Tanzania - Kilimanjaro Machame
Embark on an epic trekking adventure to the top of Kilimanjaro, where every step brings you closer to the clouds and the legendary “Top of Africa”. As you ascend its trails, you will be surrounded by a mosaic of landscapes: from lush tropical forests to vast alpine tundra and lunar deserts. The mountain, surrounded by mysticism and challenges, challenges you to push your limits while the altitude and wild beauty steal your breath.
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Share the trip with other people who, like you, are eager to discover Africa. Our groups are small (maximum 14 people) to guarantee a pleasant atmosphere, a balanced pace and a closer experience.
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All the itinerary, hotels and services are planned and validated by our team so that you only have to worry about enjoying the trekking.
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- Fill in your details and confirm the reservation.
- Pay the deposit to secure your place.
- You already have the trip confirmed and it only remains to prepare for the adventure.
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A trip just for you and your group, with the freedom to adapt every detail to what you truly want to experience.
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With the Private Trip option, you can customize the itinerary, pace, accommodations, and dates to create a unique, flexible, and completely tailor-made experience.
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- Fill out the form with your ideas, dates, and preferences.
- Your trip is confirmed, and all that's left is to prepare for the adventure.
- We customize the itinerary (activities, hotels, and pace) according to your preferences.
- We confirm and book everything you need to start your safari.
Your detailed safari itinerary
Arrival in Moshi
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Moshi. Your guide will brief you on the trek and conduct an equipment check to ensure you have all the necessary mountain gear. If you're missing anything, you can rent it at the accommodation. Dinner is not included, but breakfast for the following day is.
Moshi - Machame Gate (1.800m) - Machame Camp (3.010m)
The day starts early with an information session, followed by breakfast and a 45-minute drive from Moshi (910m) to the gate of Machame Park. After registering at the door office, you will start the ascent and enter the rainforest. They'll give you a picnic box. There is a chance of rain in the forest, which will transform the path into a very muddy and slippery experience. In the evening, the porters will boil water for drinking and washing and the cook will prepare dinner before retiring to the tent to spend the night. Nighttime temperatures can already drop to freezing point in Machame camp. Distance: 11km Walking time: 6-7 hours Elevation: 1,800m to 3,010m
Machame Camp (3,010m) - Shira Camp 2 (3,850m)
You'll wake up early at Machame Camp and, after breakfast, you'll ascend for about an hour to the top of the forest. Afterwards, you'll descend for 2 hours with a gentler gradient through the moorland. After a short lunch and rest, you'll continue ascending a rocky ridge towards the Shira Plateau. At this point, you'll be able to see the Western Breach with its impressive glaciers to the east. You'll be west of Kibo, and after a short walk, you'll reach Shira Camp at 3,850 m. Porters will boil water for drinking and washing before serving dinner. The night at this exposed camp will be even colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping well below freezing. Distance: 5km Walking time: 4-5 hours Elevation: 3,010m to 3,850 m
Shira Camp 2 (3,850m) - The Lava Tower (4,600m) - Barranco Camp (3,960m)
The route now heads east into a semi-desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower, reaching an altitude of 4,630m after about 5 hours of hiking. Lunch is served in a designated area before ascending the rocky scree path to Lava Tower. Undoubtedly, the toughest day so far. It's usually around this point that some climbers will, for the first time, start to feel symptoms of breathlessness, irritability, and headaches. After lunch, you descend almost 680m to Barranco campsite, and after reaching 4,600m at Lava Tower, the true acclimatization benefit of this day becomes evident. This descent to Barranco Camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities for beautiful photos of the Western Breach and the Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley beneath the Breach and the Great Barranco Wall, which will offer you a memorable sunset as you await your dinner preparation and night at Barranco Camp. Distance: 11km Hiking time: 7-8 hours Elevation: 1,850m to 3,960m
Barranco Camp (3.960m) - Karanga Camp (3.995m) - Ice Camp (4.673m)
Start your day early with a wake-up call and have a nutritious breakfast to get ready for the day's hike. The hike may involve the ascent to the famous Barranco Wall, a coastal but stimulating stretch of the route. After conquering the Barranco Wall, you will descend into the beautiful Karanga Valley, a picturesque area with lush vegetation and stunning landscapes. Arrive at the Karanga campsite, upon arrival, our chef will prepare your lunch. After lunch, you will start the hike to the Barafu campsite. The trail may include a mix of terrain, including rocky stretches and gradual slopes. You will enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscapes and the stunning beauty of the Kilimanjaro high ground. As you climb towards the Barafu campsite, you will follow the acclimatization process at increasing height. Take the time and listen to your body to avoid problems related to altitude. Upon arrival at the Barafu campsite, our dedicated porters will take care of all the formalities, such as setting up tents, while our chef prepares your dinner. In the evening, after dinner, your experienced guide will conduct a briefing on the summit, providing essential information about the upcoming summit attempt. The guide will discuss the route, the challenges, the safety measures and the necessary preparations. After dinner, try to rest as much as possible, as you will begin the ascent to the top in the late evening. Distance: 11km Walking time: 7-8 hours Elevation: 3,960m to 4,673m
Ice Camp (4.673m) - Cim Uhuru (5.895m) - Mkewa Camp (3.100m)
Around midnight, you will head northwest through the southeast valley towards Stella Point on the crater rim. The 6-hour walk to Stella Point is a mental and physical challenge. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during a short break. During the next hour of ascent to Uhuru Peak you are likely to find snow all the way. Finally you will reach the Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire African continent. After the celebrations you will start the descent to the Mweka Camp, stopping in Barafu for lunch and rest very briefly. The return to the Mweka camp from the summit can take more than 7 hours. We strongly recommend trekking poles for loose gravel and volcano ash terrains. Distance: 13km Walking time: 12 hours Elevation: 4.673m to 5.895m to 3.100m
Mkewa Camp (3,100m) - Mkewa Gate (1,640m) - Departure to Moshi
After breakfast and a gratitude and team bonding ceremony, it's time to say goodbye. We continue our descent to Mweka Park Gate to receive your certificates. Climbers who reached Stella Point (5,685m) receive green certificates, and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5,895m) receive gold certificates. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you in Mweka village to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Dinner included at the accommodation. Distance: 10 km Walking time: 1-2 hours Elevation 3,100m to 1,640m
Transfer to the airport
Breakfast included in the accommodation and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or to the hotel in Arusha if you continue with a safari - end of our services
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Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, located in Tanzania. It rises to about 5,895 meters above sea level. It is famous for its snowy summit, something rare on a mountain so close to the equator. Kilimanjaro has several ecosystems, from jungles at the base to arctic landscapes at the top. Although it does not require technical skills to climb it, it is challenging due to its altitude and changing conditions. It is a popular destination for both adventurers and nature lovers.
