7-Day Machame
A varied camping journey with a separate Karanga overnight to split the approach to the summit base.
7 days trekking9 days in Tanzania
From £1,930 per person · indicative
View Route & ItineraryTanzania · 5,895m · Your Next ObjectiveKilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro.
Choose Your Route.
One summit, several very different journeys. Walk through forest, cross open volcanic landscapes and build towards Africa’s highest point on the route that suits your time and experience.
Typical season: January–March & June–October. Subject to conditions.
Start Here
Three Routes To Consider First
Machame for a varied southern approach, Lemosho for more time across the western plateau, or the Northern Circuit for the longer journey around Kibo. Each opens its own detailed SOOM itinerary.
8-Day Lemosho
An additional Shira camp spreads the early ascent before the southern circuit and the summit attempt.
8 days trekking10 days in Tanzania
From £2,175 per person · indicative
View Route & Itinerary9-Day Northern Circuit
Start in the west, traverse Kibo’s northern slopes and approach the summit from School Hut before descending south.
9 days trekking11 days in Tanzania
From £2,440 per person · indicative
View Route & ItineraryAll Eight Options
Find The Right Fit
Compare days on the mountain, overnight style and the shape of the journey. The shortest itinerary leaves less time to adapt to altitude. Prices below are indicative planning figures; ask us for your confirmed package quote.
| Route | Trip length | Overnight style | What changes | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Marangu → | 5 trekking / 7 total | Shared huts | Hut-based · shorter option | £1,607per person · indicative |
| 6-Day Marangu → | 6 trekking / 8 total | Shared huts | Hut-based · extra altitude day | £1,727per person · indicative |
| 6-Day Machame → | 6 trekking / 8 total | Camping | Camping · compressed schedule | £1,726per person · indicative |
| 7-Day Machame → | 7 trekking / 9 total | Camping | The classic southern trail | £1,930per person · indicative |
| 7-Day Rongai → | 7 trekking / 9 total | Camping | Approach from the north | £1,914per person · indicative |
| 7-Day Lemosho → | 7 trekking / 9 total | Camping | Western approach · longer early day | £1,930per person · indicative |
| 8-Day Lemosho → | 8 trekking / 10 total | Camping | More time on the mountain | £2,175per person · indicative |
| 9-Day Northern Circuit → | 9 trekking / 11 total | Camping | The longer northern journey | £2,440per person · indicative |
Unsure which route fits? Tell us your walking experience, available dates and priorities. We can talk through the differences before you choose.
See The Journey
Five Approaches. One Summit.
Explore each route family below, then choose its duration for the full itinerary. These original diagrams show the journey schematically and are not navigation maps.
Marangu Route
5 Or 6 Days On The Mountain
The hut route with an additional night at Horombo and an acclimatisation walk before continuing higher.
- Mountain huts rather than tented camps
- Ascent and descent along the same side
- Very strenuous high-altitude trekking
Machame Route
6 Or 7 Days On The Mountain
A varied camping journey with a separate Karanga overnight to split the approach to the summit base.
- Supported camping with a mountain crew
- Forest approach, southern circuit and Mweka descent
- Very strenuous high-altitude trekking
Rongai Route
7 Days On The Mountain
Begin near the Kenyan border, walk beneath Mawenzi and descend by Marangu for a different view on the way down.
- Supported camping with a mountain crew
- Northern approach and a Marangu descent
- Very strenuous high-altitude trekking
Lemosho Route
7 Or 8 Days On The Mountain
An additional Shira camp spreads the early ascent before the southern circuit and the summit attempt.
- Supported camping with a mountain crew
- Forest approach, southern circuit and Mweka descent
- Very strenuous high-altitude trekking
Northern Circuit Route
9 Days On The Mountain
Start in the west, traverse Kibo’s northern slopes and approach the summit from School Hut before descending south.
- Supported camping with a mountain crew
- A longer traverse around the northern slopes
- Very strenuous high-altitude trekking
When To Go
January–March & June–October
Typical trekking seasons, subject to weather and mountain conditions. Route pages show indicative prices; the final programme and availability are confirmed with your quote.
Prices confirmed on enquiry. Published prices are indicative. Hut availability, routes, permits, transport and other associated costs can change after publication. Your written quote confirms the final price, itinerary, inclusions and exclusions for your dates and group.
Your Trip
What’s Included
These are the arrangements we plan into the package. Your written quote confirms the full scope for your dates and group.
Included In The Package
- Mountain guides, porters and the cooking team.
- Park entry, route accommodation fees and park rescue fees.
- Shared tents on camping routes, or shared huts on Marangu; sleeping arrangements confirmed for your route.
- Meals and treated drinking water during the trek.
- Agreed airport and mountain-gate transfers.
- A shared hotel room before and after the trek, with the meal plan specified in your quote.
- Pre-trek briefing, kit check and group emergency equipment.
What’s Not Included
- Flights, visas and personal travel insurance.
- Tips for the mountain crew.
- Personal clothing, boots and additional equipment hire.
- Single-room or single-tent supplements.
- Extra hotel nights, unlisted meals, drinks and personal spending.
- Safari or beach extensions and additional private transfers.
A park rescue fee is not personal rescue insurance. Private toilet arrangements, baggage allowances and any extra hire are itemised in your quote.
Before You Go
Prepare For The Whole Journey
Build Walking Endurance
Prepare for consecutive days on foot, with hills, a daypack and a long descent. The summit stage brings cold, darkness and a much longer effort than the approach days.
Choose Time Wisely
Extra mountain days spread the ascent. Fitness alone does not determine how you respond to altitude, and the guide’s decision to descend takes priority over the summit.
Know Your Package
We’ll set out accommodation, crew support, equipment, transfers and extras in your quote. Tell us about dietary requirements and any equipment you need to hire.
Get In Touch
Ask About Kilimanjaro
Typical season: January–March & June–October, subject to conditions. Ask about availability and your confirmed quote.
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