10 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route and Safari Cost Tanzania 2026,2027

10 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route and Safari Cost Overview

Price from Tanzania

The cost of a 10 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route and safari package typically ranges between $3,200 and $5,500 per person depending on group size, safari destinations, accommodation level, and operator quality.

Budget group packages are cheaper, while private luxury climbs with mid-range or luxury safari lodges cost more. The price includes both mountain trekking and wildlife safari logistics.

What is Included in the Price?

The package includes Kilimanjaro National Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees, professional mountain crew (guides, porters, cook), safari guide, park entry fees for wildlife parks, and all ground transport in Tanzania.

Meals are included during both the climb and safari. Accommodation includes mountain tents during Kilimanjaro trek and lodges or tented camps during safari.

Transport from Moshi or Arusha to the mountain gate, between parks, and return is included. Safety equipment such as oxygen cylinders and first aid kits are also provided for the climb.

What is Excluded from the Price?

Exclusions include international flights, Tanzania visa fees, travel insurance, personal trekking gear, tips for guides and porters, alcoholic drinks, and personal expenses.

Day 1: Moshi to Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Elevation: 1,800m to 3,000m | Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

The climb begins at Machame Gate, followed by a trek through rainforest to Machame Camp.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Elevation: 3,000m to 3,840m | Hiking Time: 4–6 hours

The trail becomes steeper as you leave the rainforest and enter moorland zones with wide mountain views.

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Elevation: 3,840m to 4,600m to 3,900m | Hiking Time: 6–7 hours

Acclimatization day with climb high and sleep low strategy passing Lava Tower.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Elevation: 3,900m to 4,035m | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

Climb the Barranco Wall and continue to Karanga Camp.

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Elevation: 4,035m to 4,673m | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

Trek through alpine desert terrain to summit base camp.

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m to 3,100m | Hiking Time: 10–14 hours

Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak then descend to Mweka Camp.

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640m | Hiking Time: 3–5 hours

Final descent through rainforest and transfer to hotel.

Day 8–10: Tanzania Safari (Serengeti / Ngorongoro / Tarangire)

Game Drives and Wildlife Experience

Safari days include game drives in major national parks with wildlife viewing including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and the Great Migration depending on season.