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Many people list Kilimanjaro as a lifelong dream adventure. This itinerary allows you the time to see all of Kilimanjaro's main areas and with a 7 day ascent it also allows you a great chance of successfully making it to the roof of Africa! A great route. |
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| This is a 7 day Kilimanjaro hike starting at Machame gate, ascending through afromontane forest and then into the heath zone and on to the edge of the remnants of the Shira volcano. The route then circumnavigates the main peak, Kibo, anticlockwise on route passing some spectacular features such as giant steps and glacial valleys. The final ascent is from Barafu camp. It is a night time ascent to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point. The descent is via the Mweka route. |
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| Kilimanjaro: afromontane forest, Shira plateau, glacial valleys and alpine desert, views of Mawenzi, ascent of Kibo and possible views of Kibo caldera and ash pit. Glaciers and the roof of Africa! |
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After breakfast you depart by vehicle to Kilimanjaro. At the gate your crew finalise packing and after finishing with formalities you start of from Machame gate. Today's hiking is through verdant afromontane forest to Machame camp and on route you have a picnic lunch. Look out for pretty endemic flora and a graduation of forest zones! Overnight Machame Camp (full board).(B,L,D) |
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From Machame camp you hike to Shira Camp. The first section is relatively steep and altitude is gained rapidly. A picnic lunch is taken on trail today. The zone you pass through today is known as the heath zone where attractive helichrysum and lobelia plants become apparent. Various geologic features can be seen today from lava tubes to glacial valleys. Overnight Shira Camp (full board). (B,L,D) |
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Today is a walk high sleep low day. You ascend into alpine desert and for those that are feeling strong you can even head up to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco camp. Lunch is taken as a picnic lunch on route. This is long day but note that the next time you head to this altitude is in two days time - great acclimatisation day! Overnight Barranco Camp (full board). (B,L,D) |
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| From Barranco camp, famous for its' giant groundsels (Dendrosenecio species), you ascend the Barranco wall and hike glacial valleys to Karanga camp. Today is a relatively short day hiking and lunch is taken at Karanga camp. In the afternoon a walk can be taken with your guides for great views of the southern walls of Kibo and deep glacial valleys. Overnight Karanga Camp (full board). (B,L,D) |
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| Today is another half day ascending to Barafu camp. Once again lunch is taken in camp allowing plenty of time to relax before the summit bid. Desolate alpine desert and at times strong winds rip over this camp and yet in the evening splendid views of Mawenzi peak are the norm. A relatively early dinner is taken before heading to rest for the evening. Overnight Barafu Camp (full board). (B,L,D) |
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| Most people depart just before midnight for the final summit bid. Patience and persistence is the name of game to reach the summit and by dawn as the first rays of light start to appear, most arrive near the rim. Ascending via Stella Point affords a relatively short final section to Uhuru peak, the Roof of Africa! What goes up must come down and your goal today is to reach Mweka camp before dusk. Overnight Mweka Camp (full board). (B,L,D) |
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| After breakfast you descend once again through montane forest and around mid day after saying farewell to your crew, you are picked up and transfer back to your lodge for a well deserved shower! Day rooms at KIA Lodge. Early dinner with farewell celebration and then a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home. |
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• Trained Kilimanjaro guides (1: 2 ratio)
• 4 x 4 safari vehicles w/ water & drinks and professional driver guides
• All relevant Park fees and government taxes
• Emergency medical evacuation
• Supplemental oxygen & pulse oximeters
• All accommodation and meals as described in the itinerary
• Transfers as described in the itinerary
• Drinks on the hike (potable water, tea, coffee & hot chocolate)
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• International flights
• First day accommodation and transfers (Can be booked and arranged with us)
• Entry visas
• Items of a personal nature
• Alterations to this itinerary (i.e. if different accommodations and services are provided then the price will most likely vary up or down)
• Airport departure taxes (unless stated)
• Laundry
• Beverages in hotels (except those in your personal safari vehicle)
• Hospital bills and international evacuation in the event of an emergency |
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| Please note that discounts of about 10% applies to November safaris. |
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| Children from 12 years are allowed at a reduced rate of 50% |
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