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1: Arusha |
On arrival in
Arusha, you will be met and transferred
to your hotel for the night. In the
evening, meet your guide to be briefed
on your excursion, and hire equipment
if required. Relax, focus and prepare
before having dinner at the hotel
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2: Machame Camp |
| You
are transferred to the Kilimanjaro National
Park Gate at Machame for the first section
of the climb. Climbing Kilimanjaro begins
here where you will walk through the
lush rainforest to Machame which is
at about 3000 m above sea level for
your overnight camping. (5-7 hours)
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3: Shira Camp |
| After
breakfast and an early start, you take
a morning walk up a steep ridge, passing
through heather and open moorland. Enjoy
the views and scenery until crossing
a large gorge to reach Shira Camp where
you will overnight. This walk takes
about 5-7 hours taking you to a height
of 3800 m. |
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4: Barranco Camp |
| Heading eastwards
towards Kibo, you will cross a broad
valley and continue climbing to a ridge
crest. Enjoy the views, take a break
and then cross to Scree slopes and a
river valley before reaching Kilimanjaro
Barranco Campsite. This will take about
5-7 hours at a height of 3900 m where
you will spend the night. |
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5: Barafu Camp |
| The path
climbs steeply out of the Barranco Valley,
crosses the Karanga River which is the
last water point on this route climbing
Kilimanjaro. This is a steep climb over
rocky slabs to Barafu Campsite to your
overnight camping site at a height of
4600 m. This has stunning views of the
ice fields. Before you fall asleep,
know you are nearly there. |
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6: Mweka Camp |
| After
breakfast you have to start climbing
early to reach the crater rim at Stella
Point in time for sunrise. After taking
in the amazing view you then walk to
Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
(6-7 hours, 5896 m) From here you will
descend via Barafu Campsite through
the forest to Mweka Campsite to stay
overnight and relax after a long, but
worthwhile climb. (5-7 hours, 3000 m) |
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7: Arusha |
| Descend
through the forest to the Park gate
at Mweka Wildlife College (3-4 hours)
were you will be met and transferred
to your hotel for dinner and overnight
stay. With a feeling of achievement
relax and unwind for the night. |
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8: Day of Departure |
| After
breakfast you check out for your onward
travel arrangements. |
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