Mt Kilimanjaro Climb - 8 days
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Highlights
- Climb Mount Kilimanjaro & enjoy the views from Uhuru Peak
- See diverse scenery on the climb: rainforest, moorland, alpine desert giant senecios plants and glacial fields
- Marvel at the spectacular views of Tanzania and Kenya from the summit of Kilimanjaro
- Trek to Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks
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- 2 nights hotel and 5 nights camping
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
- Kilimanjaro Airport transfer on day 1 and day 8
- Group transfers from hotel to park gate
- Kilimanjaro park entrance fees, camp/hut fees, standard KINAPA rescue fees
- Kilimanjaro trek briefing and debriefing
- Porterage of 1 bag (15kg max) per person
- Camping and safety equipment (except Sleeping Bag and Mat)
- Flying doctors medical evacuation cover
- Services of an English speaking mountain guide, cooks and porters
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Welcome to Tanzania! Arrival transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to our hotel in Marangu. The rest of the day is at leisure before our trek starts in the morning.
At 5895m above sea level, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and majestically straddles the border between Kenya and Tanzania. Climbing to the top of this dormant volcano is one of Africa’s most exhilarating experiences and today we rise to the challenge. A...
After breakfast we continue our steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant senecios near the Kikelewa Caves.
After a good night’s rest, our trek continues with a short but steep climb up grassy slopes. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn, directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi.
Today we cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Camp at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent.
Very early this morning the ascent continues as we climb very slowly on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi, before we have the op...
Today is the final day of our trek as we make our final descent to Marangu gate and park headquarters. At Marangu gate successful climbers receive their summit certificates. We meet our driver guide with a packed lunch and drive back to the hotel to take a hot shower and celebrate!
After breakfast, depart and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.
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The tour was great
it was with every penny and and energy that went into it, The Tour Guide John and his team from are really the best , I have never experienced service on such a high...
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They were friendly, helpful, supportive, kind. They went out of their way, every day, to assist. I wouldn’t have summitted without them. Food and accommodation was w...
What an absolutely amazing trip to Kilimanjaro, our guide was exceptional, as well as the support team
They made a memorable experience, even more amazing and I ...
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What's excluded
- International flights, visas and departure tax
- Tipping - please refer to Trip Notes
- Trekking equipment - see Trip Notes for kit list
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Minimum age for the Kili climb is 10 years old, as long as they're fit enough for the climb. We have child pricing for 10 - 11 yr olds.
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