Accommodation

6 nights in tents on twin sharing.

Others

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park fees. Porters, cook and guide fees. First aid kit and oxygen. Drinking water (boiled water). Mat and mattresses. Government tax.

Transport

Gate transfer from Moshi and back to Arush.

Guide

Private English-speaking guide with Certificate of Red Cross First Aid Provider

Meals

Full board as specified in the itinerary.

Not included:

Others

Any international and domestic flight. Tanzania Visa fees. Holiday supplements. Tips for mountain guides, cooker, waiter, porter. Travel or Medical Insurance. Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags. All items of a personal nature.

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Day 1 Moshi - Mount Kilimanjaro National Park - Machame Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Moshi - Mount Kilimanjaro National Park - Machame Camp

Welcome to take our Tanzania private tour with daily departure, which can be tailored to meet your individual interests. You will enjoy a more personalized experience as the trip is only for your private party, with no other people.

Kilimanjaro National Park is located near the town of Moshi, which is about 50 minutes’ drive. So you are suggested to arrive at Moshi one day before. This morning, you will be picked up from Moshi and then drive to the Machame Gate, one of the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park’s entrance points on the southern base.

We will finalize packing and complete formalities at the gate and then start this incredible trek. You will hike through coffee and corn plantations leading to the rainforest. The trail finally directs to the Machame Camp.

During the whole trip, you will sleep in supplied tents at designated campsites, and eat meals either outdoors or inside a large dining tent. Your mountain crew will prepare all meals and set up the tents.

• Altitude: 5,400ft - 9,800ft

• Distance: 9 km/ 5.6 miles

• Hiking Duration: 5-6 hours

• Habitat: Rain Forest

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Machame Campsite

• Best time: Jan- Mar, Jun - Oct
Day 2 Machame Camp To Shira 2 Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Machame Camp To Shira 2 Camp

Today you will continue to hike through the rainforest, cross the valley on an ascending path, and then journey into the wilderness. Climb the steep Shira plateau and then enjoy a picnic lunch. Follow the trail to the Shira 2 Camp, and you will arrive in the evening.

• Altitude: 9,800ft to 12,500ft

• Distance: 5 km/ 5.6 miles

• Hiking Duration: 6-7 hours

• Habitat: Heath

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Shira 2 Campsite
Day 3 Shira 2 Camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shira 2 Camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

You will hike through the "Garden of the Thousand Miles Fairy" from the Gila Plateau and climb the huge Lava Tower known as the "Shark’s Tooth", which is to acclimatize and acclimate your body to the high altitude of the summit day. Rest in the tower and have lunch there. After the tower, you will come to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. Walk down to the Barranco Camp (13,000ft) and arrive in the evening.

• Altitude: 12,500ft to 16,000ft to 13,000ft

• Distance: 10 km/ 6.2 miles

• Hiking Duration: 6-8 hours

• Habitat: Alpine Desert

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Barranco Campsite
Day 4 Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp

This morning, leave Barranco and climb steeply up the Barranco Wall leading to the Karanga Valley. Admire the stunning landscape of the Heim Glacier and then arrive at the Karanga Camp in the evening. It is an easy day for acclimatization.

• Altitude: 13,000ft to 13,780ft

• Distance: 5 km/ 3.1 miles

• Hiking Duration: 4-5 hours

• Habitat: Alpine Desert

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Karanga Campsite
Day 5 Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

Come to the junction which connects with the Mweka trail. Continue hiking up to the Barafu Hut, today’s campsite. Upon arrival, take a good rest and get prepared for the exciting summit day tomorrow.

• Altitude: 13,780ft to 15,300ft

• Distance: 6 km/ 3.7 miles

• Hiking Duration: 4-5 hours

• Habitat: Alpine Desert

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Barafu Campsite
Day 6 Barafu Camp - Kilimanjaro Summit - Mweka Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Barafu Camp - Kilimanjaro Summit - Mweka Camp

Get up early in the midnight, around 24:00. Have a cup of coffee and put on your climbing gear. Climbing over the volcano screen and get to the Stella Point at an altitude of 18,885ft by dawn. It is the most challenging part of the trek, but you will be rewarded with amazing sunrise view. Rest for some time and then ascend to the summit, the Uhuru Peak at an altitude of 19,340ft. If you hike fast, you may probably enjoy sunrise from the summit. Standing on the roof of Africa and taking some pictures, you will feel a sense of accomplishment.

Trek down from the summit. The trail will lead to the Mweka Hut. En route, you will rest and have lunch at Barafu Camp. Arrive at the Mweka Campsite in the evening and have a good sleep tonight.

• Altitude: 15,300ft to 19,340ft, then down to 10,171ft

• Distance: 5km/ 3.1miles up and 12km/ 7.5 miles down

• Hiking Duration: 13-14 hours

• Habitat: Arctic and Rain Forest

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Mweka Campsite
Day 7 Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Arush
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Arush

From Mweka Camp, you will travel through the wilderness into the beautiful lush green forests. Get back to the Mweka Gate before noon, where you will receive your summit certificate. Leave the national park, and drive about 20 minutes to Moshi, where you will enjoy lunch of authentic African food at a restaurant. After that, continue to drive around 2 hours to Arush and escort you back to the hotel you have reserved. Your adventurous Mount Kilimanjaro trek tour will come to an end here. This should be an experience you will truly remember for a lifetime.

• Altitude: 10,171ft to 5400ft

• Distance: 10km/ 6.2 miles

• Hiking Duration: Around 3 hours

• Habitat: Rain Forest

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

* Note: If the above itinerary doesn’t meet your requirements, don’t forget that we are a customized tour provider. Don’t hesitate to tell us your preferences, interests and budget, and we’ll tailor an itinerary to meet all your needs. Let’s turn your wanderlust into reality!

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Itinerary of your trip Customized Mount Kilimanjaro Trek, Daily Departure & Private

Moshi - Mount Kilimanjaro National Park - Machame Camp

Machame Camp To Shira 2 Camp

Shira 2 Camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp

Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp - Kilimanjaro Summit - Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Arush

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