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At 5895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain of Africa and is the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
There are seven established routes for a Kilimanjaro trek. As Moana Tanzania, we organize Kilimanjaro treks for all different routes. We make sure that the mountain trek will be enjoyable and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1
Elevation: 1800m to 3000m, distance: 11 km, hiking time: 5-7 hours, habitat: rainforest Your journey will start from the Machame village and the nearby Machame gate. Todays trek will lead you through the rainforest to the first stop, the Machame camp.
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2
Elevation: 3000m to 3850m, distance: 9 km, hiking time: 4-6 hours, habitat: moorland After leaving the rainforest behind us, we will continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route will lead us onto a river gorge until we arrive at Shira camp.
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3
Elevation: 3850m to 3950m, distance: 10 km, hiking time: 6-8 hours, habitat: semi desert From the Shira plateau we will continue towards the Kibo peak. You will pass the Lava tower (also called 'sharks tooth' ) and continue up to the Arrow Glacier. Overnight stay at Barranco camp.
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4
Elevation: 3950m to 4040m, distance: 5 km, hiking time: 4-5 hours, habitat: alpine desert During the trek we pass the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley. You will stay overnight at the Karanga Camp.
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5
Elevation: 4040m to 4700m, distance: 4 km, hiking time: 4-5 hours, habitat: alpine desert In the morning we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. You have now completed the south circuit and you will rest and prepare for the summit at Barafu camp.
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6
Elevation: 4700m to 5895m and down again to 3100m, hiking time 5-7 hours up, 5-7 hours down, habitat: icy summit You will start to summit between the Rebmann and Ratzell glaciers, making your way up to the Stella Point. Then you will summit the Uhuru peak, after which there will be time to celebrate and make pictures. After that, you will start the descent to Mweka Hut where you will stay overnight.
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7
Elevation: 3100m down to 1650m, hiking time: 3-4 hours, habitat: forest At this last day of the trek, you will continue your descent from Mweka hut straight to Mweka gate.
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Machame gate to Machame camp
Machame camp to Shira camp
Shira camp to Lava tower to Barranco camp
Barranco camp to Karanga camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu camp
Barafu camp to Summit to Mweka camp
Mweka camp to Mweka gate and back to Moshi/Arusha
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- 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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