The park is located near Moshi town and is listed as one of the World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO in 1987. The park is one of the compelling beauties of East Africa and one of the world’s most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world. Mt. Kilimanjaro it is considered the second most visited national parks in Tanzania which covers an area of 1,688 square Kilometers. 

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The national park is counted as the paradise for the birders as there are almost around 150 species of birds that can be spotted. It is estimated that between 35,000 and 50,000 people attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro each year

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GETTING THERE

The best way to reach the Kilimanjaro national park

 

By air and the closest airport to fly is Kilimanjaro international airport. Or catch a flight to Kilimanjaro from Dar es Salaam airport, Zanzibar airport or Dar es Salaam international airport, Tanzania.

 

By road from Arusha town, Moshi town, Mkomazi National Park Tanzania or from Kenya via Namanga

 

WHAT TO DO

The national park offers a number of activities to the tourists, such as:

 

Kilimanjaro Climbing, 

Bird watching & Wildlife viewing, 

Nature Walking, Culture tour, Cycling 

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Kilimanjaro Routes

 

All of the Climbing-Kilimanjaro packages are very flexible, and we will delightedly schedule a new hike to costume your calendar preference, add it to our online schedule and allow other hikers to join you. Alternatively, we could keep your booking private – terms and conditions available on request. Should you be interested to join one of our current bookings, make sure you visit our scheduled page for more information?

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Machame Route        

 

7 Days Itinerary            
 

Day 1     Kilimanjaro - Moshi

Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport. Transfer to Moshi or Arusha, early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek

Dinner and overnight stay at Standard Hotel/Lodge (Meals; D, B)

 

Day 2     Arusha/Moshi – Machame

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame.

Start the first section of the climb through the mountain forest to Machame Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. Approximate walking time is 5 to 7 hours.

Meals and overnight stay at Machame camp; (Meals; B, L, D)

 

Day 3     Shira Camp

Follow the steep ridge across heath and moorland to picnic rock and the Shira plateau, to Shira Campsite at 12500ft/3800m (approx. 5 to 7 hours).

Meals and overnight stay at Shira camp(Meals; B, L, D)

 

Day 4     Barranco

Depart towards Kibo crossing a broad valley then climb to a ridge crest, later cross the scree slopes and a river valley to reach Barranco Campsite 13000ft/3900m. (5-7 hours)

Meals and overnight stay at Barranco camp(Meals; B, L, D)

 

Day 5     Barafu Camp

After breakfast cross the floor of the Great Barranco Valley, over the Barranco wall to the Karanga River A steep climb over rocky slabs to Barafu Campsite at 15500ft/ 4600m. (8-9 hours)

Dinner and overnight stay at Barafu camp(Meals; B, L, D)

 

Day 6     Mweka Camp

An early start for the summit - Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa at 19340ft/5896m (6 to 7 hours. Descend via Barafu Campsite through the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10000ft/3000m.

Meals and overnight stay at Mweka Camp(Meals; B, L, D)

 

Day 7     Descend to gate

After breakfast descend through to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College (3 to 4 hrs)

Met your driver and transferred to Kilimanjaro airport for a flight to your beach destination or Back Home

End of services

 

 

       

8 Days Itinerary            
 

Day 1     Kilimanjaro - Moshi

Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport. Transfer to Moshi or Arusha, early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek

Dinner and overnight stay at Standard Hotel/Lodge (Meals; D, B)

 

Day 2     Arusha/Moshi – Machame

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame.

Start the first section of the climb through the mountain forest to Machame Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. Approximate walking time is 5 to 7 hours.

Meals and overnight stay at Machame camp; (Meals; B, L, D)

 

Day 3     Shira Camp

Follow the steep ridge across heath and moorland to picnic rock and the Shira plateau, to Shira Campsite at 12500ft/3800m (approx. 5 to 7 hours). Meals and overnight stay at Shira camp (Meals; B, L, D)

 

Day 4     Barranco

Depart towards Kibo crossing a broad valley then climb to a ridge crest, later cross the scree slopes and a river valley to reach Barranco Campsite 13000ft/3900m. (5-7 hours)

Meals and overnight stay at Barranco camp (Meals; B, L, D)

 

Day 5     Barafu Camp

After breakfast cross the floor of the Great Barranco Valley, over the Barranco wall to the Karanga River A steep climb over rocky slabs to Barafu Campsite at 15500ft/ 4600m. (8-9 hours)

Dinner and overnight stay at Barafu camp (Meals; B, L, D)

 

Day 6     Mweka Camp

Early start for the summit - Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa at 19340ft/5896m (6 - 7 hrs) Descend via Barafu Campsite through the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10000ft/3000m.

Meals and overnight stay at Mweka Camp (Meals; B, L, D)

 

Day 7     Barafu Camp until the Summit - Hut Mweka

Early we have some tea and cookies and start the hike. The destination is the summit located between the Ratzel and Rembman glaciers. Heading to the north-west, we go up through scree to Stella Point, on the rim of the crater. This is probably the most challenging portion of the hike, both physically and mentally. At the Stella Point (5732 m) we have a short stop to rest, and the sunrise here will likely be the most marvelous you have ever seen, if the weather permits. At the Uhuru Peak (5895 m), we reach the culminant point both of Mt Kilimanjaro and of Africa.

