8-Day Budget Mt Kilimanjaro Trekking

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival

Upon arrival, our transferring driver will meet and greet you, assist with loading your luggage, and drive you to Airport Planet Lodge. After checking in, you will receive a briefing about the following day’s trek, and your mountain guide will inspect your gear. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing at the lodge, enjoying the pool, or exploring the surrounding area.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Airport Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Arusha Airport

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Machame Camp

After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel at 9:30 AM and driven to the Machame Gate of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, approximately an hour away. Upon arrival, your guide will complete registration while porters weigh the luggage. You can take a moment to explore the entrance area, observe the local monkeys, or watch the climbing team prepare for the trek.

Once preparations are complete, your Kilimanjaro adventure begins as you enter the lush mountain rainforest, filled with ancient trees and the sounds of the wild. With a little luck, you may spot the striking black-and-white Colobus monkeys among the treetops. After a 5–6 hour hike, you will reach Machame Camp, situated just above the tree line at 3,010 meters. Here, at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, you will enjoy your first hot dinner on the mountain and spend the night in tents, resting for the days ahead.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira Camp

After an early breakfast, you will begin your second day of trekking. The trail becomes steeper as the landscape transitions into moorland and heath, opening up to reveal sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Today’s trek is shorter than the previous day, and you will arrive at Shira Camp by mid-afternoon. The camp offers stunning views of the mountain, and as the sun sets, the Kibo rock face and glacier are bathed in golden light, a truly unforgettable sight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lava Tower 4640 meters to Barranco Camp 3960 metesr

Today’s trek involves an ascent of approximately 800 meters, though you will camp at only a slightly higher elevation than the previous night. This “climb high, sleep low” approach helps your body acclimatize effectively. The hike begins with a gradual ascent above the Shira Plateau toward Lava Tower at 4,640 meters. As the vegetation thins, the landscape transforms into an Afro-alpine desert, dotted with giant lobelia and senecio plants. You will traverse the expansive Barranco Valley before arriving, after 6 to 7 hours of trekking, at one of the most spectacular camps on the mountain, Barranco Camp, offering breathtaking views and a sense of accomplishment.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barafu Camp 4640 Metres

The day begins with the climb of the iconic Barranco Wall. Safety is a top priority, and your guides will provide assistance as needed. As you follow the ridge, moving up and down, enjoy stunning views of Kibo’s southern glacier. After reaching the Karanga Valley, stop for lunch before continuing with a 2–3 hour ascent to Barafu Camp at 4,640 meters. Once at the camp, take time to relax, enjoy dinner, and get an early night in preparation for the summit push.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Uhuru Peak 5895 Meters to Mweka Camp 3080 Meters

After a light breakfast of tea and snacks, your summit trek begins around midnight. Climbing by torchlight, you will ascend the scree slopes of Kibo for 5 to 7 hours until reaching Stella Point on the crater rim. From there, a further 1 to 2 hours along the crater ridge leads to Uhuru Peak, Mount Kilimanjaro’s highest point at 5,895 meters. At sunrise, take in the breathtaking 360° views of the surrounding landscape, you are standing on the “Roof of Africa.”

After enjoying the summit and capturing photos of this unforgettable moment, begin the descent along the same route back to Barafu Camp. Here, your porters and cook will have a warm meal ready, allowing for a 1–2 hour rest. The trek then continues down to Mweka Camp at 3,080 meters, where dinner and a well-earned night of rest await.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mweka Gate 1630 Meter to Moshi

After breakfast, your Kilimanjaro adventure concludes with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. You will then begin a gentle 2–3 hour descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where your transfer driver will be waiting to take you back to Arusha. After a refreshing shower, the remainder of the day is yours to relax, unwind by the pool, or celebrate your incredible achievement.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to your departure point. You can extend your stay by going on a Tanzania safari or relaxing on Zanzibar beach.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.