The majestic volcano Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) is the highest point in Africa, located in northeastern Tanzania. It is impossible not to recognize it – rising directly above the flat plains, covered with a snow cap at the top, it has become a real symbol of the country. The top of the volcano sparkles impressively in the bright African sun. Perhaps this is why the local population gave it the name Kilimanjaro, which means βsparkling mountainβ in Swahili. In ancient times, the tribes inhabiting this area, who had never seen snow in their lives, were sure that it was covered with silver.
Kilimanjaro is a mountain that can be climbed on foot, which is what makes it so attractive to all mountain tourism lovers. On this tour you will not only be able to climb to the top of Kilimanjaro, but also enjoy a wonderful East African safari. Kilimanjaro Climbing Route passes through the Machame Gate. The advantages of this route are due to its acclimatization advantages. The route is very beautiful. After the third day of climbing, you go around the mountain on the right side, which gives you the opportunity to see the peak from different angles.
Why Choose Kilimanjaro Climbing from Extreme Guide:
- We’ve been working since 2008, and more than two dozen groups, accompanied by local guides, have climbed Kilimanjaro with us.
- You’ll be accompanied by experienced, certified local guides.
- All guides have completed mountain first aid training.
- Our Kilimanjaro programs are longer because we offer an additional acclimatization day, which significantly increases your chances of a successful ascent.
- All essential expenses are included in the tour price.
- You’ll be accompanied by at least two porters for your personal belongings.
- High-quality meals tailored to your preferences.
- Groups of 2 or more people or individual travelers.
- Support throughout all stages of the tour preparation, as well as online assistance from our manager throughout the entire journey, if you choose a tour with a local guide.
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Climbing route to Kilimanjaro:
Moshi β Machame (3000 m) β Shira camp (3840 m) β Barranco camp (3950 m) β Barafu camp (4600 m) β Uhuru Peak (5895 m) β Moshi β Lake Manyara national park β Ngoro Ngoro national park β Moshi β Zanzibar β Nairobi
Yourguides for climbing Kilimanjaro
Routeclimbing Kilimanjaro by days
day
Arrival at Kilimanjaro airport. Transfer to the hotel in Moshi. Hotel accommodation, rest. Meet the guides and group.
day
The drive from Moshi to the gates of Kilimanjaro National Park takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame, located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We leave the park gates and walk through the rainforest along a winding path up the ridge. At lower elevations the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are great here.
We will continue walking for a short distance until we reach Machame camp.
Height: from 1830 m to 3050 m
Distance: 11 km/7 miles
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
day
After breakfast we leave the rainforest clearing and continue climbing along the trail, crossing
valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west into the river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.
Height: 3050m to 3850m
Distance: 5 km
Walking time: 4-5 hours
day
From the Shira plateau we continue east up the ridge, passing the junction to the Kibo summit. As we progress, our direction changes to the southeast towards the Lava Tower called Shark’s Tooth (elevation 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to a second junction leading to Arrow Glacier. We now continue our journey to the Barranco camp.
Although you will end the day at approximately the same altitude as you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for the climb.
Altitude: from 3850 m to 4,000 m
Distance: 10 km/6 miles.
Time: 5-6 hours.
day
After breakfast we leave Barranco and continue along the steep ridge up the Barranco Face to the Karanga Valley and the junction that connects to the Mweka Trail.
Altitude: from 4000 m to 4050 m
Distance: 5 km
Hiking time: 3-4 hours.
day
We continue our way to the Barafu camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from multiple angles. Here we set up camp, rest, have dinner and prepare for the climb.
Altitude: from 4050 m to 4700 m
Distance: 4 km/2 miles.
Hiking time: 3-4 hours.
day
Very early in the morning we continue our journey to the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Once at Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro and the African continent!
From the summit we begin our descent, continuing straight to Mweka camp, stopping for lunch at Barafu. You may need gaiters and trekking poles to move down on the loose gravel.
Altitude: 4,700 m to 5,895 m.
Down to 3,090 m
Distance: 5 km up / 13 km down.
Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down.
day
After breakfast we will continue our descent to the Mweka Park gate to collect our climbing certificates. At lower altitudes it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help with this.
