Livin' Kili Experience

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Upon arrival, you will meet our staff who will welcome you to Tanzania. You will be picked up in a private jeep and driven to your hotel. A pre-climbing briefing will be conducted either the same day or the following morning.

Day 2: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp

After a 45-minute drive to Machame Gate, where registration formalities will be completed, we’ll continue through the Chaga Botanical Garden to Umbwe Gate (1570m). Here, the trail begins, ascending up through dense rainforest on a steep, narrow path surrounded by tall trees with a canopy. The trek to Umbwe Cave Camp (2858m) will take about 4-5 hours, covering a distance of 6 km.

Day 3: Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp

After breakfast, we’ll continue on a trail through rockier and steeper terrain, initially covered by trees. As we approach Barranco Camp, the trail becomes more gradual and features the unique and beautiful Senecio Kilimanjaro plant. The distance from Umbwe Cave Camp (2858m) to Barranco Camp (3900m) is 6 km, and the trek takes 4-5 hours.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

The trek today is relatively short, focusing on acclimatization. We’ll climb from the base of the Great Barranco Wall to the top of the wall (4200m), then cross a view of hills and valleys before descending into Karanga Valley and finally climbing steeply to Karanga Camp (3995m). The trek takes 4-5 hours, covering 6 km.

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

We’ll traverse the alpine desert from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4572m). You will have completed the southern circuit and enjoy views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peak. At Barafu Camp, we’ll eat, rest, and prepare for the summit. A pre-summit briefing and health checkup will be conducted. The trek covers 4 km and takes 4-5 hours.

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak then Mweka Camp

Around midnight, you will be woken up with tea and snacks to prepare for the summit. This is the most physically and mentally challenging part of the trek, with extreme cold and wind. We’ll start the trek to the summit through heavy scree, reaching Stella Point (5762m), where we’ll rest for acclimatization and enjoy the magnificent sunrise. We’ll then continue to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. After reaching the summit, we’ll descend to Mweka Camp (3100m). The total trek covers 17 km and takes 12-14 hours.

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

After a restful night in the forest and breakfast, we’ll descend to Mweka Gate through rainforest vegetation. The trail may be wet and muddy. At the gate, you will receive a certificate of achievement for your successful summit. Our staff will then drive you back to the hotel.

Day 8: From the Hotel to Departure / Safari

If you have booked a safari with us, our team will meet you at the hotel to arrange your safari drive. Otherwise, our team will bid you farewell and drive you to the airport for your departure.

PRICES

6 days + 2 nights hotel >> $1875usd
7 days + 2 nights hotel >> $2075usd

Included in the price: ✓ The park fees (entry and camping fee) ✓ VAT on the tour fees and services ✓ Rescue fees ✓ High-quality tents and camping gear ✓ Guides, chef, and porters' salaries ✓ Transport to and from the airport ✓ Transport to and from the gate ✓ Accommodation (2 nights in hotels) ✓ Meals and purified drinking water ✓ Oxygen cylinder and pulse oximeter

Not included in the price: ✗ International flights ✗ Tips for the mountain crew (guides, chef, and porters) ✗ Visa and travel insurance ✗ Personal mountain gear and laundry services