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This route provides the opportunity to “trek high and sleep low” which is considered important in minimizing the potential for altitude sickness.
The climb starts above the picturesque mountain village of Machame to the south of Kilimanjaro. After passing through the Machame forest and into the moorland zone, we scramble up and over some rocks and eventually emerge onto the Shira Plateau. We then advance counter-clockwise traversing below the southern face of Kibo, climb Lava Tower for magnificent 360 degree panoramas, ascend the Great Barranco Wall, a challenging and exhilarating rock scramble, and approach Uhuru Summit from Barafu or Kossovo Camp and the ridge that abuts the Southeast Valley. The climb from Barafu offers incredible views of Mawenzi Peak and Kilimanjaro’s remnant volcanic cone.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
On your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport /shuttle bus stand a member of our staff will be at holding a Jaribu Africa Adventures placard. You will then be transferred to your Hotel in Arusha based on Bed and breakfast basis.
Itinerary
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1Mount Kilimanjaro
Today’s Stats Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Total Distance: 7 km Starting Altitude: 1830m (6,000ft) Final Altitude: 2740m (9,000ft) Environment: Montane (rain) Forest This morning we drive through Kilimanjaro’s semi-tropical foothills to Marangu Gate, where you enter Kilimanjaro National Park and start your climb. Today’s trek takes 4-5 hours through tropical rain-forest to reach Mandara Hut.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Mount Kilimanjaro
Today’s Stats Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Total Distance: 11 km Starting Altitude: 2700m (9,000ft) Final Altitude: 3700m (12,141ft) Environment: Mooreland Your second day on the mountain starts with a fairly steep climb through the last of the rain-forest up to alpine meadows dotted with giant heather. Further on, the environment changes to open heath with stunted vegetation before opening out to bleak moorland. Today you will gain approximately 1,000m in altitude, so walk slowly in order to acclimatize properly. It is normally a 6-7 hour hike to reach Horombo Huts.
5 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Mount Kilimanjaro
Today you will take a short walk up to Mawenzi base camp and come back to Horombo. This will be an opportunity to acclimatize and understanding the Mountain weather and altitude.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Mount Kilimanjaro
Today’s Stats Hiking Time: 6-7 hours Total Distance: 10 km Starting Altitude: 3700m (12,141ft) Final Altitude: 4695m (15,400ft) Environment: Semi Desert The terrain now becomes progressively more rocky and rugged and giant groundsels and lobelias make their appearance. The trail skirts Mawenzi Peak, before crossing a stark, almost lunar landscape and the tundra desert of ‘the saddle”. The hike to Kibo Hut takes anything from 5 to 7 hours and the views from the saddle is breathtaking. Make this an early night – your attempt on Uhuru Peak starts at midnight.
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Mount Kilimanjaro
Today’s Status Hiking Time:11-15 hours Total Distance:18.5 km Starting Altitude:4695m (15,000ft) – Uhuru Peak 5895m(19,340ft) Descend Final Altitude:3700m (12140ft) Environment:Alpine Desert Soon after midnight, you will be awakened by your guides to start the zigzag trek up a long scree slope. After roughly two hours you should reach Hans Meyer’s Cave and from here the gradient gets steeper. Continue your climb for approximately another 3 hours to Gilman’s Point and you will be rewarded by the dramatic sight of the rising sun reflecting off the ice fields and craggy peaks of Mawenzi. Walk along the crater rim for another couple of hours to reach your goal – Uhuru Peak, towering at 19,340 ft. After congratulating yourself and your companions on this great achievement, descend to Kibo Hut for rest and refreshment before continuing to Horombo Hut for your last night on the mountain.
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Mount Kilimanjaro
Today’s Status Hiking Time: 6-7 hours Total Distance: 18 km Starting Altitude: 3700m (12,140ft) Final Altitude: 1830 (6000ft) Environment: Rain Forest After a leisurely breakfast, make your final descent across the alpine meadow, past Mandara Hut and on down through the rainforest to Marangu Gate, where your driver and vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to your Hotel
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut (8,875 ft)
Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut (12,201 ft)
Acclimization at Horombo
Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut (15,463 ft)
Kibo Hut – Summit (19,340 ft) – Horombo Hut (12,201 ft)
Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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