Day 1
Arrive Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport, transfer to your hotel, and complete briefing plus final gear check.
- - Overnight at Sal Salinero Hotel (or equivalent), Bed and Breakfast
Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Climb on Machame Route (9 Days)
9 days | 8 nights
Extended Machame itinerary with a dedicated Karanga acclimatization night before Barafu for stronger summit readiness.
Covers rainforest, Shira Plateau, Barranco Wall, Karanga, and a Stella Point summit before descending via Mweka.
Route style
Whiskey Route (camping)
Accommodation
Mountain tents
Difficulty
Challenging
Acclimatization
Karanga + Lava Tower high/low
Start / End
Pick up and drop off Kilimanjaro airport.
Why this route
- • Added Karanga overnight to boost acclimatization.
- • Iconic scenery across Shira, Barranco, and Lava Tower.
- • Balanced pacing with camping flexibility and 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)
Start from Machame gate through lush rainforest to Machame hut with a picnic lunch on the trail.
- - Packed lunch
- - Dinner and overnight at Machame hut
Day 3
Machame hut - Shira hut (12,470ft | 3800m)
Ascend ridges into open moorland and camp on the Shira Plateau beneath big skies.
- - Packed lunch en route
- - Dinner and overnight at Shira hut
Day 4
Shira hut - Barranco camp (12,960ft | 3950m)
Gain altitude toward Lava Tower (14,760ft | 4500m) then drop to Barranco to sleep lower for acclimatization.
- - Packed lunch on trail
- - Dinner and overnight at Barranco camp
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Day 5
Barranco camp - Karanga camp (13,450ft | 4100m)
Climb the Barranco Wall, traverse Karanga Valley, and camp at Karanga for a shorter acclimatization day.
- - Hot lunch at Karanga
- - Dinner and overnight at Karanga camp
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Day 6
Karanga camp - Barafu camp (15,090ft | 4600m)
Continue from Karanga to Barafu, arriving early to rest and prep for the summit push.
- - Hot lunch en route or on arrival
- - Early dinner and rest at Barafu
Day 7
Barafu camp - Summit - Mweka
Midnight summit via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak, descend to Barafu for brunch, then continue down to Mweka hut.
- - Summit via Stella Point
- - Brunch at Barafu
- - Overnight at Mweka hut
Day 8
Mweka camp | Moshi
Final descent to the gate, farewell to the crew, and return to Moshi for a hot shower and poolside rest.
- - Overnight at Sal Salinero Hotel (or equivalent), Bed and Breakfast
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Day 9
Moshi | Kilimanjaro airport | Departure
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for departure or onward travel.
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Included
- • Arrival and departure transfers to and from Kilimanjaro, full briefing, and gear check.
- • All meals while on climb (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- • Mountain tent accommodation (2-man tents).
- • 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 bags 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 as well as 4x4 custom safari vehicles for airport transfers and mountain transport, all with VHS/BLU communication and English-speaking driver-guides.
- • Included in vehicles: cooler/ice box, bottled mineral water, guidebooks, binoculars.
- • Expert English-speaking guides familiar with local flora, fauna, culture, and geography.
- • Mountain guides knowledgeable on altitude-related sickness; Gamow bags available on request.
- • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue team uses VHS communication across mountain stations.
- • Guides use mobile phones to contact offices throughout the climb.
- • Regular porters carry climbing gear and supplies; personal porters for daypacks 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.
9 Days 8 Nights Kilimanjaro Climb on Machame Route (7 days / 6 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 3225 | USD 2695 | USD 2335 | USD 2254 |
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 the tour begins.
- • 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 old are charged 80% of the adult rate.
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