Perfect for
- ✓Active travelers who want the classic camping experience
- ✓Climbers who enjoy dramatic scenery and varied terrain
- ✓Groups balancing time, price, and summit preparation
Machame is a classic Kilimanjaro camping route with varied landscapes, dramatic Barranco scenery, and a climb-high sleep-low acclimatization profile. The rate includes the pre-trek Njiro Legacy stay, Arusha to Moshi transfer, mountain crew, park fees, meals, water, safety equipment, and summit certificate.
This private Kilimanjaro climb package uses the final selling rates from the supplied PDF and keeps the visitor-facing cost simple by group size. The mountain itinerary begins after the included pre-trek stay and transfer support.
Rates are USD per person by climbing group size. The 7+ column is the lowest published rate for this package.
| Group size | Final selling price |
|---|---|
| 1 climber | USD 2,161 pp |
| 2 climbers | USD 2,004 pp |
| 3 climbers | USD 1,931 pp |
| 4 climbers | USD 1,853 pp |
| 5 climbers | USD 1,850 pp |
| 6 climbers | USD 1,848 pp |
| 7+ climbers | USD 1,833 pp |
The outline below is written for website visitors. Daily walking times, camps, and exact logistics can be adjusted by the lead guide according to weather, park operations, and group pace.
Detailed daily mountain program with camps, summit preparation, and descent details.
Start in rainforest and trek with the mountain crew to Machame Camp.
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
Climb into moorland and reach Shira Camp with broad mountain views.
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
Trek toward Lava Tower for acclimatization before descending to Barranco.
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
Cross the Barranco Wall, pass Karanga, and continue to Barafu base camp.
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
Begin before midnight, summit Uhuru Peak, and descend to Mweka Camp.
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
Finish the forest descent, collect certificates, and transfer from the gate.
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
Full-board hotel stay before the mountain route begins.
Professional crew support throughout the climb, including mountain meals and drinking water.
Camping equipment is included for camping routes. Marangu uses hut accommodation.
Safety equipment and summit certificate are included as part of the climb package.
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