Shorts and T-shirts will probably be all you need (have a raincoat and warm clothes handy).
Return to Moshi Hotel
Check-in. Rest, festive evening, celebration of a successful ascent.
Altitude: from 3090 m to 1,680 m
Distance: 10 km.
Hiking time: 3-4 hours.
day
After breakfast, transfer by jeep or four-wheel drive minibus to Lake Manyara National Park (about 3.5 hours). The beginning of the game drive is a photo safari in pursuit of pictures of African animals. The park is characterized by an inimitable savanna landscape, a large number of elephants and ungulates, and there are also lions and other predators. Night in tents.
day
After breakfast, transfer (about 3 hours) to Ngoro-Ngoro National Park – a unique place for safari. The crater is one of the largest in the world and is rich in birds, herbivores and predators, including the famous African Big Five. Vivid impressions and impressive photos are guaranteed to you. Return to Moshi, rest at the hotel.
day
Transfer to the hotel. Start of your holiday in Zanzibar. For an additional fee you can organize diving, excursions, and wonderful fishing.
day
Holidays in Zanzibar.
day
Flight to the homeland. Most often we fly through Nairobi, and if you have enough time, you can arrange a visit to the colorful Carnivore restaurant – one of the best grill restaurants in Africa.
Receiving a certificate of honor for climbing Kilimanjaro.
Departure home or continuation of the trip independently.
Note:
The program is not final and may be adjusted depending on the weather, the condition of the participants and other factors.
Kilimanjaro climbing route map:
Why is it profitable to go hiking with Extremeguide?
Costand conditions for climbing Kilimanjaro
Is this trip right for you?
- Yellow fever vaccinations are not required to visit Tanzania. The exception is if you’re leaving potentially dangerous countries (primarily Central Africa).
- There’s no malaria vaccine, and taking preventative medication is also unnecessaryβit’s too taxing on the body. We buy malaria medication locally just in case, but we haven’t had a single case of the disease in our groups yet.
- No medical contraindications.
Included in the price:
Local guide service:
- accompaniment by an English-speaking guide of the Extreme Guide project;
- accommodation in a 3* hotel (3 nights) (Double occupancy);
- transfer from/to the airport;
- transfers according to the program;
- travel between Ngorogo and Manyara national parks;
- permission to visit the national Ngorogo and Manyara parks;
- in tents during climbing and safari;
- 3 meals a day on the climb and safari;
- services of guides, porters and cooks during the climb and
- ;permits to visit Kilimanjaro National Park during the climbing period;
- rescue services of Kilimanjaro National Park;
- ecological fee of the National Park;
- first aid kit;
- group equipment (food tent, table, chairs, dishes and cutlery);
- international climbing certificate;
- air flight Kilimanjaro – Zanzibar – Kilimanjaro.
Accompaniment of the guide βExtreme Guideββ:
- accompaniment by a ukrainian guide of the βExtreme Guideβ project;transfers according to the program;
- hotel accommodation (Double occupancy);
- transfer from/to the airport;
- Transfers between Ngorogo and Manyara national parks;
- Permission to visit the national Ngorogo and Manyara parks;
- accommodation in tents during climbing and safari;
- 3 meals a day on the climb and safari;
- services of guides, porters and cooks during the ascent and on safari;
- Permits to visit Kilimanjaro National Park during the climb;
- Rescue services of Kilimanjaro National Park;
- Ecological fee of the National Park;
- First aid kit;
- Group equipment (food tent, table, chairs, dishes and cutlery);
- International climbing certificates;
- Flight Kilimanjaro – Zanzibar – Kilimanjaro.
The price does not include:
Local guide service:
- international flights from $1000;
- lunches and dinners in cities;
- Single occupancy surcharge;
- Tanzanian and Kenyan visas (50 USD each);
- excursions, diving, fishing in Zanzibar;
- NS and medical insurance (is mandatory);
- tips for service personnel on the climb and safari β $200-250;
- other expenses not specified in the program.
