SGNDP-9D8N Mount Kilimanjaro 2026

🎉 Celebrate Singapore National Day 2026 in Style! 🎉

This National Day, we’re taking adventure to the next level — to the Roof of Africa! 🇸🇬✨

Raise the Singapore Flag high on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m) and be part of a historic climb with SGTREK. An unforgettable way to honor our nation’s spirit of courage, resilience, and pride!

🔥 Special National Day Launch Offer – Limited Slots Only! 🔥
👉 SGNDP 2026: 9D8N Mount Kilimanjaro Expedition
📅 Event Dates: 01 – 09 August 2026

💰 Promotional Cost: SGD 3,980/Pax (Special 2-To-Go Promo) – First 10 slots only!

🚩 Take pride this National Day.
🌍 Stand tall on the Roof of Africa.
💪 Forge friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

🔥ROUTE: Machame Route (Whiskey Route): A longer route with stunning views, offering better acclimatization and a higher success rate.

👉 Signup now and secure your spot before slots are gone!

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a remarkable adventure that attracts trekkers from around the world. Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa, standing at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet), and offers several routes to the summit, each with its unique challenges and scenic views.

Routes:

• Machame Route (Whiskey Route): A longer route with stunning views, offering better acclimatization and a higher success rate.
• Marangu Route (Coca-Cola Route): Known for its hut accommodations, this route is the shortest and most popular but has a lower success rate due to rapid ascent.
• Lemosho Route: Less crowded with a gradual ascent, providing excellent acclimatization and a high success rate.
• Rongai Route: Approaches from the north and is less crowded, but with fewer scenic views compared to the other routes.
• Northern Circuit: The longest and newest route, offering the best acclimatization and the highest success rate.
• Umbwe Route: The steepest and most challenging route, recommended only for experienced trekkers.

Ready to embark on this incredible journey? Contact us today and let the adventure begin!

📅 Event Duration: 9 Days, 8 Nights

📅 Event Dates: 01 Aug – 09 Aug 2026

💰 Regular Event Cost: SGD4480/Pax (Twin sharing basis)

🎉 Special Promotional Prices for Sign up in Groups: 

• Book before 31 Dec 2025 to enjoy these amazing discounts! First Payment deposit basis (Limited discounted slots)
• Deposit only $500/Pax and confirm your booking for the tour.
• Balance payment to be done by 31 March 2026.

✨ We can also arrange private trips based on your requested dates! ✨

• Event Prices are subjective to change
• Single supplement applicable
• Group size of upto 15Pax + 1SGTREK Leader

📧 For any inquiries, please contact:

• Email: contact@sgtrek.com
• WhatsApp: +6592700908 

Join us on this exhilarating journey and forge memories that will endure a lifetime.

TRIP OVERVIEW: Machame Route Highlights

Known as the “Whiskey” route, Machame is a popular route to the mountain. Highly recommended for scenic value, with medium success rate. Great for acclimatization with lots of walk high, sleep low opportunities. Challenging trek with stunning scenery through 5 diverse climatic zones. Very popular trail, therefore can be busy. Fully catered camping only.

Highlights

Trip Summary

Elevation: 5,895 m
First ascent: 1889
Prominence: 5,885 m
Mountain range: Eastern Rift mountains
First ascenders: Ludwig Purtscheller, Hans Meyer

Route Description – with 7 days climb, more time for acclimatization

The Machame route is also called the “Whiskey Route” the most popular climbing route up Kilimanjaro. The Machame route is not technically difficult. It is more strenuous with long walks on daily basis. The trail is often steeper and it involves many ups and downs, crossing a lot of valleys and ridges.

image courtesy of Mt. Kilimanjaro, The Machame Route by Chiu-Ki Chan

Barranco Wall is one of the steepest climb in the route which needs an hour and a half with some rock climbing skills.  If you are adventurous enough you would definitely love this section. Scenery along the trail everyday is very beautiful specially, the lava tower, shira plateau and the barrano wall. Machame is considered the most scenic Kilimanjaro climbing route

DETAILED ITINERARY:

 Day 01 : Arrive Tanzania Airport

Contact us for flight details. We want all the entire group members to arrive at  TANZANIA AIRPORT same time for the group pickup. After Immigration in Tanzania meetup with our Local Team Guide/Driver will pickup the entire group from the airport and head to the accommodation.

We will be driven to Arusha for an overnight at hotel (sharing basis).

Overnight: Arusha Planet Lodge (BB) or similar

Please ensure that your kit is ready for tomorrow morning departure. our staff will check all gears and advice you if you need any gears for rental.

 Day 02: Machame Gate (1834 m) to Machame Camp (3000 m).

• Elevation (ft): 5,400ft to 9,400ft
• Distance: 11 km
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.

We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.

 Day 03: Machame camp (3000 m) to Shira camp (3847 m).

• Elevation (ft): 9,400ft to 12,500ft
• Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.

 Day 04: Shira Camp (3847 m) to Lava Tower (4630 m) to Barranco Camp (3950 m)

• Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Semi Desert

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Day 05: Barranco Camp (3950 m) to Karanga Camp (3995 m)

• Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft
• Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.

Day 06: Karanga Camp (3995 m) to Barafu Camp (4600 m)

• Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft
• Distance: 4 km
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

 Day 07: Barafu Camp (4600 m) to the Summit (5896 m) and back to Mweka Camp

• Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
• Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
• Habitat: Arctic

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.

