Arrived in Tanzania

Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where you will meet Hilbas representatives, be picked up and transferred to the hotel for hot showers, comfortable beds, briefing, and gear checks. We will also arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.

Day 1- Machame Gate to Machame Hut

Mount Kilimanjaro - Machame Camp
Elevation: 1800m/5940ft to 2900m/9570ft
Distance: 11 km
Hiking time: 6 hours
Vegetation Zone: Rainforest.
We will pick you up from the hotel and drive you 45 minutes to Machame Gate. Here you will pass through villages located on the lower slopes of the mountain.

Machame Hut to Shira Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Shira Camp
Elevation: 2900m/9870ft to 3750m/12375ft
Distance: 5 km
Hiking time: 6 hours
Vegetation Zone: Moorland
This is the shortest day. After breakfast, the route continues up through a steep rocky ridge with wide views of the Shira Plateau, Kibo Peak, and Mt. Meru as she floats among the clouds.

Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Barranco Camp
Elevation: 3750m/12375ft to 3900m/12870ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 7 hours
Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert
The morning begins with a long crossing of the plateau as we head east toward Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower. This will take 3-4 hours to reach Lava Tower (4600m/15180ft) Packed lunches or Hot lunches are served at the Tower, this is a very important area for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. After that, we now continue down to the Barranco Camp where we take 2 hours, here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp

Elevation: 3900m/12870ft to 3930m/12969ft to 4670m/15411ft

Distance: 10 km

Hiking time: 8 hours

Vegetation Zone: Moorland

The day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine, and then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall to the top, here you will have a view of Heim Glacier, some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley, after hot lunch at the camp, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp, across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around, steep walk to Barafu, the remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk. The Camp usually offers stunning views of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp

Elevation: 3900m/12870ft to 3930m/12969ft to 4670m/15411ft

Distance: 10 km

Hiking time: 8 hours

Vegetation Zone: Moorland
This is your special day when your dream comes true, your guide will wake you around 23:00 for tea and biscuits, Summit will begin through a steep over loose volcanic scree with some well-graded switchbacks and a slow but steady pace will lead us towards Stella Point on the crater rim (5696m/18800ft) for about 5 to 6 hours.

After a short rest, you will continue hiking for about 1 hour to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Here you will have a short time to take photographs around the summit. The Barafu campsite descent is fast. After lunch, we proceed to descend through the moorland to reach the final Mweka Campsite for dinner and overnight for the last day on the mountain.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Mount Kilimanjaro - Mweka Camp
Elevation: 3100m/10230ft to 1700m/5610ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 4 hours
Vegetation Zone: Rainforest
This is another big day which your staff will sing and dance for you. After all, the descent will be on a well-maintained trail through the lovely rain forest with many birds, tall trees, flowers, and many interesting things. Our route will end at Mweka Gate which will require all hikers to sign out and receive certificates of completion. Driver from Hilbas tours will drive back Hotel, on the way back you will pass through coffee and banana farms around Mweka village.

Departure from Tanzania

Chanya Lodge - After an early breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your home departure flight.

• Two hikers shared a tent on Mount Kilimanjaro (except for solo climbs).
• 3 standard meals a day on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
• All our guides hold Wilderness First Aid certifications.
• All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery, etc.)
• Medical kits
• Transportation from the hotel to Kilimanjaro National Park and back to the hotel.
• All drinks on the hike (Coffee, tea, Milo tea, water, etc).
• Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp masters, porters, cooks, etc.).
• Vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, halal, and other meal plans are available
• Two nights in the hotel, before and after climbing, - 2 guests per room (except for solo climbs)
• Guides, porters, waiters, cook’s accommodation, Entry fees on the mountain and Salaries
• All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park, -Camping fees, Vehicle fees, Rescue fees.
• Transportation from JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport) for pick-up and drop-off.
• Oxygen cylinders and Oximeters
• Professional / Experienced English-speaking Mountain guides, licensed by –Kilimanjaro National Park.

• Lunch and dinner at the hotel ($15-20 per person per meal)
• Tips for the mountain crew (optional and based on your satisfaction with the trip)
• Tanzania visa and travel insurance
• Personal gear (hiking clothes and footwear, sleeping bags, etc.)
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, souvenir money)
• Tips for the crew.

Considered the most scenic of the various routes up Mount Kilimanjaro. The Machame route, also known as the “Whiskey” route, is the most popular route up Kilimanjaro. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the south; beginning with a short drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. It continues through the lush rainforest and follows a path that offers occasional views of Mt Meru, Shira Ridge and Mount Kilimanjaro. The route proceeds to Lava Tower and descends towards Barranco Wall via the Southern Circuit. It summits at Barafu and descends through the Mweka route. We recommends 6 or 7 days on this route, but 7 days are preferable for better acclimatization.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.