Itinerary
Day 1 Moshi
Enjoy overnight stay at hotel in Moshi as you prepare for the challenge of conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Day 2 Machame Camp
Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate and begin ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro via Machame Route. Depending on the weather, this can be a moderate to very demanding day as the trek winds through a beautifully lush rain forest. Gaiters and trekking poles are essential here. Overnight in mountain tents at Machame Hut area (3000m.)
Day 3 Shira Camp
Leaving the forest behind, climb a steep ridge for 3-4 hours. The path then drops into a gorgeous river gorge before you climb more gently up onto the moorland and breath-taking views of the Shira Plateau. Overnight camping in mountain tents at Shira Camp (3840m).
Day 4 Barranco Camp
Today's 5-6 hours walk across the plateau makes little net elevation, although there are ups and downs throughout the day. We'll enjoy sightings of the typical Kilimanjaro mountain vegetation and rewarding views of the spectacular Barranco Valley. Overnight camping in mountain tents at Barranco Hut (3950m).
Day 5 Barafu Camp
Trek 6-8 hours up the Barranco Wall, then across scree and ridges to the Karanga Valley (4100m) for lunch, before continuing up to Barafu Camp at 4600m. Overnight camping in mountain tents at Barafu Hut.
Day 6 Mweka Camp
Rise before midnight and, after some tea and biscuits, head in a north-westerly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 8-hour walk to Stella point is, for many climbers, mentally and physically, the most challenging on the route. At Stella point (5685m), 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 will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak (5896m). Progress is slow with less than half the oxygen than at sea level! Uhuru Peak provides a unique reward and usually a plethora of emotions. If your progress has been good you can watch the sunrise from the rooftop of Africa! Most people then start returning quite soon after sunrise as the return journey today is quite long. Take a brief respite at Barafu Camp before descending all the way down to Mweka Camp at 3100m.
Day 7 Moshi
Descend through the lower heath section that quickly turns into rainforest. Your time on Kilimanjaro ends at Kibololoni Gate where you will be met and transferred back to the hotel in Moshi for celebrations, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8
Enjoy breakfast as you bask in the memories of your accomplishment.
End of service.
Included - ground transfers to and from Moshi, park entrance fees, rescue fees, mountain guide, porters, accommodation and meals with 2 nights at Parkview Hotel before and after the climb.
Not included - tips, climbing equipment, sleeping bags, all beverages and items of a personal nature, hyperbaric chamber, oxygen tanks, toilet tent.
It is advisable for the clients to bring their own sleeping bags and warm clothing including walking shoes and boots. The following additional climbing gear is recommended: backpack, rain jacket, gloves, balaclava, sun glasses, and scarf.
