Want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro Africa highest peak? We arrange Tanzania budget adventure holiday trekking trips from Nairobi to Tanzania to climb Mt Kilimanjaro.

Epic Active Adventure 3 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour.

On this trip, you will hike on the Marangu Route with two nights on the mountain before returning to Moshi. You will NOT reach the summit. All short treks are offered on a private basis, and you can start on any day of the year. The short treks are geared for people who like to hike but reaching the summit isn’t a “must do”, and allow one to experience the excitement of hiking on the highest peak on the African continent. All trekking inside of the Tanzania National Park require the services of a certified Kilimanjaro guide, and the Marangu route is the only route where short treks are allowed. For an overnight hike you will stay at the park huts.

Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

• Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft

• Distance: 8km/5mi

• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

• Habitat: Montane Forest

• Meals: LD

• Budget Lodging: Mandara Hut

Day 2: Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.

• Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft

• Distance: 12km/7.5mi

• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

• Habitat: Heathland

• Meals: BLD

• Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut

Day 3: Hike from Horombo Hut to park gate, return to Moshi

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

A vehicle will meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).

• Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft

• Distance: 20km/12.5mi

• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

• Habitat: Forest

• Meals: B

 

 

7-Days Kilimanjaro Climbing via Machame Route|Whiskey Route.

Overview.
Machame route "Whiskey route" is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south, beginning with a short drive from Arusha/Moshi to Machame Gate. The path leads hikers through the rain forest to Shira Plateau. Here, many of Kilimanjaro’s routes converge. Then the route turns east and traverses underneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Field on a path non as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route.

Tour Itinerary

7-Day Climb Kilimanjaro via Machame Route|Whiskey Route.

Day 1 Arusha|Machame Gate|Machame Camp
Your day starts early with briefing, then drive from Arusha/Moshi to Mt Kilimanjaro National Park, passing by the village of Machame to meet your climb crew at the Machame Gate. As you begin the gentle ascent, the trail winds though the verdant afromontane rainforest that beards Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes. Moss and tattered lichen dangles from tall branches, tree ferns rest in soft cradles, and begonias, busy lizzie impatiens, and violas bloom year-round in multiple colors on the forest floor. Many species of birds – as well as colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and other creatures of the forest – can be seen and heard. The first camp is set amongst giant heather at Machame Camp. lower slopes of the mountain. As we leave the park gate, we walk through the dense rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge until we reach the Machame Camp.
Elevation: 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Distance: 11 km | 7 miles
Habitat: Rain Forest.
Main Destination:Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2 Machame Camp| Shira Camp
Leaving the glades of the rainforest behind, you continue on an ascending path along a steep ridge onto heather-clad moorland. This is known as the heath zone and, as the vegetation becomes more sparse, attractive helichrysum and lobelia are the only plants dominating the harsh mountain landscape. Various geological features can be observed, ranging from lava tubes to glacial valleys. A picnic lunch is taken on trail today. Continue up a rocky ridge onto the Shira Plateau. By now you can see the Western Breach with its stunning glaciers, and after a short hike you reach the Shira Camp. Your tent tonight can definitely be described as “a room with a view” looking out towards the snow-dusted Kibo peaks. Overnight Shira Camp.
Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Distance: 5 km | 3 miles
Habitat: Heath.
Main Destination:Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:Budget campingOn Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day 3 Shira Camp| Lava Tower| Barranco Camp
Today is a walk-high sleep-low day. You ascend into alpine desert towards the main peak of Kibo, where the western glaciers become clearly visible. Lunch is taken as a picnic en route. If you feel very strong there is an optional ascent of the 300-foot-tall Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp in the afternoon, passing through the strange yet beautiful ‘Garden of the Senecios’ (giant groundsel), which also features many giant lobelias. The Barranco Valley is one of the prettiest areas of the entire trail. This is long day but the next time you head to this altitude is in two days’ time, making this a great acclimatization day! Overnight at Barranco Camp.
Shira Camp to Lava Tower
Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Distance: 7 km | 4 miles
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Distance: 3 km | 2 miles
Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Main Destination:Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4 Barranco Camp| Karanga Camp
You now have a relatively short day to reach Karanga Camp, after conquering the intimidating Barranco Wall. Be prepared to use all four limbs as you traverse the wall to the top of the Karanga Valley. From here, follow a path that sojourns through many inclines and declines to Karanga Camp, arriving in the late afternoon. Our selection of Karanga Camp is strategic – significant time at altitude is essential for safe acclimatization. Sunsets here are particularly spectacular with views of the southern glacial valleys and ice fields towering over 3000 feet above you. Overnight at Karanga Camp.
Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Distance: 5 km | 3 miles
Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5 Karanga Camp| Barafu Camp
Today we leave Karanga Camp and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit. Once again lunch is taken in this high camp, allowing plenty of time to relax before the summit bid. Desolate alpine desert and, at times, strong winds rip over this camp, yet in the evenings splendid views of Mawenzi Peak are the norm. A relatively early dinner is taken before resting for the evening. Overnight at Barafu Camp.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6 Barafu Camp|Uhuru Peak| Mweka Camp
Depart just before midnight for the final summit bid. Patience and persistence is the name of game to reach the summit, and this is the coldest, windiest section of your adventure. Most likely by dawn, as the first rays of light start to appear across the Tanzanian landscape, you arrive near the rim at Stella Point, at an altitude of 18,652ft. Here, you are rewarded with the most glorious sunrise you are ever likely to see, appearing over Mawenzi Peak.
Ascending via Stella Point affords a relatively short final section to Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa! Take as many pictures as you can! After a short celebration at the summit, begin the ebullient trek down. Go slowly and enjoy the wonderful rainforest scenery as you head towards Mweka Camp, arriving before dusk. With every step the air has more and more oxygen so although your legs will be jelly your heart will be light. Overnight Mweka Camp.
Main Destination:Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7 Mweka Camp| Mweka Gate| Arusha
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Arusha/Moshi.
Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Distance: 10 km | 6 miles
Habitat: Rain Forest.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour

