01/08/2026
All Inclusive 8 Day Kilimanjaro Trek
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation at Under the Shade Safari Lodge (HB), where your guide will meet you for a full briefing
Day 1: LEMOSHO GATE (2,100M/6,890FT) TO MTI MKUBWA (2,650M/8,694FT)
Day 2: Big Tree Camp (2,650m/8,694ft) to Shira 1 Camp (3,610m/11,843ft)
Day 3: Shira II Camp (3,610m/11,843ft) to Shira 2 Camp (3,850m/12,631ft)
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp (3,850m/12,631ft) to Barranco Camp (3,900m/12,800ft)
Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,900m/12,800ft) to Karanga Camp (3,995m/13,107ft)
Day 6: Karanga Camp (3,950m/12,960ft) to Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,092ft)
Day 7: Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,092ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft) then descending to Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,171ft)
Day 8: Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,171ft) to Mweka Gate (1,640m/5,380ft)
What's Included in the Cost:
-All Kilimanjaro National Park Entrance fees, Camping/Hut fees, Rescue fees and Crew fees
Park fees for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are set by the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) and apply to all climbers. Here’s a breakdown of typical fees: (2026 additional $70 per climber have been added by the government)
1. Conservation Fee or Entrance Fee: Approximately $70 per day
• charged for each day you’re on the mountain to support conservation efforts.
2. Camping Fees: Around $50 per night (for camping routes)
• paid for each night spent on the mountain. For hut routes like Marangu, the fee is similar but covers hut accommodations instead.
3. Rescue Fee: About $20 per climb
• overs emergency rescue services on the mountain.
4. Crater Camping Fee: Around $100 per night
• Additional fee if you camp in the crater near the summit (not common, but some advanced climbers opt for this experience).
5. Crew Fees: Fees for guides, porters, and cooks are also included in the overall cost, as they are required by law for all climbs
Here’s another example of typical crew numbers for a Kilimanjaro climb, based on group size:
I. Solo Climber:
• 1 Lead Guide
• 3-5 Porters (to carry equipment, food, and personal items)
• 1 Cook
Total Crew: 6-8
II. Small Group (2-4 Climbers):
• 1 Lead Guides
• 1 Assistant Guides
• 8-12 Porters
• 1Cooks
Total Crew: 12-18
III. Larger Group (5-10 Climbers):
• 1-2 Lead Guides
• 3 Assistant Guides
• 15-25 Porters
• 2-3 Cooks
Total Crew: 22-34
Generally, each climber requires around 4-5 support crew members to ensure everything is carried
safely and efficiently, and the group is well-supported at altitude.
- Accommodation at the hotel before and after climbing (1 night before for your climb starts and 1 night after your climb, in our Standard Hotel, which is a bed and breakfast)
- Food and water for the entire trek; This is another essential item. You need to know exactly how many meals per day you get. Normally your crew will serve you three main meals per day plus a snack (Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain), You will find that your crew will serve will these to you upon arrival at camp.
- Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
- Salaries paid to the mountain support crew as per KINAPA (Kilimanjaro National Park Authority) guidelines.
- Airport Transfers; Transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport to your hotel and return. Each member of your party is required to arrive and depart at the same time.
- Transport to and from the park at the beginning and end of the trek.
- Superior quality camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, camp chairs, camp tables, mess tent) – sleeping mattress (not applicable on the Marangu route) as all meals are served at the camps in designated dining halls
- Porter to carry your duffel bag, with maximum weight of 20kg /44 lbs., from one camp to the next camp
- Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
NOTE: All payments are fully refundable 60 days prior to the trip start date. 2/3rd refund 45 days prior to the trip start date. 1/3 refund 30 days prior to the trip start. None if cancellation is made less than 30 days prior.
