Day 1
Arrive Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport, transfer to the hotel, and complete briefing and final gear check.
- - Overnight at Sal Salinero Hotel (or equivalent), Bed and Breakfast
Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Climb on Machame Route
8 days | 7 nights
Classic Machame 'Whiskey' route with camping, dramatic scenery, and strong acclimatization via Lava Tower and Barranco.
Starts southwest at Machame Gate, traverses Shira Plateau, then descends via Mweka for a varied circuit.
Route style
Whiskey Route (camping)
Accommodation
Mountain tents
Difficulty
Challenging
Acclimatization
High/low via Lava Tower
Start / End
Pick up and drop off Kilimanjaro Airport
Why this route
- • Iconic Barranco Wall and Lava Tower acclimatization.
- • Wide scenery mix: rainforest, moorland, alpine desert.
- • Camping flexibility and a proven summit profile.
Day by day
Safari outline
Follow the daily rhythm: early starts, steady climbs, acclimatization pauses, and summit night, all staged for altitude success.
Day 2
Moshi - Machame hut (9,840ft | 3000m)
Enter the rainforest at Machame gate and climb toward Machame hut with a picnic lunch on the trail.
- - Packed trail lunch
- - Dinner and overnight at Machame hut
Day 3
Machame hut - Shira hut (12,470ft | 3800m)
Ascend past Shira ridges into open moorland, camping on the Shira Plateau under vast skies.
- - Packed lunch en route
- - Dinner and overnight at Shira hut
Day 4
Shira hut - Barranco camp (12,960ft | 3950m)
Climb toward Lava Tower for high-altitude exposure, then descend to Barranco camp to aid acclimatization.
- - Packed lunch on trail
- - Dinner and overnight at Barranco camp
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Day 5
Barranco camp - Barafu camp (15,090ft | 4600m)
Tackle the Barranco Wall, cross Karanga Valley, then push on to Barafu for summit staging.
- - Hot lunch at Karanga
- - Dinner and rest at Barafu
- - Extra acclimatization day at Karanga available
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Day 6
Barafu camp - Summit - Mweka hut
Midnight summit via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak, descend to Barafu for brunch, then continue to Mweka hut.
- - Summit via Stella Point
- - Brunch at Barafu
- - Overnight at Mweka hut
Day 7
Mweka camp - Moshi
Final descent to the park gate, farewell to crew, and return to Moshi for a hot shower and rest.
- - Packed lunch en route
- - Overnight at Sal Salinero Hotel (or equivalent), Bed and Breakfast
Day 8
Depart Moshi | Kilimanjaro airport
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for departure or onward travel.
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Included
- • Arrival & departure transfers from Kilimanjaro airport, full briefing, and gear check.
- • All meals while on climb (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- • 2-man tents while on the mountain.
- • All park fees and camping fees.
- • Guides' and porters' salaries.
- • English-speaking professional guide.
- • 2 nights accommodation in Moshi on Bed and Breakfast (1 before and 1 after the climb).
Not included
- • Sleeping bag and climbing gear (available for hire at our offices).
- • Items of a personal nature.
- • Traveler's insurance.
- • Tips to guides and porters.
Transport & Assistance
- • 7- and 22-seater minibuses plus 4x4 custom safari vehicles for airport transfers and mountain transport, with VHS/BLU communication and English-speaking driver-guides.
- • Included onboard: cooler/ice box, bottled mineral water, guidebooks, binoculars.
- • Expert English-speaking mountain guides familiar with flora, fauna, and culture.
- • Guides trained on altitude sickness; Gamow bags available on request.
- • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue team uses VHS communication across stations.
- • Guides use mobile phones to stay in contact throughout the climb.
- • Porters carry climbing gear and supplies; personal daypack porters available on request at extra fee.
- • Chemical eco-friendly toilet provided complimentary for groups of 4+.
Pricing
Quotation (nett, USD)
Ask for custom dates or private groups.
8 Days 7 Nights Kilimanjaro climb on Machame (6 days / 5 nights on the mountain).
| Option | Each of 1 pax | Each of 2 pax | Each of 3-5 pax | Each of 6-9 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Salinero | USD 2880 | USD 2478 | USD 2160 | USD 2098 |
Extra day at Karanga Camp: USD 309 per person.
Terms, cancellations, and notes
- • Safari plan is flexible and can be modified to suit preferences.
- • Quotation only until confirmed; prices may change with park fee or supplier adjustments.
- • 30% deposit at confirmation; balance due at least 35 days before departure.
- • 35 days prior: 30% fee; 34-15 days: 50%; 14 days to no-show: 100%.
- • All wire transfers payable to Eve On Safari; personal bills payable in USD, EUR, or GBP.
- • Children below 16 years charged 80% of the adult rate.
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