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6-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by KILITA SAFARIS-Best Kilimanjaro tour company|Kilimanjaro joining group|Kilimanjaro day hike|Serengeti & ngorongoro safaris
Tour Features
For those who only have six days to climb Kilimanjaro, the Machame route is the best choice because of its acclimatization profile. Compared to other six day routes, the Machame route exposes the climber to higher elevations quicker (day three) which kick-starts the body’s adaptation to altitude. However, this route requires that a person is in good shape to be able to tackle the challenging elevation gains and losses. The six-day Machame variation is a difficult route. In particular, day four combined with day five makes for a very hard schedule. Day four is a full day of hiking from Barranco to Barafu. Then after dinner and a partial night’s sleep, the very long and strenuous summit day begins around midnight. The 6 day Machame route requires 19-24 hours of demanding walking, at extremely high elevation, with only 4-6 hours of sleep.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Minivan, Bus. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Machame Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2 | Shira 2 Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 3 | Baranco Camp No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Barafu Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Mweka Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 6 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Machame Gate to Machame Camp
You will be driven from your hotel in Arusha/Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, passing through the village of Machame, located on the lower slopes of the mountain. As we leave park gate behind, our walk starts through the rain forest on a winding trail up the ridge. At some sections the trail can be muddy and slippery, so the gaiters and trekking poles are a good to bring.
- Distance: 11 km Hiking
- Time: 5 - 7 hours
- Habitat: Rain Forest
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Machame Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Machame Camp to Shira Camp
The second day continues through increasingly sparse trees and bushes into moorlands. The day finishes with Shira Camp, which is on a small plateau in the high moorlands, and features views of Kibo in the northeast and Mount Meru towards the west. White necked ravens can be seen throughout the day. There is also a set of small caves a short walk from the campsite known as the Shira Caves.
- Distance: 5 km Hiking
- Time: 4 - 6 hours
- Habitat: Moorland
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Today’s route turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower. Lunch will be served in a designated area before ascending the rocky path to Lava Tower. After lunch you descent again to the Barranco camping area and after reaching the high altitude of 4600m at Lava Tower, you will feel actual benefit of acclimatization. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall.
- Distance: 10 km Hiking
- Time: 6 - 8 hours
- Habitat: Semi Desert
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Baranco Camp
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu camp
After breakfast, we take short scramble to the top of the Great Barranco and then a traverse over scree and ridges to the Karanga Valley, beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten, and Decken Glaciers. After a short and well deserved break we leave Karanga and cross the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail, used for descend from the mountain later. From here we continue up to the Barafu Camp. Here we will rest, have dinner and prepare for the summit day. From Barafu you can enjoy the view of two volcanic cones Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, and that view is quite spectacular and you should not miss it.
- Distance: 9 km Hiking
- Time: 8 hours
- Habitat: Alpine desert
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
An early start for the ascent to the rim of the Kibo Crater between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers. The last section before the rim can sometimes be snow-covered and an ice-axe or ski stick is useful for balance. At the rim we will reach Stella point, from where we have further hour to Uhuru Peak. After a short stop for taking photos we descend to the Barafu Hut for a rest and lunch before continuing on past Millenium camp down to Mweka Hut in the giant heather zone on the forest edge. Those with the strength left from the summit may wish to descend to the Reutsh Crater and visit the ice pinnacles of the Eastern Ice-fields. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
- Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
- Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
- Habitat: Arctic
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 6 - Mweka Camp to Moshi/Arusha
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
- Distance: 10 km Hiking
- Time: 3 - 4 hours
- Habitat: Rain Forest
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Included.
Main Destination: Moshi
Meals & Drinks: Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jul 4, 2026 - Jul 4, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Moshi and ends in Moshi, Tanzania
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
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Moshi and ends in Moshi, Tanzania
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
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
KILITA SAFARIS-Best Kilimanjaro tour company|Kilimanjaro joining group|Kilimanjaro day hike|Serengeti & ngorongoro safaris
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Kilita Safaris and Tours is a trusted local tour company providing a wide range of tourism services throughout Tanzania. The company specializes in Mount Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions, wildlife safaris, cultural experiences, day trips, and beach holidays. Supported by a team of experienced guides and tourism professionals, Kilita Safaris and Tours offers customized itineraries, private tours, group safaris, camping adventures, luxury safaris, honeymoon packages, and family-friendly travel experiences. Committed to responsible tourism and exceptional customer service, the company strives to connect travelers with Tanzania’s extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cultures while ensuring memorable and rewarding journeys.
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