Kilimanjaro Camp

Kilimanjaro Camp

Kilimanjaro Camp refers to the various campsites along the popular trekking routes to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. These campsites offer a place for climbers to rest, eat, and sleep during their multi-day ascent of the mountain. The number and names of the camps vary depending on the route chosen, but generally, there are multiple camps at different altitudes along the way to the summit.

The camps provide basic amenities such as toilets, water, and sometimes even sheltered huts or tents. Climbers on guided tours typically have a support crew that sets up and breaks down the camps and provides meals and equipment. The campsites are strategically located to help climbers acclimatise to the altitude, with recommended trekking distances and elevation gains each day.

Overall, the Kilimanjaro Camps have normally added on the Kilimanjaro Climbing Packages. It is an essential part of the climbing experience and provides a comfortable and safe resting place for climbers on their journey to the summit.

Camp Life

• Mountain Hardwear Trango expedition tents, designed for extreme mountain conditions.
• Tents large enough for three people but only ever accommodating one or two.
• Plenty of pockets for storage with a large vestibule that easily accommodates boots, walking poles, and backpacks, still leaving enough room to get in and out.
• Climb prices are based on shared tents, however, if you prefer a single tent, this can be arranged for a supplement.
• Upgrade to a Premium Climb for expanded height tents with camp beds and comfortable, insulated closed-cell foam mattresses.
• Mess tents come in various sizes, able to accommodate your group in one cozy restaurant!
• Everything you need for a great meal, including handwashing facilities, tables and chairs, crockery, cutlery, lighting and your very own waiter!
• Freshly prepared food at every meal.
• Able to cater to special dietary requirements.
• A bowl of warm washing water will be provided for each trekker on arrival in camp each day and in the mornings when you wake up.
• Hot water, soap, and hand sanitizer will be provided for handwashing at mealtimes.
• On Premium Climbs a private shower tent will be available each evening at camp.
• It is important that climbers wash their hands as regularly as possible. Wet wipes and antibacterial gel are included on the equipment list and are critical for during the walking day, when no washing water is available.
• Walk-in height tents provide welcome privacy and are exclusively for your group.
• Portable pump-flush toilets are clean and sanitary, maintained by our crew.
• Hand sanitizer provided.