Altitude change: 4600 m to 5895 m (+1295 m) (and down to 3100 m)/Distance: 7 km ascent /23 km descent/Time: 6-8 h ascent /6-7 h descent/ Stone scree, ice-capped summit / Alpine desert.

 

Day 8     Descend to gate

After breakfast descend through to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College (3 to 4 hrs)

Met and transferred to Kilimanjaro airport for a flight to your beach destination or Back Home

End of services

 

 

Lemosho Route

 

7 Days Itinerary

 

Day 1 Arusha - Londorossi Gate

Distance:             6 km
Hiking Time:       3-4 hours
Habitat:                Rain Forest

 

After eating breakfast at your hotel, your guide will brief you on the day. You will drive two hours from Arusha (1400m) to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). In the village near Londorossi where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, and then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

 

Day 2 Camp (2750m) – Shira 1 Camp (3540m)

Hiking time:        5.5 hours

Habitat:                Moorland

Distance:             8 km

 

We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

 

Day 3     Shira 1 (3540m) – Shira 2 (3840m)- Moir Hut (4114

Hiking time:        5-7 hours

Distance:             Approximately 15 kilometers

Habitat:                moorland

 

This spectacular camp we will be going to today is located beneath the Northern Ice Fields of Kilimanjaro. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

 

Day 4     Moir Hut (4114) - Lava Tower (4600)-Barranco Camp (3950m)

Hiking time:        7 hours

Distance:             Approximately 7 kilometers

Habitat:                Semi Desert

 

From Moir hut, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

 

Day 5    Barranco Camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp –Barafu (15,000 ft.)

Hiking time:        8-10 hours
Distance:             Approximately 9 kilometers
Habitat:                Alpine desert

 

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

 

Day 6     Barafu –Summit(4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3100m)

Hiking time:        8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka
Distance:             Approximately 7 kilometers ascent and 23 kilometers descent
Habitat:                Stone scree and ice-capped summit

 

Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. During the ascent, many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. In about 6 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours.

At camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Mweka Hut (3100m). The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rain forest, so fog and rain should be expected. You will have a dinner, wash, and rest soundly at camp.

 

Day 7     Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980m)

Hiking time:        3 hours
Distance:             Approximately 15 kilometers
Habitat:                Forest

 

Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates.

 

After receiving certificates, you will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 Kilometers).

You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Airport a flight to Zanzibar or Back home

                               

 

8 Days Itinerary

 

Day 1 Arusha - Londorossi Gate

Distance:             6 km
Hiking Time:       3-4 hours
Habitat:                Rain Forest

 

After eating breakfast at your hotel, your guide will brief you on the day. You will drive two hours from Arusha (1400m) to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). In the village near Londorossi where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, and then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

 

Day 2 Camp (2750m) – Shira 1 Camp (3540m)

Hiking time:        5.5 hours

Habitat:                Moorland

Distance:             8 km

 

We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

 

Day 3     Shira 1 (3540m) – Shira 2 (3840m)- Moir Hut (4114

Hiking time:        5-7 hours

Distance:             Approximately 15 kilometers

Habitat:                moorland

 

This spectacular camp we will be going to today is located beneath the Northern Ice Fields of Kilimanjaro. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

 

Day 4     Moir Hut (4114) - Lava Tower (4600)-Barranco Camp (3950m)

Hiking time:        7 hours

Distance:             Approximately 7 kilometers

Habitat:                Semi Desert

 

From Moir hut, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

 

Day 5    Barranco Camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp (4235m)

Hiking time:        4-5 hours
Distance:             Approximately 5 kilometers
Habitat:                Alpine desert

 

This is a short hiking day meant for acclimatization. After an early morning breakfast, it is now time to conquer the Great Barranco Wall! Although it may look intimating at first glance, hikers state that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley. You will spend the night at Karanga Camp (3950m) and enjoy dinner and washing at the site.

 

Day 6     Karanga Camp (4235m) – Barafu Hut (4600)

Hiking time:        3-4 hours

Distance:             Approximately 4 kilometers

Habitat:                Alpine desert

 

After breakfast, you will begin your ascent. The trail intersects with the Mweka Route, which is the trail used to descend on the final two days. As you continue hiking for an hour, you will reach Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop for the porters because there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m). The word “barafu” in Swahili means “ice” and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge. Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks so it is important for hikers to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00!

 

Day 7     Summit attempt Barafu (4600m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka (3100m)

Hiking time:        8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka
Distance:             Approximately 7 kilometers ascent and 23 kilometers descent
Habitat:                Stone scree and ice-capped summit

 

Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. During the ascent, many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. In about 6 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours.

At camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Mweka Hut (3100m). The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rain forest, so fog and rain should be expected. You will have a dinner, wash, and rest soundly at camp.

 

Day 8     Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980m)

Hiking time:        3 hours
Distance:             Approximately 15 kilometers
Habitat:                Forest

 

Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates.

 

After receiving certificates, you will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 Kilometers).

You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Airport a flight to Zanzibar or Back home

                               

 

 

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