Kilimanjaro via Machame Route – 9 DAYS

You will arrive latest 1pm to begin the expedition. Destination airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where you will be greeted by our friendly ground staff and transferred for an overnight stay in Moshi in an exclusive setting. There will be a final gear inspection on arrival with the opportunity to procure any last minute items locally.

Breakfast at hotel then drive and register at Kilimanjaro National Park Gate and transfer (approximately two and a half hours) to the Rongai trailhead near the Kenya border. Begin hiking from the village of Nale Moru.

The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest, then climbs gently through a forest sheltering a variety of wildlife, including the Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey. Our campsite is on the edge of the moorland zone with expansive views of the Kenyan plains.

Altitude: 2 020m to 2 600m
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Distance: 8Km
Difficulty: Low
Habitat: Rain Forest

After breakfast you will start trekking up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp . On this day you will emerge from the rainforest and for the first time be able to see stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you.

Physically speaking, the trekking is not very difficult, but you may feel the changes in altitude, so pay attention to your body and remember that choosing the proper pace is extremely important for good trekking.

When you reach the camp, you will have lunch and some rest, after which the group will go on an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp with a 300-meter gain in altitude. Back down at Shira Camp you will be served a hot dinner.

Altitude: 3845m to 4630m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Distance: 11Km
Difficulty: Medium
Habitat: Moorland

Early wake-up, 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 warm lunch.

After a couple of hours you will have to complete ascend to Barafu Camp where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.

Altitude: 3960m to 4035m
Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
Distance: 11Km
Difficulty: Advanced
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Departure from Barafu Camp at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak . Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude.

Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions.

After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp.

Altitude: 4640m to 5895m to 3820m
Hiking Time: 8-12hours
Distance: 15.5Km
Difficulty: Advanced
Habitat: Rain Forest

The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park’s exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m).

After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook.

Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

Altitude: 3820m to 1640m
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Distance:12Km
Difficulty: Low
Habitat: Rain Forest

Depart from Tanzania – Expedition ends.

Transfers:

• Pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
• Transfer to the Rongai gate – entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park
• Pick-up at the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park and transfer to the hotel

Accommodation-Shared:

• One night at 3* hotel before the expedition and one night after; The hotels have everything for your comfortable stay – caring staff, nice rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool
• Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern, comfortable 4-Season tents)

Please Note:

• All accommodation is on sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer)

Meals:

• Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike
• All meals on the hike. Our Kilimanjaro diet includes energy-rich and highly nutritious meals prepared by our professional high-altitude cooks .A typical diet on Kilimanjaro includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost
• All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water)

Hiking & Safety Equipment:

• 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats
• All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery)
• Oxygen cylinders and oximeters
• GPS-tracking service
• Complete medical kits

Climbing Crew:

• Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. All our guides have 7+years of successful mountaineering experience
• Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.)

• Spending money for on mountain drinks, personal items and souvenirs for the full duration of the excursion.
• COVID and other vaccinations required and insurance.
• Mountaineering insurance. You’ll need special insurance for climbing.
  
• Any costs outside the itinerary.
• Any unforeseeable increase in Park permit and entrance fees, camping fees and/or any other associated park and government fees.
  
• All international flights
• Travel and Expedition cancellation Insurance recommended.
• Tips (250-300 USD per climber for the whole mountain crew)
• Visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for all others)
• Personal gear rentals
• Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the climb)
• Portable toilets (if required – 250 USD per unit, one can be shared between 3 people)

Your passport needs to be valid for at least six (6) months after your journey ends, and should have a minimum of one (1) blank visa page for entry and exit stamps.

Every expedition or adventure is different. Adventures therefore, must be physically and mentally fit with a good deal of experience and skills for the selected activity to ensure their own safety and the welfare of the team.

Base2Summits Expedition requires all clients to have basic knowledge of their activity of choice skills and reasonable experience. The clients should be confident and comfortable to adopt to required practices such as using fixed lines to ascend, descend and crevasse crossing using ladders in the case of mountaineering in the Himalayas.

Booking confirmation must be done 120 days before the start of the expedition or adventure. A non-refundable 50% advance payment must be made after signing the Service Agreement. Clients must provide a Medical Report signed by a physician stating otherwise healthy and fit. Medical with rescue insurance is mandatory for all participants.

Food will be of the highest standard possible, given the remoteness of the certain area. We will take meals (breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) in lodges and teahouses along the trail or cook in the tents where applicable. We are able to accommodate most dietary requirements but please inform us in advance.

We believe in delivering highest standard of client care before and after the completion of trip. A team of dedicated and experienced Guide & Sherpas will provide support during the trek and for the summit climb as well.

All guests will be given an opportunity to provide feedback.