8 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing

8 Days

African Safari Holiday in Tanzania. Tanzania Safari Package.

We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 0800hrs and drive to the Machame Gate. After registration and clearances,

DURATION: 8  Days
COUNTRY: Tanzania
DEPARTURES: Marangu Route –  Any day
DESTINATION:  Kilimanjaro National Park/  Machame Camp /Shira Camp / Baranco Camp / Barafu Camp / Mweka  Camp
D Transfers, Attractions & Activities  Meal Plan

Overnight

1 Meet and Greet • Arusha. Transfer To Machame Gate. 6-7 Hours Trek. Machame. L D

Machame Camp.

2 Morning 5-6hrs Trek. Shira Cathedral B L D

Shira Camp.

3 Morning Acclimatizing. Shira Plateau Hike. B L D

Shira Camp.

4 Trek from Shira camp to Baranco Camp via Lava Tower B L D

Baranco Camp

5 Trek from Baranco Camp to Karanga Valley. B L D

Karanga Valley Camp

6 Early Morning Transfer To Trek To Barafu Camp. B L D

Camp.

7 Ascent to Uhuru Peak. Arrive at The Summit at Sunrise B L D

Camp.

8 Descent to Mweka Gate. Receive Summit Certificate and Transfer Back to Your Hotel. B L

Arusha/Home/Hotel

8 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing tour itinerary

Day 1 :

We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 0800 and drive to the Machame Gate. After registration and clearances, begin your trek through a spectacular forest area, reaching Machame Camp after 6 or 7 hours. There you will have dinner and overnight (2,700M- 8,856 Ft)
Meal Plan: {L, D}

Day 2 :

After a short descent, you will begin your trek towards Shira Cathedral. Continuing on, you will pass by a superb bivi cave, just before arriving at Shira Camp, at 3,700 M (about 12,025 Ft), where you will have dinner and overnight. Today’s climb is about 5-6 hours. Start about 8:30 and trek until about 1:30.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3 :

First Acclimatizing day at Shira. You hike up towards Shira Plateau for about half day, returning to Shira Camp for meals and overnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}.

Day 4 :

Another day of acclimatization. Trek from Shira camp to Baranco Camp via Lava Tower. Starting at 8 AM until 1:30 PM. You will have dinner and overnight at Baranco Camp. During the day you will climb to 4,200 M (13,650 Ft), then descend to 3,950 M (about 11,850 Ft) at Baranco Camp for overnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 5 :

Trek from Baranco Camp starting at about 8:30 AM to Karanga Valley, 4,100 M (about 13,325 Ft.). You will arrive about 11:30 AM. This is an additional acclimatization day.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 6 :

Beginning about 8:30 AM, trek to Barafu camp, 4,550 M (about 14,788 Ft), arriving about 12:30 PM., where you will remain until your final ascent to the top.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 7 :

Shortly after midnight, arise and begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will then begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak, 5,896 M (about 19,620 Ft) about 12:30 AM and arrive at the summit at sunrise, about 7 AM. You will descend to Mweka Camp 3,100M (9,300 Ft).
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 8 :

After completing your descent to Mweka Gate, arriving by about noon. You will receive your Summit Certificate and transfer back to your hotel.
Meal Plan: {B, L}

Price

$3,890.00 /Adult

Safari Price Includes:

  • Transfer To and From the base of the mountain
  • Full board accommodation in whilst on the trek
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Moshi before the trek and in tents on the mountain as per the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees to include government taxes
  • Service of an English speaking professional Mountain guide on the mountain, porters, and skilled cook

Safari price does not include:-

  • Tips, laundry, sleeping bags, drinks and climbing gears
  • Travel insurance with evacuation fee
  • International flights and taxes
  • Visas 
  • Items of a personal nature and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
  • Hiking gear:
  • Sleeping bags
  • Hiking boots
  • Water proof jackets and pants(trousers)
  • Hand gloves
  • Warm clothing
  • At least 5 t-shirts
  • Extra sport shoes or sandals
  • Warm fleece 
  • Thermal suit
  • Hiking stick
  • Hat
  • Getter
  • Note: a resident must present a resident card or alien card, they never consider waiting letter.
Best time to go

Best time to climb mount Kilimanjaro is January to March and June to October.

January – March the routes are not very busy and the slopes are quieter although there is high possibility of encountering snow.

June – October the routes are busy but the weather is perfect.

Is it a private or group tour?

This is a private tour.

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

8 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing
From $3,890.00
/ Adult