Climb to the 'Roof of Africa',
and see the Snows of Kilimanjaro!
We
offer Private Expeditions for you to climb Mt
Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and the highest
free-standing mountain in the world. This
majestic mountain peaks at 5,895 m/ 19,341 ft above sea
level,
& rises in isolation from the coastal scrubland around
it.
For a truely unique experience & challenge,
we also offer:
Climbs for Corporate team-building exercises
Climb for
Conservation or charity
We recommend a minimum of 6 days on the mountain
to give you the best chance of making the summit, and preferably
an extra night in Arusha or Moshi pre-climb to help you
acclimatise.
Machame route - 8 days
This is our preferred route and
is considered by many to be the most beautiful and scenic
route up Mt Kilimanjaro, passing through tropical montane
rain forest to the snows of Kilimanjaro.
Day
Location
Summary
1
Moshi
Pick up from Arusha town
or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Transfer to
a Base Hotel in Moshi.
2
Machame Hut
(3000 m)
Machame Gate to Machame hut.
5 to 6 hour walk, ascending through the lush rainforest
to a ridge between two streams to the hut.
3
Shira Plateau
(3840 m)
Machame
hut to Shira Plateau.
5-6 hour walk, initially up a steep ridge for 3-4 hours
through the moorland of the Shire Plateau, heading
straight towards the peak.
The path then drops into a
river gorge before ascending more gradually.
On
clear days, the views are absolutely breaktaking.
4
Barranco
(3950 m)
Shira
hut to Barranco Valley.
5 - 6 hour walk,
on undulating terrain. Initially directly up the
ridge towards Kibo & then
descending into a gorge (barranco).
Enjoy views of the Kilimanjaro mountain vegetation and
the spectacular Barranco Valley.
5
Barafu
(4600 m)
Barranco
Valley to Barafu Hut.
4 - 5 hour walk, cross the Barranco valley, climb the Barranco wall (not technical
climbing), then across scree & ridges to the Karanga Valley for lunch.
Enjoy
wonderful views of Kibo's southern glaciers in clear weather.
Continue from Karanga valley to Barafu Camp.
2 - 3 hour walk,
climbing up a ridge to Barafu Camp.
6
Uhuru Peak
(5895 m)
- Mweka
Barafu
Camp to the Summit!
Leave hut at around 2330 hrs for 6 - 7 hour climb.
Steep climb towards the Rebmann Glacier, then entering the gap between the Rebmann & Ratzel glaciers.
Arrive at the crater rim near Stella point, then on to Uhuru Summit.
1-2 Hour descent via Barafu hut, 3 - 4 hrs continuing to Mweka hut.
7
Mweka - Moshi
Descend
to Mweka gate & then return to Moshi to overnight
at a Base Hotel.
8
Moshi
After breakfast, return
to Kilimanjaro Airport for onward flight home...
Or continue with one of our Wildlife Safaris.
If you would like to discuss the Team Building options
for climbing Kilimanjaro,
please contact
us.
Inclusions
- All accommodation
- 2 nights at Moshi Base Hotel
- 5 nights in mountain tents, sharing
- All park, Conservation & Rescue fees
- Mountain Guide, cook & porter fees
- All meals on the mountain, BB in Moshi
- All airport transfers
Climate Friendly & Responsible Travel:
We offset Carbon emissions from your Safari.
Prices
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1895
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185
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All safaris min 2 people
* Extra night is at Karanga Valley Camp
Exclusions: International
airfare into / out of East Africa, visa fees, personal & travel
insurance, excursions not specified, drinks unless specified,
laundry, telephone or internet costs, gratuities, and all
other personal expenses. Additional Easter, Xmas & New
Year supplements applicable. Airport safety
fees (currently: US$ 1-6) are payable directly at each airport
upon departure.
Climbing equipment & sleeping bags are not included; we recommend
you bring your own.
Note: All these fees are included
in the safari price, however they are subject to change
without notice due to circumstances beyond our control. Internal
flights include government taxes and fuel surcharges which
are correct as at date of publication. All Park entrance
fees and taxes are included and subject to change.
Kilimanjaro, the Roof of Africa
Peak is at 5,895m / 19,341 ft
