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About this activity

Day 1 - Arrival

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport transfer to hotel in Moshi.

Day 2 - From Machame Hut to Machame Gate
• Trekking distance: 11 kilometers
• Trek time: 5 to 7 hours
• Environment: Montane forest
• Elevation: From 1800 meters to 3000 meters

Day 3 - From Machame Hut to Shira Hut
• Trekking distance: 9 kilometers
• Trek time: 4 to 6 hours
• Environment: Moorland
• Elevation: From 3000 meters to 3850 meters

Day 4 - From Shira Hut to Barranco Valley Camp via Lava Tower
• Highest point: 4600 meters (at Lava Tower)
• Trekking distance: 12 kilometers
• Trek time: 6 to 7 hours
• Environment: Semi-desert
• Elevation: From 3850 meters to 3950 meters

Day 5 - From Barranco Valley Camp to Karanga Valley Camp
• Highest point: 4200 meters (top of the Barranco Wall)
• Trekking distance: 7 kilometers)
• Trek time: About 4 hours
• Environment: Alpine desert
• Elevation: From 3950 meters to 3930 meters

Day 6 - From Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Hut
• Trekking distance: 6 kilometers
• Trek time: Around 3 hours
• Environment: Alpine desert
• Elevation: From 3930 meters to 4600 meters

Day 7 - From Barafu Hut to summit Uhuru Peak, descent to Mweka Camp
• Highest point: 5895 meters (Uhuru Peak)
• Trekking distance: 20 kilometers (7 kilometers ascent / 13 kilometers descent)
• Trek time: 12 to 15 hours (6 to 8 hours ascent / 6 to 7 hours descent)
• Environment: Alpine desert/Volcanic scree/Ice-capped summit
• Elevation: From 4600 meters to 3100 meters

Day 8 - Descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, return to hotel
• Trekking distance: 8 kilometers
• Trek time: 3 to 4 hours
• Environment: Montane forest
• Elevation: From 3100 meters to 1800 meters

Day 9 - Departure

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Included

Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro Airport
Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis the night before and after the climb
Adequate number of guides, porters, and cooks
All park fees, camping fees, rescue fees, and team fees
Wages for guides, porters, and cooks
Transfer to/from the route gates
Sleeping tent, dining tent, privacy tent
Crew equipment
Complimentary oxygen cylinder
Food and purified water during the trek
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Tips for guides, porters and cooks
Medical insurance
Tanzanian visa and vaccinations
Medication, energy food & beverages
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal gear including rain gear, trekking poles, sleeping bags etc
Lunch and dinner at the hotel
Single room supplement upon request

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Vaccinations
The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following vaccinations: Malaria, Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Rabies. Yellow Fever vaccination is required by the Tanzanian Government when entering the country from an infected area and you may be asked to show your vaccination record. Consult with your doctor about any additional vaccinations or medications concerning your personal circumstances.
Visa Requirements
In order to enter Tanzania most nationalities will need a passport and visa. The passport must be valid for 6 months after the intended length of stay. Visas can be obtained at the airport upon arrival, or at the Tanzanian Embassy in your respective country prior to departure. The price for a visa varies depending on citizenship, with the cost for US Passports being $100, and most European Passports $50. Detailed visa and passport requirements pertaining to individual countries can be found on the Tanzanian Embassy Website designated for the particular country.
Medical Check-up
Reaching Uhuru Peak requires great physical effort especially when getting to higher altitudes. Because trekking at high altitude can exacerbate any pre-existing medical conditions, a physical check-up is recommended for every client. While hikers with high altitude experience most likely are already aware of their physical condition, for those clients without prior hiking experience, a physical check-up is of utmost importance.
What to bring:
Travel Documents
Valid passport and visa
Airline ticket
International health card with immunizations
Travel insurance
Medical insurance
US $ cash/ Travelers Checks/ Credit Card
Essential Items
Duffel bag or backpack large enough for all climbing gear and clothing to be carried by the porters
An extra bag to be left at the hotel with items not needed on the mountain
Small luggage locks - to lock zippers
Day backpack - between 20 - 35 liters. Large enough to carry your water, camera, raincoat, lunch pack, snacks & warm clothing
Sleeping bag, warm, four season
Ski-pole / walking stick
Water bottle / containers
Hiking Gear
Sun screen SPF 50 or higher
Shorts
Hiking pants
Regular underwear
T-shirts
Raincoat or poncho
High Altitude Gear
Waterproof, breathable & windproof jacket (outer wear like
Ventex, Gore-Tex or Jeantex)
Waterproof, breathable & windproof pants (outer wear)
Polar Fleece (middle layer)
Thermal underwear (under layers)
Mittens or warm gloves
Glove liners (if necessary)
One pair thermal (polartec) sox
Balaclava or scarf
Gaiters (optional)
Thermal water flask
Equipment
Sun hat or similar (with a brim)
Sun screen SPF 50 or higher
Collapsible ski stick (optional but highly recommended)
Water bottles or camel back (capacity at least three liters)
Head lamp, good strong one with spare batteries and an extra
light bulb
Water purification tablets
Sunglasses, good quality dark lenses for the climb with a securing strap
Flashlight (torch) with spare batteries
Footwear
Water resistant semi-stiff hiking boots - mid weight boots work great
Shoes for overnight camps - i.e. sneakers, running shoes, etc.
Socks - several pairs for the climb
Liner socks - to keep your feet dry and limit the risk of blisters
Medical and First Aid Supplies
Headaches- Sundols
Altitude sickness - Diamox (if not allergic to sulpha)
Diarrhoea - Imodium
Nausea - Valoid
Malaria - Prophylaxis
Painkillers
Muscular sprains
Abrasions blisters and cuts - Plaster, bandages
Antiseptic cream - Betadine
Flu and colds
Eye drops
Insect repellent
Personal Items
Toilet kit (soap, tooth brush, toilet articles, wet wipes, etc.
Towel
Sun screen SPF 50 or higher
Ziploc bags, to protect camera, binoculars, etc. from dust
Toilet paper
Money belt for passport and valuables
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Sport

55%

Cultural

30%

Adrenaline

20%

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