Private Tour
Kilimanjaro Machame Route Private Hike
Overview
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168 hours
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100% Local organizer where the guests will have the opportunity to meet and hike Kilimanjaro with the local teams from the beginning up to the end of the trip
Success rate to Stella point is 100% and 97% to Uhuru peak with Enthusiasm Kilimanjaro climbing. We never miss the summit, our team will support you from your arrival until you made it to the top of Africa
Professional Local team, guides and chefs are qualified with Kilimanjaro Mountain services
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
MACHAME GATE – MACHAME CAMP: 10.75K /7MI | 5-6 HRS | RAINFOREST
Accommodations
Machame Camp
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 1811m/5942ft to 3021m/9911ft Altitude gained: 1210m Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.
MACHAME CAMP – SHIRA CAMP: 5.3KM/3MI | 4-5HRS | MOORLAND
Accommodations
Shira Cave
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 3021m/9911ft to 3839m/12,595ft Altitude gained: 818m After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. Temperatures begin to drop.
SHIRA CAMP – LAVA TOWER – BARRANCO CAMP: 10.75KM/6MI | 5-6HRS | SEMI-DESERT
Accommodations
Barranco Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 3839m/12,595ft to 3986m/13,077ft Altitude gained: 147m Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp.
BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP: 5.2KM/3MI | 3-4HRS | ALPINE DESERT
Accommodations
Karanga Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft Altitude gained: 48m After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. Overnight at Karanga Camp.
HIKE KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP: 3.3KM /2 MI | 3-4HRS | ALPINE DESERT
Accommodations
Barafu Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft Altitude gained: 628m We continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.
BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT: 4.86KM /3MI UP | 5-7HRS | – MWEKA CAMP: 11.5KM /7.2MI DOWN | 5-6HRS | GLACIERS, SNOW CAPPED SUMMIT
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft Altitude gained: 1233m Descent to 3106m/10,190ft Altitude lost: 2789m Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way. Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!
MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 9.1KM/6MI |3-4HRS | RAINFOREST
Accommodations
Your hotel in Moshi
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft Altitude lost: 1473m After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!
What‘s Included
Entrance fee
Private Portable toilet
Airport Pick up and Drop-off
Sleeping bags
Camping gears
Hotel in Moshi (before and after climb)
Tips to the crew
Personal Hiking gears
Pickup points
Kilimanjaro Airport
Tanzania
Options
Kilimanjaro Machame Route Private Hike
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The OK team is the reason I achieved my Kilimanjaro summit!
Camper12181087272,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Why choose the OK team? Climbing Kilimanjaro isn't just about being comfortable; it's about safety! You need guides on the mountain who can react quickly to emergencies, and you need strong ground support at the base. Every single staff member at OK team treated us with sincerity and kindness, just like family on the mountain. I feel so lucky to have chosen the OK team for giving me such wonderful memories of Kilimanjaro. I will be very happy to recommend them to my friends.
Trip of a lifetime
Curiosity59892966926,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My girlfriend and I are just home from climbing Kilimanjaro with Operation Kilimanjaro. It was up there with one of the best weeks of my life. Johnson and his team are absolutely fantastic. We spent a week on the mountain with our crew who became like a family. Our guides James and Abdully and all the rest of the crew were absolutely amazing. This is the company you need to go with they will look after you the best, incredible people!
Perfect from start to end
321claytonc,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I chose Operation Kilimanjaro, as I wanted to support a locally based company, and the communication with Johnson was really good. The prices they have are also really competitive. Johnson has from the beginning and through everything had perfect communication with me. I had to postpone my trip on very short notice (less than a week), as I injured myself, and Johson fixed everything smoothly. My flight was also delayed, and he postponed with a day, the day before my hike was supposed to start. My team was superb, with not only safety, but also friendship and family as a focus. They cared for me as if I was their brother, making sure that all of my needs were taken care of. They went above and beyond with carrying my equipment, making sure I got to take the photos that I wanted, and catered for my every need. I really can't recommend this company enough, and the wonderful experience I had, and the family that I got, will stay with me till the end of my days. Thank you, Operation Kilimanjaru, Jonhson, Piuc, Morses, Humphrey and Alin. You will forever be in my heart.
Best team!
ronyj54,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour group and team! Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on New Year’s Day was an unforgettable way to begin the year, and we are deeply grateful for the incredible team who made this journey possible. From the very first day, the guides, porters, and crew showed exceptional professionalism, kindness, and dedication. Every detail was handled with care—from pacing and safety to encouragement during the most challenging moments. Their calm leadership and constant reassurance gave us confidence, even when the climb tested our limits. Summiting Kilimanjaro on New Year’s Day was profoundly emotional. Standing on the roof of Africa as the new year began felt symbolic—a moment of gratitude, reflection, and renewed purpose. This achievement would not have been possible without the tireless support of the entire team, who pushed us forward step by step, often believing in us more than we believed in ourselves. Thank you for your patience, your smiles in the cold, your words of motivation, and the genuine care you showed every single day. This was more than a hike—it was a life-changing experience and a memory we will carry forever. We recommend this team to anyone dreaming of climbing Kilimanjaro. You will be in the best hands, supported not just physically, but emotionally and mentally, all the way to the summit.
Kilimanjaro expedition
Venture16860272586,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This organization is the Top.! Personal approach - very honest and helpful. Just an incredible team ! If you have doubts - don’t hesitate to inform. But this will be your best experience !
best service at this altitude!
373jackz,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Make sure you get Dennis, the best guide, and Bishooooooo, the best looking waiter! Sign up for a safari tour too if you got extra days after the hike!
Roberto and Michele Via Machame Route october 2025
robertorK248BE,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We climbed Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route in early October with Operation Kilimanjaro. We successfully reached the summit and were very satisfied with the experience. The Operation Kilimanjaro team was extremely efficient, very helpful, and attentive to our needs. Johnson was always available and efficient, even with “off-schedule” requests. We highly recommend them for the climb, and once again, we want to congratulate the entire team. Thank you so much! Roberto and Michele
Recommendation
K7223NJlil,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice advisor and helpful guide Succeed in summit Diamox is very important for mountain sickness Recommend Operation Kilimanjaro
climb Kilimanjaro with Operation Kilimanjaro
michele251,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A friend and I entrusted Johnson with our trek: he took care of all our needs, both in organising the trip while we were at home, answering our 1000 questions, and afterwards when we got off the plane, during the trek and even until our departure for Italy. It was the first time I had done a major trek. During the trek, our guides/chefs/porters were always attentive, offering advice and support whenever we needed it, and honestly exceeded our expectations. Everyone involved in the Operation Kilimangiaro organisation was always positive: in an experience like this, that is essential. If you need to rely on someone, Johnson and his staff are the right people.
Go hunting in Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro and Serengeti Park. Specially recommended for the Operation Kilimanjaro team.
693yee,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Operation Kilimanjaro, a team of professional and reliable Kilimanjaro guides, is experienced and attentive to service, ensuring our safe ascent to the top and exceptional experience; Serengeti safaris are precisely scheduled, and the prairie is ridden to witness a wide variety of animals and rock the majesty. Two great experiences combine to make the adventure of a lifetime in Africa!
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