| Full Itinerary
Day 1
ARUSHA
Whenever you arrive, you’ll be personally
met and transferred to a lovely resort in the foothills of
Mt. Meru, Africa’s 5th highest mountain. Those arriving
specially early can book optional activities. Then, spend
the afternoon with your mountain guide preparing for the climb.
Day 2
FOREST
After picking up the requisite documentation at the park
gate, the safari continues to the Lemosho Glades starting
point. Less steep than the Machame route and less used, today’s
trek is through the forest that laces the foot of the mountain.
This evening's camp is pitched in the forest at around 2750m.
Day 3
SHIRA 1
Today's trek takes you slowly up the edge of the Shira volcano.
As you gain altitude the vegetation thins and exotic species
of high altitude plants appear. Camp is situated near the
rim of the ancient volcano and provides a good opportunity
to get the first direct views of Kilimanjaro's peak. Camp
is pitched at about 3500m.
Day 4
SHIRA 2
Trek to Shira 2 Camp across the Shira Plateau, the flat
caldera of a volcano that was actually bigger and is much
older than Kilimanjaro. Views can be very weather specific
but on good days are breathtaking. Bilious clouds are often
observed melting down from its rim onto the heath covered
plateau. Kibo also shines with a silvery luminance as the
glaciers reflect the strong sunlight. At times mist covers
the plateau - views come and go quickly. You arrive in time
for lunch and then have plenty time to relax and even go for
a short acclimatisation walk in the afternoon.
Day 5
LAVA TOWER
Today you will walk for 3 - 5 hours, enjoying
sightings of the typical Kilimanjaro mountain vegetation and
reaching a high point of around 4600 meters at our Lava Tower
camp. The hiking takes us out of the heath zone into alpine
desert where only the very toughest tussock grasses can survive.
Freezing at night and blazing conditions in the day make this
a hard place to exist. For those that are up to it we ascend
the Lava Tower in the afternoon. Overnight Lava Tower (full
board).
Day-6
KARANGA VALLEY
Today we hike from Lava Tower to Karanga
valley. The trail initially sets of down hill into the Barranco
valley before ascending the Barranco wall. In this region
there are significant numbers of very mature Senecios (giant
groundsels). Lunch is taken on trail before heading onto Karanga
valley and up to camp. In the afternoon we have time to relax
and for the very active there is a chance to head over to
the Karanga valley to look at some spectacular glacial scenery.
Karanga Camp (full board).
Day-7
BARAFU
About 2 hours from Karanga you will come
out on the Barafu path (part of the Mweka Trail). It is a
further 1-2 hours to Barafu Hut. The last stage to Barafu
hut is quite steep, and as always we advise taking it as easy
as possible. Once in camp we have lunch and then in the afternoon
head out on an afternoon acclimatization hike to around 4700
– 4800 meters. Back at camp dinner is served. Views
of Mawenzi peak are also superb here. Overnight Barafu camp
(full board).
Day-8
CRATER
Today we ascend to the roof of Africa! After
an early start we ascend up to the rim of the Kibo crater.
It’s slow going as there is so little oxygen here. However,
with patience and determination we arrive at the rim and descend
into the crater for lunch in camp. The afternoon is taken
relaxing and acclimatizing. It is a short walk over to the
Furtwangler glacier for those that are feeling active! Dinner
is taken in the mess tent and then off to bed. Overnight Crater
Camp (full board).
Day-9
SUMMIT / MILLENIUM
We rise early to try to time our ascent
with the rising sun. It takes around 45 minutes to an hour
to reach Uhuru peak – our ultimate goal. After sunrise
we then head down the mountain down scree slopes and the biggest
glacial valley on Kilimanjaro. The trail passes back through
Barafu camp where we rest briefly before continuing down to
Millenium camp for lunch. In the afternoon we take an easy
pace down to Mweka camp, our last camp on Kilimanjaro. Dinner
and overnight Mweka camp (full board).
Day 10
ARUSHA
The final descent takes you through the lower heath section
that eventually turns into rainforest. Your time on Kilimanjaro
ends at Mweka Gate where your vehicle will be waiting to transfer
you back to your evening's accommodation. You may now relax,
take a hot shower or even relax by the pool! Enjoy a wonderful
celebration dinner!
Day 11
ARUSHA/DEPART
You will be privately transferred to Kilimanjaro
or Arusha airports for your departure. But don’t go
yet! Consider our Taste of Tanzania which begins, today!
2008
Departure Dates
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| starts |
ends |
$ sharing |
$ + Single |
7-Mar-08 |
17-Mar-08 |
3995 |
280 |
30-May-08 |
9-Jun-08 |
3995 |
280 |
13-Jun-08 |
23-Jun-08 |
3995 |
280 |
27-Jun-08 |
7-Jul-08 |
3995 |
280 |
11-Jul-08 |
21-Jul-08 |
3995 |
280 |
25-Jul-08 |
4-Aug-08 |
3995 |
280 |
8-Aug-08 |
18-Aug-08 |
3995 |
280 |
22-Aug-08 |
1-Sep-08 |
3995 |
280 |
5-Sep-08 |
15-Sep-08 |
3995 |
280 |
19-Sep-08 |
29-Sep-08 |
3995 |
280 |
3-Oct-08 |
13-Oct-08 |
3995 |
280 |
17-Oct-08 |
27-Oct-08 |
3995 |
280 |
31-Oct-08 |
10-Nov-08 |
3995 |
280 |
14-Nov-08 |
24-Nov-08 |
3995 |
280 |
28-Nov-08 |
8-Dec-08 |
3995 |
280 |
12-Dec-08 |
22-Dec-08 |
3995 |
280 |
26-Dec-08 |
5-Jan-09 |
3995 |
280 |
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