Mount Kilimanjaro

June 17–28, 2027

Located in Tanzania (East Africa), it is the highest mountain on the African continent and one of the famous “Seven Summits”, the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.

We invite you on a striking cultural and scenic adventure along the beautiful, wild Machame Route, the most popular route up Kilimanjaro.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at the airport in Tanzania

Transfer to Moshi 910 m a.s.l.

Briefing with the local operator and free afternoon

Day 2

9:00 a.m. Breakfast

10:00 a.m. Visit to a Maasai tribe. We take part in a ceremony and learn about their customs.

Day 3

6:00 a.m. Breakfast

7:00 a.m. Transfer to “Machame Village”, 1,500 m a.s.l.

8:00 a.m. Park entry and start of the trek to Machame Camp, 2,800 m a.s.l.

2:00 p.m. Arrival at Machame Camp, 2,800 m a.s.l., lunch and free afternoon

5:00 p.m. Afternoon snack

7:00 p.m. Dinner

Approx. 6 hrs; 10 km; 1,600 m elevation gain; Technical difficulty: rainforest trail

Day 4

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Start of the trek to the “Shira Plateau” (3,750 m a.s.l.)

2:00 p.m. Arrival at “Shira Plateau” Camp (3,750 m a.s.l.) and lunch

5:00 p.m. Afternoon snack

7:00 p.m. Dinner

Approx. 4.5 hrs; 5 km; 840 m elevation gain; Technical difficulty: ridge and trail; Views: waterfalls, “Mount Meru”, “Western Breach” and “The Breach Wall”

Day 5

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Start of the trek to “Lava Tower”, 4,700 m a.s.l.

12:00 p.m. Lunch at “Lava Tower”

2:00 p.m. Arrival at “Barranco” Camp, 3,950 m a.s.l.

5:00 p.m. Afternoon snack

7:00 p.m. Dinner

Approx. 5.5 hrs; 11 km; 840 m elevation gain; 650 m descent; Technical difficulty: semi-desert, mountain trail. Views: “Arrow” Glacier

Day 6

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Start of the trek to “Karanga Camp”, 3,960 m a.s.l.

2:00 p.m. Arrival at “Karanga Camp”, 3,960 m a.s.l., and lunch

5:00 p.m. Afternoon snack

7:00 p.m. Dinner

Approx. 3.5 hrs; 7 km; 300 m elevation gain; 300 m descent; Technical difficulty: mountain trail; Views: “Heim” Glacier and “Kersten” Glacier, Karanga Valley

Day 7

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Start of the trek to “Barafu Base Camp”, 4,640 m a.s.l.

11:00 a.m. Arrival at Base Camp

1:00 p.m. Lunch

5:00 p.m. Afternoon snack/dinner

Approx. 3 hrs; 3 km; 680 m elevation gain; Technical difficulty: open, rocky mountain terrain

Day 8

12:00 a.m. Breakfast

1:00 a.m. Start of the summit trek to “Kilimanjaro”, 5,890 m a.s.l.

6:00 a.m. Arrival at “Stella Point”, 5,739 m a.s.l., at sunrise

7:00 a.m. Arrival at “Uhuru”, 5,890 m a.s.l., the highest summit of “Kilimanjaro”

8:00 a.m. Start of the descent to “Mweka Camp”, 3,100 m a.s.l.

Approx. 6 hrs; 7 km; 1,200 m elevation gain; 2,500 m descent; Technical difficulty: snow-covered terrain, slopes, steep gradients

Day 9

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Start of the return trek to “Mweka Gate”, 1,630 m a.s.l.

12:00 p.m. Park exit and transfer to Moshi

1:00 p.m. End of the expedition

Day 10 “Tarangire Safari”

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Transfer to Tarangire National Park

10:00 a.m. Park entry and start of the safari (4×4 and guide)

1:00 p.m. Lunch

5:00 p.m. Transfer to “Mto wa Mbu”

8:00 p.m. Dinner

Possible sightings: lions, giraffes, rhinos, among others

Day 11

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Start of the safari and descent into the “Ngorongoro Crater”

12:00 p.m. Lunch inside the crater

5:00 p.m. Return to “Moshi”

8:00 p.m. End of the expedition

Possible sightings: zebras, hippos, lions, hyenas, rhinos, among others

Attention! You can add two extra days on the coast of Zanzibar

Includes

Personal assistance during the “Kilimanjaro” ascent (Kilihome Adventures) Premium service

Pre-trip advice

Gear portering, 20 kg per person

Logistics:

  • Clothing and gear briefing
  • Training routine
  • Itinerary planning

Services during the “Kilimanjaro” expedition and the safari excursions:

  • Guides
  • 3–4 assistants per person
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon snack
  • Dinner
  • Transportation

Government taxes included

Drinking water provided at all times

Price: USD 3,200

All credit cards accepted

CBU No.: 0200342711000011604776 // Alias: VIA.LIBRE.AVENTURA

“Albatros Travel” Travel Agency (E.V.T.) License No. 12586

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X This service DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Airfare
  • Accommodation and meals in Moshi
  • Costs of evacuation or early departure from the program
  • Tips

This activity requires physical fitness and previous mountain experience

Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry into Tanzania

Personal Gear

  • Dry bag, approx. 60 L
  • Trekking backpack, 30 to 40 L
  • 2 fleece jackets
  • 4 T-shirts (2 thermal)
  • UV-protection shirts
  • 2 pairs of shorts
  • 3 pairs of pants (2 trekking, 1 thermal)
  • Underwear (4 changes)
  • 4 pairs of socks (2 thermal)
  • 1 down jacket (800 fill power or similar)
  • 1 waterproof shell (Gore-Tex type)
  • 1 pair of Crocs or similar (for rest)
  • 1 pair of trekking boots with non-slip soles (rigid or semi-rigid)
  • 1 pair of sneakers (running type)
  • 1 wool beanie
  • 2 buffs or neck gaiters
  • 2 pairs of warm gloves (liner gloves and mittens)
  • 1 cap with visor
  • 2 water bottles, 1 L each
  • 1 pair of sunglasses (UV 400; category 3 or 4)
  • 1 headlamp (with spare batteries)
  • 2 trekking poles
  • 1 sleeping bag
  • 5 garbage bags
  • 1 helmet (climbing or bike)
  • 1 personal hygiene kit (towel, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, hand cream, wet wipes, toilet paper, lip balm, sunscreen).
  • 1 basic personal first-aid kit (adhesive bandages, gauze, hypoallergenic tape, povidone-iodine, latex gloves, 1 elastic ankle bandage, 1 elastic wrist bandage, 1 blister pack of ibuprofen, 1 Reliverán sublingual anti-nausea tablet)
  • Snow gaiters, double boots and crampons (in case of adverse weather)