 

7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame Route.

The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. Compared to Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. It is considered a difficult route, better suited for more adventurous folks, and those with some hiking or backpacking experience.
The Machame route, non as the “Whiskey” route, is now the most popular route on the mountain.
Machame approaches from the southwest and descends using Mweka, rewarding climbers with views of the expansive Shira Plateau, an optional scramble up Lava Tower, a climb up the Great Barranco Wall, and a traverse underneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Icefield. The descent occurs on the Mweka route.
Climbers sleep in supplied tents at designated campsites, and eat meals either outdoors or inside a large dining tent. Staff prepares all meals and sets up the tents.

Day 1: Arusha – Machame Gate (1830 m/6000 ft.) – Machame Huts (3030 m/9940 ft.)
Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles
Walking time: 5-7 hours
Altitude gain: 1200 m/3940 ft.

Day 2: Machame Huts – New Shira Camp (3850 m/12630 ft.)
Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles
Walking time: 4-6 hours
Altitude gain: 820 m/2690 ft.

Day 3: New Shira Camp – via Lava Tower (4640 m/15220 ft.) – Barranco Huts (3985 m/13070 ft.)
Walking distance: 10 km/6.2 miles
Walking time: 5-7 hours
Altitude gain: 135 m/440 ft. (790 m/2590 ft. to Lava Tower)

Day 4: Barranco Huts – Karanga Camp (4040 m/13255 ft.)
Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Altitude gain: 55 m/185 ft.

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Huts (4680 m/15360 ft.)
Walking distance: 3.5 km/ 2.2 miles
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Altitude gain: 640 m/2105 ft.

Day 6: Summit attempt via Stella Point (5752 m/18871 ft.) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m/19340 ft.) and descent to Millennium Camp (3820 m/12530 ft.) (Or to Mweka Hut)
Walking distance: 5 km/3 miles ascent + 10 km/6.2 miles descent
Walking time: 5-6 hrs. + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (the overall walking time may vary from 10 – 16 hours)
Altitude gain: 1072 m/ 3511 ft. (Stella Point) or 1215 m/3980 ft. (Uhuru Peak)
Descent: 2075 m/6810 ft.

Day 7: Millennium Camp – Machame Gate – Arusha /Moshi
Walking distance: 20 km/12.5 miles
Walking time: 5 hours
Descent: 1990 m/6530 ft.

 

Trip Overview.

Rongai Route on Kilimanjaro Trekking Tours

The Rongai route ascends Kilimanjaro from the north-eastern side of the mountain, along with the border between Tanzania and Kenya. This route retains a sense of unspoiled wilderness and offers a different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching it from the north. No experience is required for climbing but you should be in good physical condition as it's a little technical... 6 days 5 nights from Arusha... Kilimanjaro Rongai Route 6 days 5 nights Trekking Tours.

Day 1: Rongai Gate (1950m)? Simba camp (2600m).

Hiking time: 3-4 hours.

Distance: About 8 km.

Habitat: Montana Forest

Pick up from your hotel drive for two hours and a half to Marangu park gate for formalities registration after that transfer to the Rongai trailhead in about 3hours. Meet your guide and porters before you begin your hike from the Nale Moru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest and then climbs gently through a forest. The trail is not at all steep but is rather a gentle hike through beautiful country. The first night's camp is at Simba Camp, at about 2,600 meters. There are a toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut. Water can be found just down the trail below samba camp.

Day 2: Simba Cave (2600m) - Kikelewa Cave (3600m).

Hiking time: 4-5 hours.

Habitat: Moorlands

Breakfast then continues up towards Kibo, passing Second cave at 3450m continue to Kikelelwa reaching Kikelelwa Cave at about 3600 meters. The views start to open up and you begin to feel you're on a really big mountain! Water is in the obvious stream below the cave, although you might have to wander downhill a way to find some. Overnight at 3rd Cave camp (Kikelewa Caves).

Day 3: Kikelewa Cave (3600) - Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330m).

Hiking time: 3-4 hours.

Habitat: Moorlands

A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area.

