Moshi, Tanzania
+255 742 596 234
generoustours@gmail.com
Overview
At a Glance
- Duration: Exclusive Departure on Mount Kilimanjaro
- Start & End: Moshi or Arusha, Tanzania
- Fair wages for guides, cooks, and porters included
- Professional mountain guides with safety equipment
- High success rate with proper acclimatization
This VIP package books the Machame Route exclusively for your own group — no other climbers join your departure, and your dates, pace and crew are set around your party alone.
Unlike our fixed-tier Luxury Machame package, which runs on scheduled group departures alongside other climbers, this private booking guarantees it's just your party and your dedicated crew from Machame Gate to the summit and back. That means flexible start dates, a pace set by your group, and a guide team focused entirely on you.
Comfort levels can be set to match any of our standard tiers — entry, midrange or luxury inclusions — since the private booking is about who's on the mountain with you, not which camping equipment is used. Most private climbers choose our luxury inclusions, given the personalized nature of the trip.
Mount Kilimanjaro Exclusive Departure climbing route specifications:
- Duration: Exclusive Departure
- Start & End: Moshi or Arusha, Tanzania
- Accommodation: High-quality mountain camping tents
Highlights
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Exclusive departure — no other climbers share your schedule or campsites
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Flexible start dates, set around your group's availability
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Custom pacing, faster or slower than a standard group schedule
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Dedicated guide team assigned only to your party
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Comfort tier (entry, midrange or luxury inclusions) selected to match your preference
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Official Kilimanjaro National Park summit certificate on completion
What is the daily itinerary?
- Day 1: Rongai Gate to Simba Camp
- Day 2: Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp
- Day 3: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp
- Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Mawenzi Tarn
- Day 5: Cross the Saddle to Kibo Hut
- Day 6: Summit Night: Uhuru Peak, then Descend to Horombo Hut
- Day 7: Descend to Marangu Gate and Certificate Presentation
What happens each day of the tour?
Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp, Private Schedule
Meals: L, B, D,Start: Machame Gate (1,800m)Finish: Machame Camp (3,000m)Altitude: ↑1,200mWalking Time: 5–7h
Your private crew registers your group at Machame Gate (1,800m) on a schedule set entirely around your arrival — no waiting for other groups. The rainforest climb to Machame Camp (3,000m) follows at whatever pace suits your party.
Day 2
Ascend to Shira Plateau at Your Own Pace
Meals: B, L, DStart: Machame Gate (1,800m)Finish: Machame Camp (3,000m)Altitude: ↑1,200mWalking Time: 5–7h
oorland opens up on the way to Shira Camp (3,840m). Because this is a private departure, your guide can adjust the day's pace on request — slower for photography stops, or faster if your group prefers to push on.
Day 3
Lava Tower Acclimatization and Barranco Camp
Meals: B, L, DStart: Shira Camp (3,840m)Finish: Barranco Camp (3,960m) via Lava Tower (4,630m)Altitude: ↑790m / ↓670mWalking Time: 6–7h
The key acclimatization day climbs to Lava Tower (4,630m) before descending to Barranco Camp (3,960m). Your private crew has camp fully set up on arrival, since they're not sharing resources with any other group.
Day 4
Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp, No Queuing
Meals: B, L, DStart: Barranco Camp (3,960m)Finish: Karanga Camp (4,035m)Altitude: ↑75mWalking Time: 4h
The Barranco Wall scramble is guided step-by-step for your group alone, without queuing behind other parties — a common bottleneck on busier departure dates. The trail continues to Karanga Camp (4,035m).
Day 5
Karanga to Barafu Base Camp
Meals: B, L, DStart: Karanga Camp (4,035m)Finish: Barafu Camp (4,673m)Altitude: ↑638mWalking Time: 4h
A steady climb reaches Barafu Camp (4,673m), the launch point for summit night. Your crew schedules dinner and rest entirely around your group's preferred routine ahead of the midnight departure.
Day 6
Summit Night: Uhuru Peak, then Descend to Mweka Camp
Meals: B, L, DStart: Barafu Camp (4,673m)Finish: Mweka Camp (3,100m) via Uhuru Peak (5,895m)Altitude: ↑1,222m / ↓2,795Walking Time: 12–14h
Summit night departs whenever suits your group best within the standard safety window, reaching Stella Point by sunrise and Uhuru Peak (5,895m) shortly after. Your dedicated guide team supports your pace throughout, without needing to manage other climbers.
Day 7
Descend to Mweka Gate and Private Transfer
Meals: B, L, DStart: Mweka Camp (3,100m)Finish: Mweka Gate (1,640m)Altitude: ↓1,460mWalking Time: 3–4h
The final descent reaches Mweka Gate (1,640m) for certificate presentation. Your private vehicle is ready to take your group directly back to your chosen hotel
What accommodation is included?
Private Toilet Tent (Standard)
Sharing style
Your crew pitches camp for your party alone — no shared campsites with other groups on the same dates.
Private
Dedicated Dining Tent & Private Chef Option
A private dining set-up is standard, with the option to add a dedicated chef for an upgraded menu.
Optional Upgrade
What is included and excluded?
What's Included?
Kilimanjaro National Park entry and camping fees
Fully private guide, assistant guides, cook and porter team assigned only to your group
Guide, cook and porter wages paid above Tanzania's legal minimum
Flexible start date, chosen around your group's schedule
All meals on the mountain plus purified drinking water
Comfort tier of your choice (entry, midrange or luxury inclusions)
Park rescue fees and guide-carried emergency oxygen
Kilimanjaro National Park summit certificate
What\'s Not Included?
International flights and Tanzania visa
Personal climbing gear and clothing
Tips for guides, cooks and porters
Moshi/Arusha hotel nights before or after the climb (can be added)
Travel and evacuation insurance
Why Book with Generous African Tours?
KPAP & Local Experts
Our guides have 10+ years of tracking experience, knowing exactly where the wildlife migrates and how to escape the crowds.
Custom 4x4 Vehicles
Travel in safety with custom-modified Toyota Land Cruisers featuring charging ports, large windows, and a pop-up roof.
Tailored Hospitality
We handpick clean, high-service safari lodges and luxury camps, ensuring delicious meals and excellent comfort after game drives.
Best Time to Visit Tanzania Safari
The best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is during the dry months of January-March and June-October, when the weather is stable with less rain.
Jan
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Dry Season
Clear
Clear
Feb
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Dry Season
Clear
Clear
Mar
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Short Rains
Wet
Wet
Apr
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Long Rains
Wet
Wet
May
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Long Rains
Wet
Wet
Jun
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Peak Dry
Excellent
Excellent
Jul
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Peak Dry
Excellent
Excellent
Aug
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Peak Dry
Excellent
Excellent
Sep
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Peak Dry
Excellent
Excellent
Oct
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Dry End
Good
Good
Nov
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Short Rains
Quiet
Quiet
Dec
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Good Season
Festive
Festive
Peak season
Good season
Low / rainy season
Frequently Asked Questions
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How is this different from the standard Luxury Machame package?
The Luxury package runs on scheduled group departures with other climbers; this VIP package guarantees it's only your party on the mountain, on dates you choose.
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What's the minimum group size for a private departure?
Even solo climbers can book privately — per-person pricing decreases as your group size grows.
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Can I choose my own start date?
Yes — private departures aren't tied to fixed group schedules, subject to guide and permit availability.
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Can I set a slower or faster pace than the standard itinerary?
Yes, within safety limits your guide will advise on — this is one of the main benefits of a private departure.
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Do I still need to tip the crew?
Yes, tips remain excluded from the package price on private departures as well.
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