From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Distances on summit day 
Barafu to Stella Point 3.3km
Stella Point to Summit 1.2km
Summit to Barafu 4.5km
Barafu to Mweka Camp 6.3km
Total= 15.3km

Day 08: Mweka Camp (3100 m) to Mweka Gate (1641 m) to Arusha

• Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to Arusha.

We will be driven to Arusha for an overnight at hotel (sharing basis).

Overnight: Arusha Planet Lodge (BB) or similar

Day 09: Depart from Tanzania to Singapore

After breakfast-check out hotel Based on the group flight we will depaar to Airport. Time to Say Good Bye from an adventure Dream Trip.  End of Trip.

For those who wish to exten to Safari Tours do check with us.

*Tour will be subjective to weather conditions on the day and the itineary will be modified accordingly.

🏔️ Kilimanjaro Package 2026 – Inclusions & Exclusions

✅ Package Includes:

• Park & Rescue Fees – Conservation fees, camping/hut fees, and rescue fees.

• Camping Equipment – Premium expedition gear (Terra Nova / Vaude / Northland mountain tents).

• Transfers & Transport – Group Pickup / Drop Off

  • Airport transfers: Kilimanjaro (JRO) ⇄ Arusha (2-way).

  • Transport to and from Kilimanjaro National Park.

• Professional Crew – Experienced guides, assistant guides, porters, and a mountain chef.

• Meals & Water – Full-board meals during the trek + safe drinking water throughout.

• Hotel Accommodation

  • 1 night Pre-Climb in Arusha or Moshi (3★ hotel, bed & breakfast).

  • 1 night Post-Climb in Arusha or Moshi (3★ hotel, includes complimentary dinner).

  • Arusha – Planet Lodge Hotel (Machame, Lemosho Routes)

  • Moshi – Weru Weru River Lodge (Rongai, Shira & Marangu Routes)

• Medical Support Equipment

  • Portable Oxygen Tank (1 Kit – 2 x 1.8L canisters per group of up to 10 pax).

  • Pulse Oximeter (for daily high-altitude monitoring).

• Responsible Travel Practices – Fair wages paid to crew (guides, cooks, porters) in line with KPAP, KINAPA, KPA & KIATO standards.

❌ Package Excludes:

• International & Domestic flights.

• Snacks, personal hygiene kits, and personal medication.

• Extra Acclimatization Day – Available at US$300-USD$400 per person per day (payable post-climb at main office).

• Water purification tablets.

• Personal mountain clothing & trekking gear (rental available in Moshi).

• Tanzania entry visa.

• Health requirements:

  • Yellow Fever vaccination (mandatory depending on flight route).

  • Meningitis & Hepatitis A vaccinations (optional but recommended).

• Travel & Medical Insurance (highly recommended).

• Tips for the Kilimanjaro crew (mandatory) – See separate tipping guidelines.

• Group doctor (optional, on request).

• Items of personal nature.

• Any additional airport pickup/dropoff transfers
• Personal Porters

🏔️ Guides & Porters on Mount Kilimanjaro

Your guides and porters are the backbone of a successful Kilimanjaro expedition. While your determination and mindset are crucial, the support team is what makes your climb safe, organized, and achievable.

👨‍🏫 Qualified & Experienced Guides

• Guides are compulsory for all Kilimanjaro routes.

• Our treks are led by highly trained and certified guides, registered with the Kilimanjaro National Parks Board.

• Each guide has been carefully selected for their experience, safety record, and excellent client feedback.

• With over 14,000 successful summits guided, our team has contributed to a 96%+ summit success rate.

Your guide will be your leader, advisor, and motivator throughout the climb — from the first step to the summit, and safely back down.

👥 Support Staff Ratios

We maintain one of the best guide-to-climber and porter ratios on the mountain:

• 3–4 porters per hiker

• 2 guides for every 4 hikers

This ensures you receive proper assistance, safety oversight, and comfort at every stage of the climb.

🎒 Porters & Camp Support

• Porters carry your gear and supplies (up to 15kg per climber).

• They trek ahead to set up camp, so your tent, drinking water, and warm meals are ready when you arrive.

• Our mountain cooks prepare freshly made, nourishing meals — often exceeding climbers’ expectations.

👉 Tip: A soft duffel bag is preferred, as porters balance loads on their heads and shoulders.

💵 Tipping Guidelines

Tipping is a long-standing tradition on Kilimanjaro and an important way to support the hardworking crew. We recommend giving tips to the head guide, who will fairly distribute them to the team.

Suggested Tip Per Group Per Day:

• Chief Guide – US $20/day

• Assistant Guide – US $20/day

• Cook – US $15/day

• Porter – US $10/day

⚠️ Do not distribute tips until you and all gear have safely descended from the mountain.

👣 Typical Crew Breakdown

Here’s an example of the support team based on group size:

• 1 Climber → 1 Guide / 6 Porters / 1 Cook

• 2 Climbers → 1 Guide / 1 Assistant Guide / 8 Porters / 1 Cook

• 3–4 Climbers → 2 Guides / 12 Porters / 1 Cook

• 5 Climbers → 2 Guides / 1 Assistant Guide / 15 Porters / 1 Cook

✅ With this professional and dedicated crew, your only focus will be to enjoy the climb, stay strong, and summit successfully!

IF ANYONE WISH TO EXTEND THEIR TRIP FOR SAFARI DO CONTACT US FOR ARRANGEMENTS.

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Phone: +65 92700908 (WhatsApp)
Email : contact@sgtrek.com

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STB License No. 03160

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