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Acclimatise on Meru, rest a day, then climb Kilimanjaro on the 7-day Machame route
The best way to prepare for Kilimanjaro is another mountain. Mount Meru (4,566 m) gives you three nights above 2,500 m and a summit above 4,500 m, so by the time you start Machame your body is already acclimatised. After Meru you have a rest day in Arusha, then seven days on Kilimanjaro's most scenic route. All park fees, hut and camping fees, hotels in Arusha and Moshi, rangers, guides, porters and meals are included.
Warm and mostly dry, clear summit mornings
Long rains: quiet trails and our lowest prices
Cool and dry, the most popular climbing months
Short rains, mostly afternoon showers
Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Briefing and gear check with your guide in the evening.
Pick-up in Arusha and a 1-hour drive to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park, where you meet your armed ranger. Walk through open grassland and forest past buffalo, giraffe and the giant Fig Tree Arch to Miriakamba Hut. Hike about 4 to 5 hours, roughly 10 km, from 1,500 m to 2,514 m.
A steep climb through forest full of colobus monkeys to Saddle Hut. In the afternoon walk up Little Meru (3,820 m) for sunset views of Kilimanjaro. Hike about 3 to 4 hours plus 1 hour for Little Meru, roughly 6 km, from 2,514 m to 3,570 m.
Start at 01:00 and climb the narrow crater rim to Socialist Peak (4,566 m) for sunrise over Kilimanjaro, with the ash cone in the crater far below. Descend to Saddle Hut for brunch and on to Miriakamba. About 5 to 6 hours up and 6 hours down, roughly 15 km.
One more night in a mid-range Moshi hotel with breakfast, per person sharing. Useful before the climb to rest after a long flight.
Private transfer between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport and your hotel in Arusha or Moshi, one way, for up to 4 people with luggage.
Four-season sleeping bag, down jacket, trekking poles, gaiters, waterproof trousers and a head torch, ready at your gear check in Moshi or Arusha.
A portable flush toilet in its own tent for your group, carried and cleaned by a dedicated porter for the whole climb. Price per group.
One more night on the mountain to help your body adjust, including park fees, crew and meals. Raises your chance of reaching the summit.
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Walk down through forest and grassland, often with giraffe and buffalo nearby, to Momella Gate and drive back to Arusha. Hike about 2 to 3 hours, roughly 8 km.
A free day to rest, wash clothes and recover. In the afternoon transfer about 1.5 hours to Moshi for the Kilimanjaro briefing.
Register at Machame Gate and climb through rainforest. Hike about 6 to 7 hours, roughly 11 km, from 1,800 m to 2,835 m.
Onto the moorland and the Shira Plateau. Hike about 5 to 6 hours, roughly 10 km, from 2,835 m to 3,850 m.
Lava Tower for lunch, then down to Barranco. Hike about 6 to 7 hours, roughly 10 km, from 3,850 m to 4,630 m. You sleep at Barranco Camp (3,960 m).
The Barranco Wall, then on to Karanga. Hike about 4 to 5 hours, roughly 5 km, from 3,960 m to 3,995 m.
Short climb to Barafu base camp. Hike about 3 to 4 hours, roughly 4 km, from 3,995 m to 4,673 m.
Wake around 23:00 for tea and biscuits, then climb slowly by head torch from Barafu Camp. Most climbers reach Stella Point (5,756 m) on the crater rim around sunrise, then walk 45 minutes more to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. After photos you descend to Barafu Camp for a rest and hot lunch, then continue down to Mweka Camp (3,100 m). Summit push about 6 to 8 hours, descent 5 to 6 hours, roughly 17 km in total. The longest and hardest day of the climb.
A last descent through the rainforest, watching for colobus monkeys, to Mweka Gate (1,640 m), where you sign out and collect your summit certificate. Say goodbye to the crew, then drive back to Moshi for a hot shower and a celebration dinner. Hike about 3 to 4 hours, roughly 10 km.
Breakfast, then a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home, or onward to Arusha to start a safari or fly to Zanzibar.
Flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar, transfers, three nights in a Nungwi beach hotel on half board and Zanzibar visitor insurance. Per person sharing.