MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
Mt Kilimanjaro Summit Expedition
Overview
Stand on the Roof of Africa. This 7-day Machame Route expedition offers the perfect balance of challenge and achievable success. With excellent acclimatization profiles, expert mountain guides, and top-tier equipment, you'll traverse five ecological zones from rainforest to arctic summit. The Machame Route's 'walk high, sleep low' approach maximizes your summit success rate while immersing you in Kilimanjaro's breathtaking biodiversity.
Highlights
Day by Day
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Register at the gate and trek through montane rainforest to Machame Camp. Evening briefing with your guide team.
Machame to Shira Camp
Steep climb through heath and moorland zones with views of Shira Plateau. Acclimatization walk in the afternoon.
Shira to Lava Tower to Barranco
Climb to Lava Tower (4,600m) for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp. Classic 'walk high, sleep low' day.
Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp
Scale the dramatic Barranco Wall, then traverse valleys to Karanga Camp. Shorter day for rest and acclimatization.
Karanga to Barafu Camp
Final ascent to base camp. Early dinner and rest before the midnight summit push.
Summit to Mweka Camp
Midnight start to reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise. Descend to Mweka Camp for overnight.
Mweka Gate Descent
Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive summit certificates and celebrate with your team.
INCLUDED
- Professional KILIMO-certified mountain guides
- Porter team (4 porters per climber)
- All park fees and camping permits
- Quality mountain tents and sleeping mats
- All meals during the climb
- Pre-climb hotel night in Moshi
- Airport transfers
- Summit certificate
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal climbing gear rental
- Gratuities for guide team
- Soft drinks and snacks
- Pre/post-climb accommodation
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