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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Volcanoes National Park
The Whiskey Route
Tour Highlights
What makes this trip special
Elevation Profile
How the altitude climbs, day by day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your trip, day by day
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Trek from Machame Gate (1,800 m) up through lush montane rainforest to Machame Camp (3,000 m). Your porters set up camp as you settle in for the first night under the mountain.
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Continue above the forest line into the heath and moorland zone, crossing the Shira Plateau to Shira Camp at 3,840 m. Spectacular views of the Western Breach and Kibo peak.
Shira Camp via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
A classic acclimatisation day: climb steeply to Lava Tower (4,600 m), then descend to Barranco Camp (3,950 m). Hike high, sleep low.
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Tackle the famous Barranco Wall in the morning — a steep but non-technical scramble with thrilling views — then walk on to Karanga Camp (4,040 m).
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
A shorter day to save energy for the summit push, crossing the arid alpine desert to Barafu Camp (4,680 m). Early briefing for the night ascent.
Summit Day: Barafu to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka
Depart around midnight under headlamp, reaching Stella Point at 5,745 m at dawn and Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) shortly after sunrise. Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100 m) for the night.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
A final morning descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,650 m), where you receive your summit certificate and transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.
What's Included & Excluded
Know exactly what your package covers
Included
- Kilimanjaro National Park entry & camping/hut fees
- KPAP-certified mountain guides, cooks and porters
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, hot drinks)
- Mountain camping equipment or hut accommodation (route-dependent)
- Treated drinking water throughout the climb
- Government rescue fees
- Airport transfer on arrival/departure
- Pre-climb briefing and equipment check
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel & medical evacuation insurance
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Personal climbing gear (boots, jacket, sleeping bag)
- Alcoholic drinks and snacks
- Hotel accommodation before/after the climb (unless stated)
Best Time to Travel
The clearest, driest climbing conditions fall in two windows: late June through October, and January to mid-March. Kilimanjaro can be climbed year-round, but the short and long rains (November, and April-May) bring wetter trails and lower summit visibility.
Camping (mountain tents, full trekking crew)
Full board on the mountain, prepared by our mountain cooks
What to Pack
Suggested gear for this trip
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