Accompaniment of the guide βExtreme Guideβ:
- international flights from $1000;
- lunches and dinners in cities;
- Single occupancy surcharge;
- Tanzanian and Kenyan visas (50 USD each);
- excursions, diving, in Zanzibar;
- insurance (required);
- tips for service personnel on the climb and safari β $300-350;
- fishing and diving in the ocean;
- other expenses not specified in the program.
Cost depending on the number of participants
| Number of participants | Cost per 1 participant (accompanied by a local guide) | Cost per 1 participant (accompanied by an βExtremeguideβ guide) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 3650 USD | 4350 USD |
| 7 | 3650 USD | 4450 USD |
| 6 | 3650 USD | 4600 USD |
| 5 | 3800 USD | 5000 USD |
| 4 | 3800 USD | 5300 USD |
| 3 | 4000 USD | 5800 USD |
| 2 | 4000 USD | 6800 USD |
| 1 | 4500 USD | 9800 USD |
Best price guarantee!
- We have included in the price all possible basic expenses for the program and guarantee that there are no hidden additional costs, while we have retained the best service at a low price: transfers, hotel accommodation, guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basics:
- Backpack or transport bag 80-100 l. (please note that in addition to personal belongings, food and public equipment should fit there) (Read more about choosing a backpack);
- Assault backpack 30-40 l;
- Sleeping bag comfort -3β¦-10 Β°C;
- pad (it is advisable to have a thick and warm rug) (Read more about choosing a pad).
Shoes and clothing:
- Trekking boots that secure the ankle (it is important that the shoes are comfortable and worn in. Usually shoes are chosen with a thick toe and 1.5-2 sizes larger than the foot size) (Read more about choosing clothes and boots);
- Changeable shoes (sneakers);
- Sandals or Crocs;
- Warm jacket at -10β¦-15 Β°C;
- Fleece hat;
- The shorts are lightweight;
- Lightweight synthetic trousers;
- Running pants (Gore-tex/any membrane);
- Running jacket (Gore-tex/any membrane);
- Warm fleece trousers;
- Rain cape (poncho raincoat);
- Thermal underwear set;
- Warm sweater;
- Socks 3 pairs (βthermal socksβ or other thick ones);
- Warm socks for the day of ascent, warm;
- Socks for overnight stays (preferably wool or down);
- Gloves or gloves (down or ski gloves; the main thing is that they are windproof);
- Synthetic T-shirt (coolmax) β 2 pcs.;
- Change of underwear;
- Sun hat;
- Swimming trunks/swimsuit;
- Buff.
Additionaly:
- A cover for a backpackΒ (or large plastic bags for packing things);
- Headlamp + set of batteries;
- Hygiene suppliesΒ (a toothbrush and a small tube of paste, a bar of soap and a little shampoo will be enough; you should not take full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, heaps of creams and lotions with you);
- Documents;
- Individual first aid kitΒ (bandage, cold, stomach, head. You also need to take into account specific and chronic diseases, if any. In addition to the individual first aid kit, the guide has a public one);
- Mountaineering goggles (protection category 3-4);
- Lipbalm;
- Sunscreen ointment;
- Water container (1-2 l.)
- Towel;
- Power Bank.
The amount of special equipment depends on the specific event; here is the most extensive list. Also, depending on the specific event, this equipment is either included in the price or not included, in which case you do not need to buy it, but can rent it from us.
- Thermos (0.5 – 1.0 liters);
- Matches + a piece of dry fuel in a sealed package;
- Camera;
- Seat;
- Work gloves.
Additional Information
In the standard version of the program with the service of Ukrainian-speaking guides, the price will be 4350 USD/person, for a group of 8 people or more. For calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the table βCost depending on the number of participantsβ for more details.
We guarantee that on the specified dates, even if there are 4 people in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimal change in cost.
To participate in the program, you must have a valid passport valid for at least six months prior to the program start date. You will receive a Tanzania visa at the airport for $50.
A company representative will meet you at the Moshi airport (details will be available closer to the start). It’s best to arrive early in the day to give you time to rest from your flight and pack for the trek.
When arriving in Tanzania, you must bring dollars no older than 2009; you can pay by card in cafes and restaurants.
