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FrenchSafari Tour: Kilimanjaro Machame Route Climb – All-Inclusive Joining Group Trekk - Tanzania Safari Tour
7-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by KILITA SAFARIS-Best Kilimanjaro tour company|Kilimanjaro joining group|Kilimanjaro day hike|Serengeti & ngorongoro safaris
Tour Features
Conquer the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m) on Tanzania's most popular trekking route—the 7-Day Machame Route. Known as the "Whiskey Route," Machame offers breathtaking scenery, excellent acclimatization, and one of the highest summit success rates on the mountain. Journey through lush rainforest, giant moorlands, alpine desert, and the spectacular Arctic summit before standing on the Roof of Africa at Uhuru Peak. This all-inclusive joining group adventure is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and friends looking to share the experience and reduce costs while trekking with a small international group. Led by experienced local mountain guides, professional cooks, and dedicated porters, every detail is carefully arranged—from airport transfers and hotel accommodation in Moshi to park fees, camping equipment, nutritious mountain meals, and safety monitoring. Whether it's your first mountain expedition or another unforgettable African adventure, this 7-day Kilimanjaro climb promises world-class scenery, lifelong memories, and the achievement of reaching Africa's highest peak.
| 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. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Scheduled departures | This tour starts on fixed start dates only. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Minivan. |
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 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Karanga Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Barafu Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 6 | Mweka Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 7 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, 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 - Moshi – Machame Gate (1,790m) – Machame Camp (3,010m)
Your adventure begins after breakfast with a drive from Moshi to Machame Gate, where registration with the national park authorities is completed. After meeting your mountain crew, begin hiking through Kilimanjaro's lush rainforest, home to towering trees, colorful birds, and playful black-and-white colobus monkeys. The trail steadily ascends before reaching Machame Camp for dinner and your first night on the mountain.
Elevation: 1,790m → 3,010m
Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 5–7 Hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Machame Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Machame Camp – Shira Camp (3,845m)
Leave the rainforest behind as the landscape transforms into open moorland covered with giant heathers and volcanic rock formations. Enjoy magnificent panoramic views of Mount Meru and the Shira Plateau while gradually gaining altitude. Arrive at Shira Camp where you'll enjoy dinner beneath spectacular African night skies.
Elevation: 3,010m → 3,845m
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4–6 Hours
Habitat: Moorland
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Shira Camp – Lava Tower (4,640m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Today's trek follows the important acclimatization principle of "climb high, sleep low." Ascend gradually to Lava Tower, where you'll stop for lunch at over 4,600 meters before descending to Barranco Camp. This day significantly improves your body's adaptation to the altitude while offering dramatic volcanic landscapes and breathtaking mountain scenery.
Elevation: 3,845m → 4,640m → 3,960m
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6–8 Hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Baranco Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Barranco Camp – Barranco Wall – Karanga Camp (4,035m)
Begin the day by climbing the famous Barranco Wall, one of Kilimanjaro's most exciting yet non-technical sections. After reaching the top, enjoy incredible views across the mountain before continuing through scenic valleys to Karanga Camp. Spend the afternoon resting and preparing for the higher elevations ahead.
Elevation: 3,960m → 4,035m
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4–5 Hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Continue your ascent across the barren alpine landscape toward Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit attempt. Upon arrival, enjoy an early dinner and rest as your guides prepare you for the midnight summit climb. Organize your gear and get as much sleep as possible before the biggest challenge begins.
Elevation: 4,035m → 4,640m
Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 Hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 6 - Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,080m)
Around midnight, begin your summit attempt under a sky filled with stars. Trek slowly to Stella Point before making the final push to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your incredible achievement as the sun rises above the clouds, creating one of the world's most unforgettable mountain views. After photos and celebration, descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing to Mweka Camp.
Elevation: 4,640m → 5,895m → 3,080m
Distance: Approximately 30 km
Hiking Time: 12–15 Hours
Habitat: Arctic Summit & Rainforest
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 7 - Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi
Enjoy your final breakfast on the mountain before descending through the beautiful rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your official Kilimanjaro summit certificate before meeting your driver for the transfer back to Moshi. Celebrate your achievement and enjoy a well-deserved rest after completing one of the world's greatest trekking adventures.
Elevation: 3,080m → 1,640m
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3–5 Hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, 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
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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)
Rates Per Person
Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 10, 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
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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)
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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