Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
We'll have a meet and greet at the arrival point by our transferring driver who will escort you to the waiting vehicle to load your luggage and then drive you to the hotel in Moshi town. After checking in at the hotel, you will get a briefing about your next day's trek then your mountain guide will check your gear. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing at the pool or exploring the town of Moshi.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Keys Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Machame Camp 3010 Meters
Machame Camp 3010 Meters
After breakfast, you will be picked up at the Keys Hotel at 9:30 am and driven to the Machame entrance gate of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park located about an hour’s drive away. At the gate, your guide will be busy with the registration forms and porters will be weighing the luggage. You can walk around the entrance gate seeing monkeys or watch the mountain team preparing for the climb. Once this is all done, your Kilimanjaro trekking adventure will start. In no time you will be deep within the wonderful mountain rainforest with very old trees. You will hear and with a little luck, even spot the beautiful black and white Colobus monkeys in the treetops. After a walk of 5 to 6 hours, you will reach the day’s destination—the Machame Camp which is located just above the tree line at 3,010 meters. At the camp, at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, you will have your first mountain hot dinner followed by an overnight stay in tents.
Accommodation: Machame Camp.
Meal Plan: Full board.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Shira Camp 3845 meters
Shira Camp 3845 meters
After an early morning breakfast, you will start your second-day trekking. The path steepens and the landscape changes into moor- and heathland and the open landscape allows you to see the exciting mountain range. The second day’s destination is shorter than the previous day and you will arrive at the Shira Camp by mid-afternoon. The camp has an incredible view of the mountain and during sunset, the sun lights the rock face and glacier of Kibo.
Accommodation: Shira Camp.
Meal Plan: Full board.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
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Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lava Tower 4640 meters to Barranco Camp 3960 metesr
Lava Tower 4640 meters to Barranco Camp 3960 metesr
Today you will climb up about 800 meters but you will be camping at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatise better since you will have a relatively higher altitude. The hike begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower 4,640 meters. The vegetation becomes sparser as the landscape changes to an afro-alpine desert. The route passes through the wide Barranco Valley with its lobelia and giant senecio plants. After a 6 to 7 hours walk, you will arrive at the most stunning camp on the mountain—the Barranco Camp.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp.
Meal Plan: Full board.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Barafu Camp 4640 meters
Barafu Camp 4640 meters
The trekking starts with the climb of the “Barranco Wall”. Safety is paramount and your guides will assist you wherever necessary. Following the ridge, as it traverses up and down, you can enjoy the splendid views of the south glacier of Kibo. In the Karanga Valley, you will have lunch, followed by a 2 to 3 hours climb to Barafu Camp 4,640 meters. Once at the camp, you can relax, have dinner and call it an early night.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp.
Meal Plan: Full board.
Day 6
Uhuru Peak 5895 Meters to Mweka Camp 3080 Meters
Uhuru Peak 5895 Meters to Mweka Camp 3080 Meters
After hot tea and light snacks, the trek begins at around midnight. By torchlight, you will climb the screes of Kibo. After 5 to 7 hours of ascending in the dark, you will arrive at Stella Point, the crater rim of Mount Kilimanjaro. Another 1 to 2 hours climb along the crater ridge will lead you to Uhuru Peak (the summit) 5,895 meters. Here you will see Kilimanjaro in all its glory, enjoying the 360° view over the landscape below as the sun rises. You are now standing on the “Roof of Africa”. After taking pictures and all your explorations, the simple descent runs almost along the same route and shortly before midday, you should arrive at Barafu Camp, where the porters and the cook will be waiting for you. After a warm meal and a well-deserved break of approximately 1 to 2 hours, you will be on your way down to Mweka Camp 3,080 meters where supper and a well-earned rest await you.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Meal Plan: Full board.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mweka Gate 1630 Meter to Moshi
Mweka Gate 1630 Meter to Moshi
The final ascend of your amazing Kilimanjaro trekking adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then a gentle 2 to 3 hours descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where your transferring driver will be waiting for you. He will take you back to Key’s Hotel in Moshi and after a warm shower, the rest of the day is free to rest, relax at the pool or celebrate your achievement.
Accommodation: Keys Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Keys Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Depature
Depature
After breakfast, you will be transferred to your departure point. You can extend your stay by going on a Tanzania safari or relaxing on Zanzibar beach.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi (Town)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
