Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing Safari.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 0800 and drive to Machame Gate for payment and proceed through a moorland area by the 4 WD vehicle to Moram gate
DURATION: |
7 Days |
COUNTRY: |
Tanzania |
DEPARTURES: |
Marangu Route – Any day |
DESTINATION: |
Kilimanjaro National Park/ Shira Camp / Baranco Camp / Karangu Valley / Barafu Camp / Mweka Camp |
7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing tour itinerary
Day 1
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 0800 and drive to Machame Gate for payment and proceed through a moorland area by the 4 WD vehicle to Moram gate where your climb begins. You will likely see animals during this beautiful drive. You will trek about 3 hours to Shira #1 Camp (3,610 M about 11,750 Ft) for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: {L, D}
Day 2
Trek to Shira # 2 Camp today- about 3 hours of trekking. You will have dinner and overnight at Shira #2 Camp (3,840 M, about 12,595 Ft))
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3
Trek from Shira camp to Baranco Camp. Starting at 8 Am until 1:30 PM. You will have dinner and overnight at Baranco Camp. During the day you will climb to 4,200 M (13,780 Ft), then descend to 3,950 M (about 12,950 Ft) at Baranco Camp for overnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 4
Trek from Baranco Camp starting at about 8:30 AM to Karanga Valley,(4,100 M, about 13,450 Ft.) where you will overnight before your ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will arrive about 11:30 AM.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 5
Beginning about 8:30 AM, trek to Barafu camp, 4,550 M (about 14,900 Ft), arriving about 12:30 PM., where you will remain until your final ascent to the top. You will be awakened at midnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 6
Shortly after midnight, arise and begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will then begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak, 5,896 M (about 19,340 Ft) about 12:30 AM and arrive at the summit at sunrise, about 7 AM. You will arrive at Mweka Camp about 5 PM. Mweka Camp is 3,100 M (3,100 M, about 10,170 Ft).
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 7
After completing your descent to Mweka Gate, you will receive your Summit Certificate and transfer back to your hotel. Trek today from 8 AM until about 12:00 noon.
Meal Plan: {B, L}
Safari Price Includes:
- Transfer To and From the base of the mountain
- Full board accommodation in whilst on the trek
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Moshi before the trek and in tents on the mountain as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Service of an English speaking professional Mountain guide on the mountain, porters, and skilled cook
Safari price does not include:-
- Tips, laundry, sleeping bags, drinks and climbing gears
- Travel insurance with evacuation fee
- International flights and taxes
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
Hiking gear:
- Sleeping bags
- Hiking boots
- Water proof jackets and pants(trousers)
- Hand gloves
- Warm clothing
- At least 5 t-shirts
- Extra sport shoes or sandals
- Warm fleece
- Thermal suit
- Hiking stick
- Hat
- Getter
Note: a resident must present a resident card or alien card, they never consider waiting letter.