Springlands Hotel is in Moshi and is ideal as a base for trekking to Kilimanjaro, which is only 43 km away. This 3-star hotel offers a bar and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. The accommodation has a 24-hour front desk and luggage can be left behind. The accommodation has several extra services such as restaurant and swimming pool.
Included
All activities and excursions mentioned in the detailed itinerary, including entrance fees and permits to all national parks
Activities
24 hour support from our local team at the destination as well as our customer service team in Spain
Service around the clock
International flights and entry visa to the country. Click here to read more about what is not included
What is not included
No mandatory treatment. However, we recommend that you visit your nearest international vaccination center to receive professional advice on malaria prophylaxis and other recommendations.
Malaria
We recommend purchasing travel insurance from IATI Seguros, with over €1,000,000 in medical coverage and the option to include cancellation coverage. Get a 5% discount here. Read more here
Insurances Travel (medical and cancellation)
Cancel your trip free of charge up to 70 days before the departure date. Read more here
Terms and Conditions
Pick up and drop off at the airport at the specified times
Transport
Currently there is no mandatory vaccine to enter Tanzania, unless at some point in the last 6 months before entering Tanzania you have been in a yellow fever endemic country (in Tanzania there is none). Even so, we recommend that you visit the nearest tropical medicine center so that specialists can advise you on the recommendations to take into account.
Vaccines
You need a visa to enter Tanzania. The easiest way is to process it at the airport, it costs $50 and is paid in cash. Alternatively, you can process it online at least 10 days before your trip.
Visas
Arrival airport must be Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
International flights
Mountain Refuge Accommodation and Hotel in Moshi
Lodges
All meals included
Meals
Not Included
Activities
All activities and excursions mentioned in the detailed itinerary, including entrance fees and permits to all national parks
Service around the clock
24 hour support from our local team at the destination as well as our customer service team in Spain
What is not included
International flights and entry visa to the country. Click here to read more about what is not included
Malaria
No mandatory treatment. However, we recommend that you visit your nearest international vaccination center to receive professional advice on malaria prophylaxis and other recommendations.
Insurances Travel (medical and cancellation)
We recommend purchasing travel insurance from IATI Seguros, with over €1,000,000 in medical coverage and the option to include cancellation coverage. Get a 5% discount here. Read more here
Terms and Conditions
Cancel your trip free of charge up to 70 days before the departure date. Read more here
Transport
Pick up and drop off at the airport at the specified times
Vaccines
Currently there is no mandatory vaccine to enter Tanzania, unless at some point in the last 6 months before entering Tanzania you have been in a yellow fever endemic country (in Tanzania there is none). Even so, we recommend that you visit the nearest tropical medicine center so that specialists can advise you on the recommendations to take into account.
Visas
You need a visa to enter Tanzania. The easiest way is to process it at the airport, it costs $50 and is paid in cash. Alternatively, you can process it online at least 10 days before your trip.
International flights
Arrival airport must be Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Lodges
Mountain Refuge Accommodation and Hotel in Moshi
Meals
All meals included
Additional information
Activities
All activities and excursions mentioned in the detailed itinerary, including entrance fees and permits to all national parks
Service around the clock
24 hour support from our local team at the destination as well as our customer service team in Spain
What is not included
International flights and entry visa to the country. Click here to read more about what is not included
Malaria
No mandatory treatment. However, we recommend that you visit your nearest international vaccination center to receive professional advice on malaria prophylaxis and other recommendations.
Insurances Travel (medical and cancellation)
We recommend purchasing travel insurance from IATI Seguros, with over €1,000,000 in medical coverage and the option to include cancellation coverage. Get a 5% discount here. Read more here
Terms and Conditions
Cancel your trip free of charge up to 70 days before the departure date. Read more here
Transport
Pick up and drop off at the airport at the specified times
Vaccines
Currently there is no mandatory vaccine to enter Tanzania, unless at some point in the last 6 months before entering Tanzania you have been in a yellow fever endemic country (in Tanzania there is none). Even so, we recommend that you visit the nearest tropical medicine center so that specialists can advise you on the recommendations to take into account.
Visas
You need a visa to enter Tanzania. The easiest way is to process it at the airport, it costs $50 and is paid in cash. Alternatively, you can process it online at least 10 days before your trip.
International flights
Arrival airport must be Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Lodges
Mountain Refuge Accommodation and Hotel in Moshi
Meals
All meals included
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