| 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
Morning transfer to the Machame climb where
the track begins. The day is spent walking to Machame Hut
through the mountain’s lush lower rain forest. Depending
upon weather conditions, this can be a moderate to demanding
day’s work. Camp is pitched at around 3000m.
Day 3
SHIRA
Rising early you cross a valley and a stream
and then climb up a steep ridge for 3-4 hours. The path then
drops into a river gorge before ascending more gently onto
the moorland of the Shira Plateau, one of the most fascinating
areas of the Mountain. Camp is placed near the Shira Hut at
3840m.
Day 4
KILIMANJARO - BARRANCO
Today you walk for 5-6 hours enjoying sightings of the typical
Kilimanjaro mountain vegetation (Senecios, Lobelia, Helichrysum)
and reaching a high point of around 4600m before descending
for the rest of the day. On clear days the Lava Tower can
be seen as well as some distinct glaciers. These glaciers
are shrinking as world temperatures increase. It is speculated
that in a mere 15 years many of these glaciers will disappear,
forever. The path down to the Barranco Valley can be particularly
rewarding and the view of Kibo peak is truly spectacular.
In the evening the blanket of cloud often hangs just below
the valley, pulsating in the dying light. Camp is pitched
in the Barranco Valley at around 3950m.
Day 5
Karanga
Today you ascend the Barranco wall, then walk across scree
and ridges into the Karanga valley (4100m) with breathtaking
views of the Western Breach and the southern glacier. You
arrive in time for lunch in camp and then have plenty of time
to relax and even go for a short acclimatisation walk.
Day 6
Barafu
From Karanga we head up a morraine ridge taking our time
and going slowly. The views here can be spectacular on the
southern glaciers and of the glacial valleys that snake their
way down the mountain. The final stage to Barafu is quite
steep, and as always we take it very slowly. As with the day
before you reach camp by around lunch time leaving lots of
time to prepare and relax. In the evening your guide briefs
you for the final ascent.
Day 7
SUMMIT - MWEKA
The attempt on the summit occurs at night in the very early
morning. Each climber is assigned a summit guide to ensure
that everyone makes it to the top, or returns as required
in complete safety. The going is slow, and often quite frustrating
on the scree, but persistence and patience ensure steady progress.
Near the summit you pass through the gap between the Ratzel
and Rebmann glaciers. At Stella point you can then choose
to return - you are after all already higher than any point
in Africa! Otherwise, continue to Uhuru peak (5896m). Despite
the distance being relatively short, progress is slow - there
is less than half the oxygen than at sea level! Uhuru Peak
provides a unique satisfaction and usually releases a plethora
of emotions. If progress is 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. Camp is pitched at Mweka at around 3100m.
Day 8
ARUSHA
The final descent takes you through the lower heath section
that quickly turns into rainforest. Your time on Kilimanjaro
ends at Mweka Gate where your landrover 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 9
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.
2007 Departure
Dates
| starts |
ends |
$ sharing |
$ + Single |
31 Dec 06 |
8 Jan 07 |
2695 |
280 |
14 Jan 07 |
22 Jan 07 |
2695 |
280 |
28 Jan 07 |
5 Feb 07 |
2695 |
280 |
11 Feb 07 |
19 Feb 07 |
2695 |
280 |
25 Feb 07 |
5 Mar 07 |
2695 |
280 |
11 Mar 07 |
19 Mar 07 |
2695 |
280 |
25 Mar 07 |
2 Apr 07 |
2695 |
280 |
8 Apr 07 |
16 Apr 07 |
2695 |
280 |
2 Apr 07 |
3 Apr 07 |
2695 |
280 |
6 May 07 |
14 May 07 |
2695 |
280 |
20 May 07 |
28 May 07 |
2695 |
280 |
3 Jun 07 |
11 Jun 07 |
2695 |
280 |
17 Jun 07 |
25 Jun 07 |
2695 |
280 |
1 Jul 07 |
9 Jul 07 |
2695 |
280 |
15 Jul 07 |
23 Jul 07 |
2695 |
280 |
29 Jul 07 |
6 Aug 07 |
2695 |
280 |
12 Aug 07 |
20 Aug 07 |
2695 |
280 |
26 Aug 07 |
3 Sep 07 |
2695 |
280 |
9 Sep 07 |
17 Sep 07 |
2695 |
280 |
23 Sep 07 |
1 Oct 07 |
2695 |
280 |
7 Oct 07 |
15 Oct 07 |
2695 |
280 |
21 Oct 07 |
29 Oct 07 |
2695 |
280 |
4 Nov 07 |
12 Nov 07 |
2695 |
280 |
18 Nov 07 |
26 Nov 07 |
2695 |
280 |
2 Dec 07 |
10 Dec 07 |
2695 |
280 |
16 Dec 07 |
24 Dec 07 |
2695 |
280 |
31 Dec 07 |
8 Jan 08 |
2695 |
280 |
2008 Departure Dates
| starts |
ends |
$ sharing |
$ + Single |
13-Jan-08 |
21-Jan-08 |
3135 |
280 |
27-Jan-08 |
4-Feb-08 |
3135 |
280 |
10-Feb-08 |
18-Feb-08 |
3135 |
280 |
24-Feb-08 |
3-Mar-08 |
3135 |
280 |
9-Mar-08 |
17-Mar-08 |
3135 |
280 |
23-Mar-08 |
31-Mar-08 |
3135 |
280 |
6-Apr-08 |
14-Apr-08 |
3135 |
280 |
20-Apr-08 |
28-Apr-08 |
3135 |
280 |
4-May-08 |
12-May-08 |
3135 |
280 |
18-May-08 |
26-May-08 |
3135 |
280 |
1-Jun-08 |
9-Jun-08 |
3135 |
280 |
15-Jun-08 |
23-Jun-08 |
3135 |
280 |
29-Jun-08 |
7-Jul-08 |
3135 |
280 |
13-Jul-08 |
21-Jul-08 |
3135 |
280 |
27-Jul-08 |
4-Aug-08 |
3135 |
280 |
10-Aug-08 |
18-Aug-08 |
3135 |
280 |
24-Aug-08 |
1-Sep-08 |
3135 |
280 |
7-Sep-08 |
15-Sep-08 |
3135 |
280 |
21-Sep-08 |
29-Sep-08 |
3135 |
280 |
5-Oct-08 |
13-Oct-08 |
3135 |
280 |
19-Oct-08 |
27-Oct-08 |
3135 |
280 |
2-Nov-08 |
10-Nov-08 |
3135 |
280 |
16-Nov-08 |
24-Nov-08 |
3135 |
280 |
30-Nov-08 |
8-Dec-08 |
3135 |
280 |
14-Dec-08 |
22-Dec-08 |
3135 |
280 |
28-Dec-08 |
5-Jan-09 |
3135 |
280 |
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