Summiting the Kilimanjaro

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Mti Mkubwa
Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) campsite located at a height of 2895 m above sea level.
Shira Plateau
Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
Barranco Camp
Barranco camp is situated at a lower level at a height of 3976 m above sea level.
Barafu Camp
Barafu Camp is situated at an altitude of 4673 m above sea level.
Uhuru Peak
The summit of Uhuru is the highest point; Uhuru means ‘freedom’ in Swahili.

About Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro with its three volcanic cones, "Kibo", "Mawenzi", and "Shira", is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. Kilimanjaro is a major climbing destination and not to forget is one of the Seven Summits of the World.

Weather:

The weather will be warm and cold with about 26 Degrees in the day and 14 Degrees in the night.

Planned Activity

Kilimanjaro

Date :

17/Aug/2018

Stay :

Do :

Welcome to Tanzania for an exciting trip and an adventurous trek to the majestic Kilimanjaro. We land at Moshi International Airport in the evening and from there we check in to the hotel for an overnight stay and to unwind from the long journey. Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It's known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.

Mti Mkubwa

Date :

18/Aug/2018

Stay :

camp

Do :

Get ready early in the morning to start with the first phase of hiking. The day begins with a long drive for 4 hours from Moshi to Londorossi Park Gate for registration, located at a height of 2360 m above sea level. As we start our incredible trek along a narrow forest path to reach Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree). campsite located at a height of 2895 m above sea level, we pass through village communities on the way, enjoying nature and the spectacular view and wildlives.

Shira Platueau 1

Date :

19/Aug/2018

Stay :

camp

Do :

Next day we start early from Mti Mkubwa Camp or Big Tree enroute Shira Hut 1 and continue on the trail leading out of the rainforest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock. A gentle grade walk takes us across the high altitude Shira Caldera past Shira Cave from where we get the view of Arrow glacier located at 3505 m above sea level and then gently downwards to Shira Hut 1 located near a stream on the Shira Plateau.

Shira Platueau 2

Date :

20/Aug/2018

Stay :

camp

Do :

Today’s hike is a gentle one across the plateau within the moorland meadow that takes us to Shira Hut 2 situated on the moorland meadows at an altitude of 3810 m above sea level for the afternoon and overnight stay. Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth.The night at this exposed camp will even be colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing.

Barranco Camp

Date :

21/Aug/2018

Stay :

camp

Do :

Next day we start our trek to Barranco Camp from Shira Hut 2. As the hike progress the surrounding area turns into a semi desert and rocky landscape. We traverse through the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, making our way towards the final section of the Western Breach to reach Barranco camp which is situated at a lower level at a height of 3976 m above sea level.

Karanga Valley

Date :

22/Aug/2018

Stay :

camp

Do :

We start the day by descending into the initial trailhead of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. As the trek progresses we climb to a steep region only to exit what is known as the Breakfast Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It is a climb over rocks, although not technical. Moving forward underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga Valley 3995 m above sea level.

Barafu Camp

Date :

23/Aug/2018

Stay :

camp

Do :

The day is characterized by a short hike on terrain formed by scree, which is nothing but a mass of small loose stones that form or cover a slope on a mountain. This part is totally exposed to the ever-present gales, the tents are pitched on a narrow, stony, and dangerous ridge. Barafu is the Swahili word for “ice” and it is a bleak and inhospitable camping area to spend the night.

Millennium Camp

Date :

24/Aug/2018

Stay :

camp

Do :

We start the trek around midnight to avoid walking too long in the heat of the sun, moving steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 5 to 6 hours only to gain incredible height over a short distance. Another hour’s walk takes us to our goal, the summit of Uhuru. We begin the descend to Millennium Camp.

Moshi

Date :

25/Aug/2018

Stay :

Do :

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to the Mweka Gate (1640 m), where park formalities will be completed. We board our vehicles, and receive your certificate of ascend courtesy of the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority. Thereafter, we drive back to Kilimanjaro wonder or Similar Hotel in Moshi, where we can treat ourselves to a well-earned shower and some gourmet food and exotic drinks.

Departure

Date :

26/Aug/2018

Stay :

Do :

After breakfast we checkout from the hotel and bid a final adieu to Tanzania. We leave for the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for homebound flights.

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Package Includes:

Two way airport transfers (Group Transfers Only)
Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees,camping fees, rescue fees and team fees
Insurance (up to 59 years of age) & Visa
Adequate and appropriate number of guides, porters, and cooks
Sleeping mattress pad(s), dining tent(s), sleeping tent(s), and crew’s equipment– Dining tent and sleeping tent for Kilimanjaro trek
All meal as indicated on the itinerary
Portable toilets for the trek with the tent for Kilimanjaro trek
3-4 liters of mineral (per Climber) provided daily during the climb
Emergency evacuation covers with AMREF Flying Doctors for Kilimanjaro trek
18% Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority
Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only
2 nights' Accommodation Double Occupancy based on Bed and Breakfast in Moshi ( 1 night before Trek and another night after Trek)
Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt. Excluded from Standard Package rates
GST, Visa and Travel Insurance (upto 59 years)

Package Excludes:

Airfare – International & Domestic
All items of a personal nature
Drinks and beverages in lodges
Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone / fax calls, alcoholic beverages
Sleeping bag rental, Mountain Hardware Lamina, synthetic -30F, cost 3400 per trip
Private individual transfers to and fro the airport (if the flight timing is different from that of the group)

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Departure: 17/Aug/2018

Duration: 9 Nights/ 10 Days

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport - Moshi - Lemosho Route - Kilimanjaro - Moshi

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Nature of trip :

The Lemosho route is one of the newer routes on the mountain, and a superb choice for the climb. It is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro on various sides of the mountain.

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Summiting the Kilimanjaro

Planned Activity

Kilimanjaro

Mti Mkubwa

Shira Platueau 1

Shira Platueau 2

Barranco Camp

Karanga Valley

Barafu Camp

Millennium Camp

Moshi

Departure

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