Mt Meru — 4 days
Meru over four days — the standard acclimatisation climb before Kilimanjaro, and a fine mountain in its own right.
AcclimatisationWildlife on routeRanger escort
⏱ 4 days👥 2–6 pax
← All climbs
Umbwe Route — 6 days
Umbwe with an extra night to acclimatise, which this route badly needs given how fast it gains height.
Kilimanjaro6 days2–6 pax
Day by day
Your itinerary
- 1
Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp
A steep walk through rainforest from Umbwe Gate (about 1,400 m) to Umbwe Cave Camp (about 2,940 m).
- 2
Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp
Follow the ridge to Barranco Camp (about 3,950 m).
- 3
Barranco to Karanga Camp
Climb the Barranco Wall and continue to Karanga Camp (about 4,035 m): a short day for acclimatisation.
- 4
Karanga to Barafu Camp
Walk to Barafu Camp (about 4,670 m) and rest before the summit.
- 5
Summit and descent to Mweka Camp
Start around midnight for Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), then descend to Mweka Camp.
- 6
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Walk down through the forest to Mweka Gate.
Included
- ✓Mountain guides and porters
- ✓Meals and drinking water on the mountain
- ✓Hut or camping accommodation along the route
- ✓Safety equipment as per your operator's standard
Not included
- –Anything not confirmed in your quote, such as park fees, flights, visas and tips
- –Personal climbing gear and sleeping bag unless hired
- –Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking
Good to know
Questions
How fit do I need to be?+
You need to be in good health and used to walking for several hours on consecutive days. Longer itineraries give your body more time to adjust to altitude and raise your chances of reaching the summit.
What does the price cover?+
Please confirm in your quote what is included, such as park fees, guides, porters, meals and transfers. Prices are in US dollars per person for parties for parties of 2 to 6.
Is altitude sickness a risk?+
Yes, on any route. Take the acclimatisation advice seriously, tell your guide if you feel unwell, and consider the longer itinerary if you are unsure.
Price$1,500 / person
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