For everyone who wants to climb Kilimanjaro as quickly and inexpensively as possible, we offer this program! The team leaders will be reliable local guides with whom we have been successfully cooperating for many years. As a basic route, we have chosen Machame route - one of the two most popular on the mountain. This is a very logical, fast and picturesque way to the top, and permit can be obtained right at its starting point. We will climb Kili in just 6 days, which will help the participants to save time and budget.
On the other hand, such a fast route requires good physical shape and experience at similar altitudes. If you feel confident in your abilities, have a good command of English and want to climb Kilimanjaro on a budget, this program is definitely for you!
Kilimanjaro climbing options offered by KULUAR:
👉After Kilimanjaro, we highly recommend taking part in a safari in the Ngorongoro and Tarangire National Parks. If you have not been on a safari yet, we would even say that it is a must. The choice of parks and the number of days is possible at your request.
Climbing Kilimanjaro is not cheap, but we have taken care of your expenses by keeping the budget of this trip as low as possible. There are local guides on this program, and we will spend only 6 days on the mountain.
Despite the fact that we have made this program as budget-friendly as possible, you can expect excellent service: chefs, porters, and an experienced escort team!
The group is accompanied by local guides who have been trained as Wilderness First Responders, and we also have emergency oxygen. Just in case.
You will pass several climatic zones, unique flora, fantastic landscapes of Kili and much, much more!
You can choose any convenient dates, and we will organize the Kilimanjaro climb for you. The cost will depend on the number of participants.
The consultant has been in Tanzania personally and will advise you knowledgeably.
More than 25000 participants have already been with Kuluar and 97.8% have been satisfied. We are sure you will be too!
The Kilimanjaro climbing program starts at the Kilimanjaro airport in northern Tanzania. From there, we move to the nearby town of Moshi and check into a hotel. We will devote the rest of the day to relaxing, getting to know the team and walking around the city. In the evening, a welcome dinner is planned.
After breakfast at the hotel, we go to the entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park - Machame Gate. This is where the hiking part of our budget climb to Africa's highest peak begins. The trail will pass through rain forests populated by exotic monkeys and birds. In just one day, the group will gain about 1,200 meters of elevation. After resting and a hearty lunch prepared by the caring escort team, we will be sure to take an acclimatization walk up the trail to get better accustomed to the altitude.
Distance: ≈ 10 km, altitude gain: +1220 m, travel time: ≈ 5-6 hours, climatic zone: rain forests
Pretty soon the rainforest zone will change to rocky trails and heathland, and the vast African landscapes will open up. In total, we will walk about 5 km, and the final goal is Shira Camp, located on the plateau of the same name. From here you can enjoy a great view of Volcano Meru on one side, and Volcano Kibo on the other. In the afternoon, we will do an acclimatization hike up the trail. If the weather is cloudless, you can watch the stunning starry skies of Africa at night.
Distance: ≈ 4.8 km, altitude difference: +820 m, travel time: ≈ 4-5 hours, + acclimatization time. climatic zone: heather deserts.
The budget climbing of Kilimanjaro continues, and our goal today is Barranco camp. The way there can be divided into two parts. The first part will be a difficult 7 km ascent to the impressive Lava Tower, which is located at an altitude of about 4,600 m. Here we will have lunch and spend some time to adjust to the altitude even better. The second part of today's hike will be much easier, as the trail stretches down to Barranco Camp. This is where the Machame, Lemosho and Umbwe routes join together, so there will be plenty of climbers at the camp.
Distance: ≈ 9.1 km, altitude difference: +700 / -560 m, travel time: ≈ 5-6 hours, climatic zone: heather deserts, alpine meadows
There are 2 variants of the Machame route: 7 and 6 days on the mountain. In the first case, the way from Barranco camp to Barafu camp takes 2 days with intermediate stop named Karanga. We aim to climb the Kilimanjaro route as quickly as possible and on budget, so we will cover this distance in 1 day. We will leave at dawn to avoid traffic jams on the famous Barranco wall, where in the case of a late exit you can easily get in a traffic jam for many hours. Our final goal is Barafu high camp, from which we will reach the summit of Kilimanjaro the very next night.