We recommend bringing your own gear for the trek, as Moshi doesn’t have any specialized stores with well-known clothing and footwear brands.
You can only rent poles, a sleeping bag, a mat, and some clothing. The rental price for the entire program is $10-$15.
Things that you do not need during the trek can be left at the hotel in a separate bag.
You should be prepared for intense trekking with an elevation gain of 500-1000 m and 10-15 km of hikes. You should also be prepared for overnight stays in tents at altitudes above 4000 m. You should also be prepared for hiking conditions, including camping.
You will be accompanied by at least two service personnel, including porters who will be able to carry your bag/suitcase with your things.
In Moshe, we stay in a comfortable 3-star hotel. You can upgrade your stay for an additional fee, and we’ll book you into a higher-class hotel. During the trek, we camp in tents, with single or double occupancy.
Three nutritious meals a day: Delicious breakfasts, sandwiches with drinks for lunch, first and second courses for dinner.
A typical daily menu will include:
Breakfast
- Oatmeal
- Toast
- Pancakes
- Eggs
- Smoked sausages
- Fresh fruit (pinaple, melon, or oranges)
- Tea / Coffee / Hot chocolate
Second breakfast (lunch)
- Sandwiches
- Fresh fruit
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Buns
- Fruit juice
Dinner
- Soup
- Pasta / Rice / Potatoes
- Chicken / Beef
- Vegetables
- Salad
- Fresh Fruit
- Appetizers
Appetizers
You can bring your own snacks to ensure your enjoyment and energy boost! Chocolate is usually the best option, and if it has nuts, even better, but whatever you choose, make sure it’s healthy. If you suffer from altitude sickness, your appetite may be suppressed. These snacks should be a good addition to your meals, so make sure they’re something you enjoy eating! A powdered energy drink, such as Lucozade, is also a good source of energy and will help with the taste of the water if you’re using iodine tablets.
The climate on the mountain varies greatly depending on the altitude. We’ll pass through several climate zones. In the jungle, temperatures can reach 25Β°C and above, while on the seventh day, during the summit push, the temperature can drop to -10Β°C and below. Therefore, it’s important to choose the right clothing and sleeping bag.
Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of year. The heaviest rainfall occurs in April, May, and November, but during this period, the mountains are less crowded and the savannah is awash with greenery.
Before climbing Kilimanjaro, we recommend having experience with 2-3-day hikes in the Carpathians and the Alps at altitudes of 2,000 meters and above.
The best way to prepare for climbing Kilimanjaro is running and cycling. Begin training 3-4 months before the start of the program, gradually increasing your running time (a total of 3-4 workouts per week). A good result is 10-kilometer runs without stopping.
β No medical contraindications.
β The guide carries a group first aid kit. You should also bring your own medication for any specific ailments.
Yellow fever vaccinations are not required to visit Tanzania. The exception is if you are leaving potentially dangerous countries (primarily Central Africa).
There’s no vaccine for malaria, and taking preventative medication is also unnecessaryβit’s too taxing on the body. We buy malaria medication locally, just in case, but we haven’t had a single case of the disease in our groups yet.
If you choose a program with a local guide only, in addition to support during the planning and preparation stages, you’ll receive online assistance from our team to ensure your hike is as comfortable as possible.
We recommend the program with local guides for those with hiking experience and a basic knowledge of English.
Tipping local service staff at the end of the trek and safari is mandatory. Tips are collected by the group’s lead guide and then shared among the staff. Tipping is mandatory regardless of whether you climbed the mountain or not!
This program is potentially dangerous to the health and life of any participant.
Guides will ensure your safety as long as you comply with the TB Rules.
The decision to terminate the ascent in conditions that pose a threat to the safety of the participants is the sole responsibility of the guide accompanying the group and is not subject to discussion.
The group is accompanied by military security during the trek. Therefore, you can be 100% confident in your safety.
Absence of diseases incompatible with active tourism: List of diseases.
Features of acclimatization in high mountainsΒ
Physical and mental preparation before climbing and hiking in the mountains
The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the Β«PriceΒ» block for more details.
We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.
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