The highest mountain in Africa
7 days—Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain and the worlds tallest free-standing mountain, it is about 5895 meters above sea level.
From
$1500 USD
pp
Safari summary
Trek the amazing Machame Route to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest point. At high altitude, it's a challenging journey through uniquely varied terrain. Camp out at night and enjoy incredible scenery along the way. Then at the very top of Uhuru Peak, rising 5,896m above sea level, feel the exhilaration of achievement and marvel at the incredible views.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | June, July, September, October, November, December | |
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Itinerary
Day 1
Kilimanjaro
Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you'll be personally met and escorted by our staff to the heart of Tanzania’s safari center where you’ll spend the night at Afrishare house/hotel, followed by tour briefing and equipment checklist at 7pm.
Day 2
Arusha
Day 2: Moshi - Machame Gate/ Machame Camp From Arusha drive to the Machame route, often called the "Whiskey Route". From the Machame Park gate is a gentle climb up through the original montane forest, carpeted with unique -busy lizzie- flowers, begonias and ferns. First camp amongst the giant heather at 3,000m. Ascent of 1,200m and 5 to 6 hours walking.
Day 3
Day 3: Machame Camp - Shira Camp Emerge from the giant heather zone and hike through fine open moorland to camp by the Shira Cave at 3,840m. Herds of eland up here & occasional lion and there are fascinating geological features in the old volcanic caldera which can be viewed during a half-hour optional walk in the afternoon. Ascent 840m and 4 to 5 hours walking.
Day 4
Day 4: Shira Camp - Baranco Camp From Shira, climb towards the main peak Kibo, with the western glaciers clearly visible across the rugged high-altitude desert of volcanic rocks and boulders. Skirting around its base and under the imposing western Breach, descend into the sheltered Barranco Valley for mid-way camp at 3,950m. 6 to 7 hours walking and only 110m total ascent but having climbed much higher and dropped back down assists acclimatization.
Day 5
Day 5: Baranco Camp - Barafu Camp Up the steep Barranco wall with some sections of very easy scrambling and drop down again to the Karanga Valley where you take a break for lunch. After lunch hike on to Barafu Hut 4600m, having hiked a total of 7 to 8 hours and ascended 650m. You have fantastic views across to Mawenzi peak from the camp after having completed a longer day of hiking which now requires you to adequately relax in preparation of the challenging summit hike early the following morning.
Day 6
Day 6: Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak 5895M/ Mweka Camp A bracing 1am start to climb the steep frozen scree. This is unavoidable on any route but we aim to go past Gillman's Point to reach Stella Point on the crater rim for sunrise another 40 minutes and you are at the highest point on the continent (Kibo:5900m), usually in warm sunshine. Return on the Mweka descent route. Ascent of 1,300m and about 7 hours trek to the summit; 2,600m descent and 6 to 7 hours trek to the Mweka campsite (3400m) above Mweka gate. This is a long hard day but you feel absolutely ecstatic when you have done it!.
Day 7
Arusha
Day 7: Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate/ Arusha From Mweka campsite, it is a 4 to 5 hours descent through the forest to Mweka gate (depending on individual fitness) to collect certificates and and tipping to your supported staff, meet your transport vehicle to our house.
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