WORLD TREKS

As Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro has become one of the most sought-after adventures in the world, drawing climbers to embark on thrilling Kilimanjaro trekking expeditions.

A Kilimanjaro climb is not only one of Africa's most popular treks but also one of the easiest of the Seven Summits, making it perfect for novice mountaineers. With our expertly crafted Kilimanjaro climb packages, you'll experience the true spirit of mountaineering, from trekking to high-altitude camps to living the expedition camp life. This adventure helps you build essential experiences at altitude, preparing you for future challenges.

Dates: August 20 - 30, 2025

Price: 3000 EUR

FULL PROGRAM

DAY 1 – WELCOME TO TANZANIA

Arrival day Arriving at Kilimanjaro International airport (Tanzania). Transfer to a 3* hotel in Moshi. Info briefing at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Not Included: Airfare, Entry Visa, Meals

DAY 2, MACHAME GATE

From Machame Gates to Machame Camp (2834 m). Elevations: Machame Gates (1634 m) – Machame Camp (2834 m) Trekking route distance: 5 km Duration of trekking: 3-4 hours 

Breakfast at a hotel. Transfer to the Northern Entrance to the Kilimanjaro National Park – the Machame Gate. After the park permits are arranged, and the crew is registered with the emergency service, the group treks through the tropical forest to the first checkpoint – Machame Camp (2980 m). Trekking to the Machame Camp takes approximately 3 hours, and it commences your gradual acclimatization process. The camp will be organized by our guides before your arrival, and the cook will take care of the warm meal and drinks. Overnight at tents.

DAY 3, MACHAME CAMP

From Machame (2834 m) to Shira Camp (3 8 40 m). Elevations: Machame Camp (2834 m) – Shira Camp (3 840 m) Trekking route distance: 10 km Duration of trekking: 5-6 hours

You rise early at Machame camp, and after breakfast, climb for an hour to the top of the forest, then for 2 hours through a gentle moorland. After a short lunch and rest, you continue up a rocky ridge onto the Shira Plateau where you will be able to see Kilimanjaro’s great Western Breach with its stunning glaciers. Sometimes, the walls of the Western Breach are draped with extensive ice curtains. You are now west of Kibo on the opposite side of the mountain from the Marangu Route. After a short hike west, you reach the Shira campsite. The porters will boil drinking and washing water before serving dinner. The night at this exposed camp will be colder, with temperatures dropping below freezing. Overnight at tents.

DAY 4, SHIRA CAMP

From Shira Camp (3 8 40 m) to Barranco Camp (3 950 m) Elevations: Shira Camp (3840 m) – Lava Tower (4630 m) – Barranco Camp (3950 m) Trekking route distance: 15 km Duration of trekking: 6-8 hours Semi-Desert 

After breakfast, you will hike east up a steepening path above the highest vegetation toward Kilimanjaro’s looming mass.After several hours, you walk through a rocky landscape to reach the prominent landmark called LavaTower at 4,630 m/15,190ft. This chunky remnant of Kilimanjaro’s earlier volcanic activity is several hundred feet high, and the trail passes right below it. For extra credit, the sure-footed can scramble to the top of the tower. After a lunch stop near Lava Tower, descend for 2 hours below the lower cliffs of the Western Breach and BreachWall to Barranco Camp at 3,950 m/12,960 ft. There are numerous photo opportunities on this hike, especially if the walls are festooned with ice.Barranco Camp is in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Walls, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for your dinner. On This day, be careful to notice any signs of altitude sickness. Overnight at tents. 

DAY 5, BARRANCO CAMP

Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered a warm lunch. After a couple of hours you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descend back down to the camp. Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp: Change in Elevation: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) — Karanga Camp (4,035 m) Hiking distance: 5 km Hiking time: 4–5 hours Acclimatization hike: Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Destination point en route to Barafu Camp (4,270 m) Hiking distance: 2.5 km Hiking time: 1–2 hours.