Duration
6-Day
Overview
Itinerary for 6 days machame route: Machame route begins from the south-western side of the mountain; the trail passes through some of the mountains finest features, including the cloud forest of Kilimanjaro's southern plains, the dry and dusty Shira Plateau and the delightful groundsel-clad Barranco campsite.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Moshi to Moshi
Via Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro), Mt Kilimanjaro
Country & park
Tanzania
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
Getting around: minivan
Accommodation
Budget camping Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) – All Meals Included - Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$1,485 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$1,485 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to single travelers.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older. Children under 18 receive a discount.
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Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Moshi (Day 1)
Day 1
Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)
Day 2-6
Mt Kilimanjaro
End
Moshi (Day 6)
Tour Features
Budget camping
This is a budget camping tour.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per group.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Not for single travelers
Single travelers cannot join this group tour and it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Getting around: minivan
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Budget camping Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) – All Meals Included
Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2-5
Budget camping Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
End of tour
(No accommodation)
All Meals Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Hut
You'll drive from the hotel in Moshi town (800m) after breakfast to Machame gate (1800m) for registration and start climbing through the rain forest up to Machame camp (3000m). It takes 5- 6 hours with a picnic lunch on the way. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Machame camp. The distance covered is 10.75km, and the altitude gained is 1200m. All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 2
Machame Hut to Shira 2 Camp
After breakfast, you'll continue hiking through the heath and moorland to Shira 2 camp (3850m) with a picnic lunch on the way for 4-5 hours. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the campsite. The distance covered is 5.3km, and the altitude gained is 850m. This is a more open area for taking good photos. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Shira 2 Camp to Baranco Wall
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will start hiking to Barranco Camp (3940m) through Lava Tower (4600m) for acclimatizing. It takes 6 -7 hours with a picnic lunch. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Barranco camp (3940m). The distance covered is 10.75km via Lava Tower, and the altitude gained is 750m. Then, from Lava Tower to Barranco altitude loss is 660m. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Baranco Wall to Barafu Camp
After breakfast, you'll start climbing Barranco Walls (4250m) to Barafu Camp (4600m) with a picnic lunch. It takes 6- 8 hours. The distance covered is 8.5km, and the altitude covered is 850m. After arriving at the camp, you'll rest and then have an early dinner and sleep for a short time. You'll wake up at about 11:00 pm, pack the useful things for the summit, have hot drinks and bites, and start hiking to the top of Africa Uhuru Peak (5895m). It takes about 6- 7 hours, the distance covered is 4.86km, and the altitude gained is 1295m. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Barafu Camp-Uhuru Peak-Mweka Camp
It takes about 3 hours from the summit to Barafu camp for breakfast and rest for a few hours. You'll eat hot lunch, and then continue descending from the alpine desert, heath, and moorland to the edge of the rain forest at Mweka camp (3100m). The distance covered from Uhuru Peak to Barafu camp and to Mweka camp is 11.5km, and the altitude lost is 2795m. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
You'll walk after breakfast to Mweka Gate (1800m) through the rainforest for 3- 4 hours. The distance covered is 9.1km and the altitude lost is 1400m. You will receive your award certificate if you have made it to the top and meet the vehicle, and transfer to the Hotel Moshi for a hot shower and lunch. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Porterage
Rescue fee
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
Climbing gear
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Moshi
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Moshi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Kili Vikings
4.9 operator rating
47 reviews
Kilimanjaro Vikings is a Locally owned Tour Company in Tanzania, East Africa. We arrange Unforgettable Safaris into our Beautiful National parks in Tanzania such as Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park , Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti and other Parks in Tanzania. Mountain Treks up to Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Customers satisfaction is our number one priority. With Kilimanjaro vikings, every day of your safari will be a Joyful day. Come as a client and leave as a Friend
Office In
Tanzania
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2007)
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Tanzania
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older. Children under 18 receive a discount.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Budget camping Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) – All Meals Included - Machame Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Moshi
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Kili Vikings, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Kili Vikings.
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