About this experience
What sets apart is your deep-rooted local expertise and your unwavering commitment to your safety and success. As a locally owned company managed by professional guides, we don't just lead treks; we share your home. Your 7-Day Machame "Whiskey" Route is designed with a superior acclimatization profile, significantly increasing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak. We provide a premium, all-inclusive experience that includes high-quality four-season gear, private airport transfers in your customized vehicles, and twice-daily health checks with pulse oximeters and emergency oxygen. Your professional mountain chefs prepare fresh, high-energy meals tailored for high-altitude performance, while your expert crew treats every climber like family. From the lush rainforest to the arctic summit, we handle every logistical detail with precision, allowing you to focus entirely on the challenge. Choose us for an authentic, safe, and life-changing journey to the Roof of Africa.
At a glance
- Duration: 168 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 168 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Professional Mountain Chef trained in high-altitude nutrition.
- Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees.
- Airport Transfers: Private pickup and drop-off from Kilimanjaro International or Arusha Airports
- Meals & Drinks: 3 delicious hot meals, plus snacks and unlimited purified/boiled drinking water.
- Park Fees & Government Taxes: All Kilimanjaro National Park entrance fees, camping fees, and 18% VAT
- Lunch
- Certificate: Official National Park certificate for those who reach Stella Point or summit
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Emergency medical oxygen cylinders.
- dedicated team of porters to carry all luggage and camp equipment.
- Camping Equipment: High-quality 4-season mountain tents (double occupancy), thick foam, mattresses
- Comprehensive First Aid kit.
- Certified, English-speaking & Extra Language Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Lead Guides.
Not included
- International Flights: Airfare to and from Tanzania.
- Pre & Post Trek Accommodation: 2 nights of hotel stay (one before and one after the climb)
- Tanzanian Visa: Entry visa fee
- Tips/Gratuities Tips for the mountain crew (Guides, Chef, and Porters) are customary and appreciated
- Personal Gear: Sleeping bags, trekking poles, and personal clothing
- Travel Insurance: medical and trip cancellation insurance (must cover high-altitude up to 6,000m).
- Personal Expenses: Laundry, telephone, alcoholic beverages, and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- We provide complimentary, door-to-door pickup and drop-off for all our guests. Whether you are arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or staying at a hotel in Arusha or Moshi, our team will be there to meet you. Please provide your flight details or accommodation name at least 48 hours before your trek begins so we can coordinate your seamless transfer. Our drivers will be holding a sign with your name or the "Tanzania Songbirds Safaris" logo for easy identification.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- cmn — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tanzania Songbirds Safaris
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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