Located in Northern Tanzania and bordering Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the landscape. Mount Kilimanjaro, the worlds largest free standing mountain is an extinct volcano and a true sight to see.

Mount Kilimanjaro is remote, alluring and, simply put, awe inspiring. Starting off on the dusty plains of equatorial Africa and trekking to near arctic conditions at the summit, you will pass through tropical rain forest, moorland and alpine desert onto snow and ice. Your first trip to this mountain will be nothing short of dramatic. Kilimanjaro offers thrilling adventure taking you to the highest point in Africa.

This mountain attracts nature enthusiasts as well as mountain climbers with its distinctive eco-systems. The ascent to this majestic peak is a non-technical climb, accessible to all. The ascent has its challenges and rewards. Training prior to your climb is a must to keep you in strong physical condition.

The climb to the peak typically takes five days. You should be comfortable walking four to eight hours per day. The ascent to the summit is the most demanding day of all; usually taking eight hours on the ascent to Uhuru Peak and another seven hours on the descent. This requires both strength and endurance.

ITINERARY

00: ARRIVAL DAY
We will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to your Hotel for your overnight.
Overnight: Protea Hotel or KIA Lodge

DAY 1: MACHAME GATE (1800m) – MACHAME CAMP (3000m)
After breakfast drive from Arusha to the Machame Gate with your lunch box in a 4WD vehicle, introduction to your guide and porters. Registration is done and thereafter start climb (Hiking /Trekking) with picnic lunch through rain forest for approximately 4 to 5 hrs where you arrive to the Machame Hut. Later afternoon walk up to a little higher altitude is done for acclimatization. Return to Machame Hut for dinner and overnight.

DAY 2: MACHAME CAMP (3000m) – SHIRA CAMP (3800m)
After breakfast, start climb through short Savannah forest and other vegetation for approximately 4 to 5 hrs, with picnic lunch en route before arriving in the afternoon at the Shira Hut for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP (3800)
This extra day is needed for acclimatization purposes.

DAY 4: SHIRA CAMP (3800m) – BARRANCO CAMP (3950m)
After breakfast a slow walk through semiglacier and sandy areas with picnic lunch 3 to 4 hrs before arriving at the Barranco Hut for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP (3950m) – BARAFU CAMP (4600m)
After breakfast, with picnic lunch enroute climb through glaciers for approximately 4 to 5 hours before arriving the Barafu Camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP (4600m) – STELLA POINT (5750m) – UHURU PEAK (5895m)
An early wake up call around 01.00hrs for preparation and light breakfast before starting final ascent to the summit i.e. either the Stella Point reached in approximately 5 to 6 hrs and a further ascent to the Uhuru Peak reached in another approx 45minutes. After signing and short rest at Barafu Camp descend via the Gilmans Point down to Mweka Camp for an hours rest with light breakfast then descent down for dinner and overnight at Mweka hut.

DAY 7: MWEKA CAMP (3100) – MWEKA GATE – ARUSHA
After breakfast, final descent to Mweka gate, thereafter say Goodbye to your Guide/Porters and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Overnight: Protea Hotel or KIA Lodge

DAY 8: DEPARTURE
You will be escorted to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. An extension to your trip to go on safari or travel to Zanzibar can be arranged, please discuss this with us.

PRICES are based on:
Tent camping on Kilimanjaro
2 nights in hotel (arrival and departure)

PRICE INCLUDES:
** All park entrance fees
**The first night on your arrival and last night after trek
** Rescue fees, transfers to and from Kili gate
** 3 meals a day on Kili (FB)
** Tansport, 4WD vehicle or minibus.
** Drivers/guide/porters allowances and salaries

NOT INCLUDED:
** International flights
** Hot and cold drinks including pure water
** Cigarettes, tips and sleeping bags (if camping)
** Mountain gears (we can arrange hire of this)
** And all not mentioned on the plan