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m) - Kibo hut (4700m).

Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours.

Habitat: Alpine desert.

Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins around midnight. Overnight at Kibo Camp.

Day 5: SUMMIT ATTEMPT, Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m).

Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru, 6 hours to descend to Horombo.

Distance: 6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent.

Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit.

You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. This is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman's point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do the Kili shuffle and move slowly. From Gillman's Point, you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction - you made it. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you can spend, taking photographs, before the 3-hour descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest, you gather all your gear for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) where you will overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later in the evening, you enjoy your last dinner (with soft drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain and well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stirring emotions.

Day 6: Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m).

Hiking time: 6 hours.

Distance: About 27 km. After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate, you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gillman's Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. You now drive back to Arusha or Moshi where your epic active adventure trekking Tour ends with sweet memories.

DAY 7: Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate – Moshi or Arusha

Breakfast then descend downwards to Mweka gate for 3-4hrs, collect your diploma if you make to the summit then transfer back to Arusha in 2hrs or Moshi in 30minutes.

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Trip Overview

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Lemosho route on Kilimanjaro climbing tours

Lemosho route is the most foresightful and numerous far-flung routes to Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Following lovely forests and moorlands, it crosses the Shira plateau to link up wide awake with the Machame route. Kids may well be accompanied on the first day by a furnished ranger for the forest's regarding the lemosho Glades are rich in buffalo, elephant and variant game. Kilimanjaro Hemingway, Kilimanjaro dark jazz. Climbing and watching wildlife on foot.6 days from Arusha. Kilimanjaro –Lemosho route 6 days 5 nights climbing

Day One: Arusha/Moshi – londrosi gate – lemosho

Your day starts early with a briefing, followed by breakfast and a 2-hour drive from Arusha / Moshi (910m) to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). The guides and porters prepare and pack the supplies and your equipment in the village. You will receive a lunch pack and you can also buy mineral water in the village. From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2100m, 11 km, 45 minutes). You will have a lunch break and about half way and then walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree campsite, 2750m, 3 hours) Your porters (arriving at the camp site long before you) will have your tent set upon on your arrival. In the evening the porters will boil drinking and washing water and the cook will prepare dinner before you retire to your tent for the night. Night temperatures can already drop to freezing point at this campsite.

Day Two: Mti Mkubwa -Shia Two Camp.

You rise early at Mti Mkubwa camp and, after breakfast, you climb an hour or so to the top of the forest and then the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. Several streams are crossed. A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2-camp on moorland meadows next to a stream (3840m). By now you will be able to see, in an easterly direction, the Western Breach with its stunning glaciers. The porters will boil drinking and washing water, before serving dinner. The night at this exposed camp will even be colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing. Enjoy dinner and overnight.

Day Three: Shira Two Camp-Baranco Camp.

The route now turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower where you reach an altitude of 4600m after about a 5 hours walk. Lunch is served in a designated area before ascending the rocky scree path to Lava Tower (4600m). Definitely the toughest day so far. It is normally around this point, where for the first time, some climbers will start to feel symptoms of breathlessness, irritability, and headaches. After lunch, you descent again by almost 650m to the Barranco camping area and after reaching the high altitude of 4600m at Lava Tower, the true acclimatization benefit of this day becomes clear. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for your dinner.

Day Four: Baranco-Barafu Camp.

Make sure that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents. The summit is now a further 1345m up and you will make the final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski stick and thermal clothing for your summit attempt. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 19h00 and try to get some precious rest and sleep. Overnight at Barafu camp.

Day Five: Barafu-Uhuru Peak-Mweka Camp.

You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea, you shuffle off into the night. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6-hour walks to Stella point is for many climbers, mentally and physically the most challenging on the route. At Stella Point (5685m) you will stop for a short rest and then proceed to the summit. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your life. The walk back to Barafu from the summit takes about 3 hours. Here you will have a well-earned but short rest and collect the rest of your gear, before heading down to Mweka hut (3100m). Overnight at Mweka Camp.

Day Six: Mweka Camp-Mweka Pak Gate-Arusha.

After an early breakfast, it is a short 3-hour and scenic hike back to the Park gate. It is strongly recommended not to pay your porters any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate safely. From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy 3 km (1 hour) hike. In the Mweka village, you will and drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations! Overnight in Moshi hotel.

 

Main Routes Trekking, Climbing & Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

 

Rongai Route on Kilimanjaro Trekking Tours.

The Rongai route ascents Kilimanjaro from the north-eastern side of the mountain, along with the border between Tanzania and Kenya. This route retains a sense of unspoiled wilderness and offers a different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching it from the north. No experience is required for climbing but you should be in good physical condition as it's a little technical.

Umbwe Route Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour.

The umbwe route is one of the direct routes to the southern glaciers Furthermore the western breach. It is maybe the most scenic, non-technical route on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is relatively taxing, initially due to the reasonably fast ascent to higher altitude, but the rewards are plentiful. Very steep route best suited to more experienced trekkers. Not very frequented with climbers 6 days from Arusha.

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