Kilimanjaro
Ring in the new year on the roof of Africa
- Dates
- 26 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
- Duration
- 9 days
- Highest point
- 5,895 m
- Grade
- Expedition
- Starts from
- Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Price from
- ₹2,40,000
The journey
Kilimanjaro (Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m / 19,341 ft) is the highest freestanding mountain in the world and the highest peak in Africa. The well-established trails on its gradually ascending slopes pass through 5 different ecosystems. The catalogue describes the climb as taxing on the body but a once-in-a-lifetime reward, led by WildHeart Explorers' committed climbing team.
- Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) on 1 January 2027.
- One of the Seven Summits.
- Hiking through 5 different ecosystems.
- Machame route with acclimatisation built in (Lava Tower day).
- Experienced WildHeartt mountaineer with the group throughout, with experience-sharing sessions.
How high, day by day
The highest point reached each day, from the itinerary. Rest and drive days are shown between the known points.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Transfer to your hotel in Moshi for expedition briefing, gear check and hotel stay.
Day 2
Machame Gate (1,800 m) to Machame Camp (3,000 m)
Up to 3,000 m
Drive to Machame Gate and trek. Distance 11 km | Altitude gain +1,200 m | Trekking time 5-7 hours.
Day 3
Machame Camp (3,000 m) to Shira Camp (3,840 m)
Up to 3,840 m
Distance 5 km | Altitude gain +840 m | Trekking time 4-6 hours.
Day 4
Shira Camp (3,840 m) to Lava Tower (4,630 m) to Barranco Camp (3,960 m)
Up to 4,630 m
Distance 10 km | Highest altitude 4,630 m | Net altitude gain +120 m | Trekking time 6-8 hours.
Day 5
Barranco Camp (3,960 m) to Karanga Camp (4,035 m)
Up to 4,035 m
Distance 5 km | Altitude gain +75 m | Trekking time 4-5 hours.
Day 6
Karanga Camp (4,035 m) to Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
Up to 4,640 m
Distance 4 km | Altitude gain +605 m | Trekking time 3-5 hours.
Day 7
Barafu (4,640 m) to Kilimanjaro Summit (5,895 m), descend to Mweka Camp (3,100 m)
Up to 5,895 m
Distance 17 km | Altitude gain +1,255 m | Descent -2,795 m | Trekking time 10-15 hours.
Day 8
Mweka Camp (3,100 m) to Mweka Gate (1,640 m)
Up to 3,100 m
Distance 10 km | Descent -1,460 m | Trekking time 3-5 hours. (Hotel night in Moshi per inclusions.)
Day 9
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
For your departure flight.
Included
- +Airport transfers (JRO - Kilimanjaro International Airport)
- +2 nights' hotel accommodation in Moshi on double occupancy (Day 1 and Day 8)
- +First night includes breakfast; last night includes breakfast plus celebration lunch/dinner (as per group's choice)
- +Qualified guides with mountain crew
- +National Park and camping fees; tents; 2 portable private toilets (1 men, 1 women)
- +Comfy foam sleeping pads in tents; dining tents
- +Cooking equipment with cutlery, crockery and utensils
- +Rescue fees (required by the National Park)
- +Pulse oximeters, oxygen cylinder and first aid kit
- +Salaries of guides, porters, cook and waiter
- +Boiled water on the mountain
- +All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee/hot chocolate)
- +Accommodation and entry fees for guides, porters, waiter and cook on the mountain
- +Services of an experienced mountaineer from WildHeartt Explorers with the group throughout, with experience-sharing sessions
Not included
- –International flight ticket and visa charges (visa assistance provided)
- –Meals not mentioned in inclusions
- –Travel / trek insurance (compulsory)
- –Personal expenses
- –Tips for guides, helping staff and cooks (around USD 200)
- –Sleeping bags and duffel bags (available at affordable rent at the hotel)
- –GST 5% and TCS 2%
Before you go
What to pack
Essentials
- The pack carried by porters is limited to 15 kg.
- Store electronics in sealed waterproof bags and wrap clothing in plastic bags.
- Day pack: water, sunglasses, camera (optional), rainwear and at least one jacket.
- Extra luggage can be left in a locked hotel storage room free of charge; valuables in a hotel safe deposit box at a minimum charge of USD 1-2/day.
Booking and cancellation
- Cancel within 15 days of the trek: NO REFUND.
- Cancel 15-30 days before the trek: 50% of the paid amount refunded.
- Cancel more than one month before the trek: INR 10,000 deducted as administrative charges; the rest refunded.
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