Distance: ≈ 8 km, altitude difference: +1100 / -400 m, travel time: ≈ 6-8 hours, climatic zone: heather deserts, alpine meadows
We get up at midnight and already around one o'clock in the morning we hit the trail. The path is not easy, because we have to climb as much as 1,200 meters! The most difficult part is the first part of the ascent, which culminates in reaching Stella Point (5,744 m), one of the three official peaks of Kilimanjaro. Around this point, the first rays of sunrise will appear above the horizon - it will become warmer and easier to walk. The trail becomes more gentle. It's only about an hour's walk to the highest point of the mountain, Uhuru Peak. At the top we take a picture, have a rest and start descending to Millennium camp.
Distance: ≈ 13.7 km, altitude difference: +1235 / -2100 m, travel time: ≈ 8-12 hours, climatic zone: alpine meadows, eternal glaciers, rain forests
We continue down the mountain. For this, we take the special Mweka trail, which will lead us to the national park's gate of the same name. Here we say goodbye to the escort team and then return to the hotel in Moshi.
Distance: ≈ 12 km, altitude difference: -2170 m, travel time: ≈ 6-7 hours, climatic zone: rain forests
The budget trip to Kilimanjaro is over. We say goodbye to Africa and go home. Or we can continue our vacation in Tanzania and go on safari or on the island of Zanzibar.
You must not have any of the diseases on this list in order to participate in the program
A yellow fever vaccination is not necessary to visit Tanzania. The exception is if you are traveling from potentially dangerous countries (mostly central Africa).
There are no vaccinations against malaria, you don't need to take medicine in advance either - it's a big burden on the organism. Just in case, we buy medicines against malaria on the spot, but there have been no cases in our groups yet.
Subject to weather conditions and general wishes of the group, the teamleader has the right to make changes in the itinerary.
Citizens of the USA and EU have to get a visa to the passport on arrival. The fee is $100 and $50.
Climbing Kilimanjaro opens to you many peaks. After Kili we recommend:
We have prepared for you the Kilimanjaro Commemorative Medal, which you will receive after the ascent.
You need to buy your tickets in advance, as soon as we confirm your participation in the trek.
Our recommendations for flight selection services can be found in this article.
You need good insurance to participate in the program. Please do not ignore this point. It has saved some participants thousands of dollars. Our recommendations for insurance can be found here: "Insurance for Kuluar Hikes Participants".
On arrival in Moshi you can rent some equipment:
Prices are for the whole period of the ascent (6 days) as of 2020. The actual prices may vary slightly.
Unlike most other well-known mountains, Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of year. But in April, May and November it is the "rainy season," which makes the rocks slippery. There are far fewer people on the mountain at this time. See our timetable and choose the best dates!
Kilimanjaro has a pronounced altitude belt. At the beginning of the program in the jungle can be +25 and above, and on the sixth day, when the summit is stormed, the temperature can drop to -10 degrees and below. Because of this it is important to choose the right clothes and sleeping bag. Read the relevant section.
The best way to prepare for climbing Kilimanjaro is to run. Start training 3-4 months before the start of the program, gradually increasing the running time. A good result can be considered a 10-kilometer run without stopping. If you have any doubts about your physical condition, please contact our manager for advice.
To participate in the ascent of Kilimanjaro, it is recommended to have experience in hiking in mountains above 3000 meters. But even if you have not been at such a height, then if you are in good physical shape, you can take part in the program. Due to the geographical location of the mountain, acclimatization is easier here, so the chance of a successful ascent is quite high even for beginners.
During the program, participants do not have the opportunity to charge phones and other devices, so it is worth stocking up on spare batteries or power banks.
The cost depends on the number of participants:
| Number of participants | Value |
|---|---|
| 5 and more | $1900 |
| 4 | $1950 |
| 3 | $2050 |
| 2 | $2200 |
| 1 | $2500 |
Total additional expenses will be about $400 + airflights. Take a few hundred dollars for souvenirs.
If the amount of prepayment is too much for you at the moment, but you still want to book a place, write to the consultant and he will break it down into comfortable parts.
👉 Check out: payment methods and refund conditions in case of cancellation or departure from the route
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*Please note: the consultant will help with the selection and search for air tickets, recommend an insurance company, but it is not his task to purchase them. Participants do it themselves or contact our partners, all contacts are in the article: tickets, hotels and insurance
