Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many
different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and
prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and
Kibo are to be seen from this position. This section can
also be divided into 2 separate days, where an in between
camp will be made in or near the Karanga valley. This makes
the summit day a lot easier…
Day 5: Barafu Hut to Summit and Mweka Hut
Just after midnight, we continue our way to the summit of
Uhuru Peak at 5,896 meters. This part of the climb takes
about 5 - 6 hours. It can be very cold at night at these
elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the
hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with
you. At Uhuru Peak, we have reached the highest point on
Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the
summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to
the Mweka Hut campsite at 3,100 meters. This part of the
descent takes about 5 hours. You will want gaiters and
trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Later in the
evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a
well-earned sleep. Beer and soda may be available for
purchase at the Mweka Hut – the only place on this route.
Day 6: Mweka Hut to Arusha / Moshi
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka
Park Gate. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy.
Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts
will probably be plenty to wear (keep raingear and warmer
clothing handy). A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to
drive you back to hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
End of climb
Includes:
Park Entry fees, Rescue Fees, Camping/hut fees, Guide, Armed
ranger, cook, porters, hutted accommodation provided.
Mattresses, tents, pillow, 3 meals per day prepared by our
chef while trekking.
Excludes:
Tips: recommended 15% of the total amount paid to the team
for their excellent service, beverages, Personal medication
and toiletries. Sleeping bags & personal Mountain equipment,
Spare batteries for Cameras and flash lights. Pre and post
tour accommodation in Arusha.
Price per Person:
1 pax: USD 1855
2 pax: USD 1780
3 pax: USD 1705
4 pax: USD 1630
5+ pax: USD 1560
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