KILIMANJARO LUXURY TREKKING — MACHAME ROUTE
Overview
Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Tanzania • Salinero Millie Lodge HB
Your day: Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Salinero Millie Lodge — the only lodge located just 200m from the Machame Gate. Enjoy a warm welcome, dinner, gear check, and early rest before tomorrow’s climb.
Day 2 — Machame Gate to Machame Camp FB
After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate for registration. Begin hiking through dense, misty rainforest — one of the most atmospheric sections of the whole mountain.
Arrive to your luxury walk-in tent (private toilet, hot shower, raised bed, thick mattress, and dining tent). The first night can be cool — rest well for tomorrow’s ascent.
Day 3 — Machame to Shira Camp FB
A steep climb out of the forest leads into moorlands with open views of Kibo’s glaciers. Continue across rocky ridges onto the dramatic Shira Plateau.
A hot meal awaits in your private dining tent with sweeping views across the plateau.
Day 4 — Lava Tower Acclimatization • Barranco Camp FB
Ascend to Lava Tower at 4,600m for critical acclimatization — expect thin air, cooler winds, and dramatic volcanic formations.
Descend into Barranco Valley for overnight. The camp sits beneath towering cliffs and hanging glaciers — one of the most beautiful sites on Kilimanjaro.
Day 5 — Barranco Wall • Barafu Camp FB
Begin with the famous Barranco Wall — a fun, non-technical scramble with unmatched views. Continue upward toward Barafu, entering the alpine desert zone.
Arrive early evening for dinner and rest. Your summit attempt begins tonight.
Day 6 — SUMMIT DAY • Uhuru Peak • Mweka Camp FB
Begin climbing at 23:30. After 6–7 hours, reach Stella Point for sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak — the highest point in Africa (5,895m).
Descend to Barafu for rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp for your final night in the luxury tent setup.
Day 7 — Final Descent • San Salinero Moshi FB
Descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. After signing the summit register and receiving certificates, transfer to San Salinero Moshi for hot showers, soft beds, and a well-deserved celebration dinner.
Day 8 — Departure B&B
Enjoy breakfast before your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport or onward safari connection.
Rates (USD) — Per Person
| Pax | Rate (PP) | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | $4,225 | $165 |
| 2 Pax | $3,511 | $165 |
| 3 Pax | $3,210 | $165 |
| 4 Pax | $3,060 | $165 |
| 5+ Pax | $2,968 | $165 |
What’s Included
- Luxury walk-in tents (private toilet & hot shower)
- Private dining tent + dedicated mountain chef
- Accommodation at Salinero Millie Lodge (Night 1)
- Accommodation at San Salinero Moshi (Night 7)
- All park fees, rescue fees & conservation charges
- Professional guides, porters, cook, waiter
- Boiled drinking water daily
- All meals on trek (Full Board)
- Emergency oxygen + pulse monitoring
- Transfers to/from Machame & Mweka Gates
- VAT & levies
What’s Excluded
- Tips for guides, porters & cook
- Gear rental
- Airport transfers
- Additional hotel nights
- Laundry & personal items
- Travel insurance & visas
Optional Extras
- Extra nights at Salinero or San Salinero
- Gear rental (jackets, boots, poles, sleeping bags)
- Private shower tent upgrade
- Kilimanjaro acclimatization day hikes
- Safari add-ons (Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti)
- Zanzibar extensions
Salinero Millie Lodge
San Salinero Moshi