9 days tour

8 Days Off-The-Beaten-Path Kilimanjaro Adventure

$ 2,215 .00 USD

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8 Days Off-The-Beaten-Path Kilimanjaro Adventure

This tour includes:

Others

*Park entry fees *Rescue fees *Camping fees

Guide

*Well trained and proffession guides will be provided to escort you during your climb.

Meals

* 3 meals a day is included in the price ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) *1.5 ltr of mineral water a day

Accommodation

*Accommodation under canvas with all camping services

Transport

*2 ways airport transfers

Not included:

Others

*Tips *Visas

Flights

*Both flighs are not included in the prices

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Itinerary of your trip 8 Days Off-The-Beaten-Path Kilimanjaro Adventure

  • Day 1 Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport / Moshi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport / Moshi

      On arrival, our representative will pick you at Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO) and transfer you to Moshi town approximately 45 minutes from the airport for dinner and overnight stay at Kilimanjaro Wonders hotel. In the evening, you will have a short briefing from our operation manager regarding your climb the next morning.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Moshi / Londorossi Gate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Moshi / Londorossi Gate

      Your day starts early with a briefing, followed by breakfast and a 2-hour drive from Moshi to Londorossi Park Gate (2100m). The guides and porters prepare and pack the supplies and your equipment in the village. You will receive a lunch pack and you can also buy mineral water in the village. From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades (2100m, 11km, 45 minutes). You will have a lunch stop about half way and will reach the Machame camping area in the late afternoon. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite, (2750m, 3 hours). Your porters (arriving at the camp site long before you) will have your tent set up on your arrival. In the evening the porters will boil drinking and washing water and the cook will prepare dinner, before you retire to your tent for the night. Night temperatures can already drop to freezing point at this campsite.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp / Shira Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp / Shira Camp

      Hiking time: 6.5h 

      Habitat: Moorland 

      Altitude 3840  


      You rise early at Mti Mkubwa camp and, after breakfast, you climb an hour or so to the top of the forest and then the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. Several streams are crossed. A gentle walk across the plateau leads to Shira 2-camp on moorland meadows next to a stream (3840m). By now you will be able to see, in an easterly direction, the Western Breach with its stunning glaciers. The porters will boil drinking and washing water, before serving dinner. The night at this exposed camp will even be colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing. Enjoy dinner and overnight.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Shira Camp One / Lava Tower / Barranco Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Shira Camp One / Lava Tower / Barranco Camp

      Hiking time: 7 h 

      Distance: Approximately 15 kms 

      Habitat: Semi desert 

      Altitude 3950m   

      The route now turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower, where you reach an altitude of 4630m after about a 5 hours walk. Lunch is served in a designated area before ascending the rocky scree path to Lava Tower (4630m). This is definitely the toughest day so far. It is normally around this point, where for the first time, some climbers will start to feel symptoms of breathlessness, irritability and headaches.  After lunch you descent again by almost 6800m to the Barranco camping area and after reaching the high altitude of 4600m at Lava Tower, the true acclimatization benefit of this day becomes clear. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for your dinner.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Barranco Camp / Karanga
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Barranco Camp / Karanga

      Hiking time: 4-5 hrs 

      Distance: Approximately 5kms 

      Habitat: Alpine desert 

      Altitude 3950m   

      After spending a night at Great Barranco Wall (a very imposing sight at first), you make your way up this awesome looking obstacle, which in the end normally turns out to be easier than anticipated. Topping out just below the Heim Glacier, you now appreciate just how beautiful Kilimanjaro really is. The route then heads down through the Karanga Valley over intervening ridges and valleys. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Karanga / Barafu Hut
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Karanga / Barafu Hut

      Hiking time: 2-3 hrs 

      Distance: Approximately 4 kms 

      Habitat: Alpine desert 

      Altitude 4600m   

      After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. This is the preferred route down from the summit, so remember it. The last water stop on the route is the Karranga Valley, as there is no water at Barafu camp. Barafu is the Swahili word for "ice" and it is a bleak and inhospitable camping area to spend the night. Totally exposed to the ever-present gales the tents are pitched on a narrow, stony, and dangerous ridge. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents. The summit is now a further 1345m up and you will make the final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski stick and thermal clothing for your summit attempt. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 19h00 and try to get some precious rest and sleep.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Barafu Hut / Kilimanjaro Summit
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Barafu Hut / Kilimanjaro Summit

      Hiking time: 8 hrs to reach Uhuru Peak,  

      Distance: Approximately 7 kms ascent.  

      Habitat: Stone screen  

      Altitude 5895m  

      You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. You will head in a north-westerly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. For many climbers the 6-hour walk to Stella point is mentally and physically the most challenging on the route. At Stella Point (5685m) you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point you will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your live. The walk back to Barafu from the summit, takes about 3 hours. Here you will have a well earned but short rest and collect the rest of your gear, before heading down to Mweka hut (3100m). The route is not difficult and will take you down the rock and scree path into the moorland and eventually into the forest. The camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Dinner and washing water will be prepared as well as drinking water.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Mweka Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Mweka Camp

      Hiking time 7 - 8 hrs to descend to Mweka 

      Distance 23 kms descent 

      Habitat ice-capped summit 

      Altitude 3100m

  • Day 9 Day 9: Mweka Gate / Moshi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Mweka Gate / Moshi

      Hiking time: 3 hrs 

      Distance: Approximately 15 kms 

      Habitat: Forest 

      Altitude 1980m  

      After an early and well-deserved breakfast, it is a short 3-hour and scenic hike back to the Park gate. It is strongly recommended not to pay your porters any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate safely. Visit the tips page for more info. At Mweka gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy 3 km (1 hour) hike. In the Mweka village you will be served a delicious hot lunch!! You now drive to Moshi/Arusha for a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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