Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
· Airport pickup and hotel transfer
· Trek briefing and gear inspection
Meals: Dinner Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
Day 2
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
· Drive to Machame Gate
· Registration procedures
· Trek through rainforest
· Arrive at Machame Camp
Altitude: 1,800m to 3,000m Hiking Time: 5–7 Hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Machame Camp
Day 3
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
· Trek through moorland zone
· Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Meru
· Arrive at Shira Camp
Altitude: 3,000m to 3,840m Hiking Time: 4–6 Hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Shira Camp
Day 4
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
· Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization
· Descend to Barranco Camp
· Excellent acclimatization day
Altitude: 3,840m to 4,630m to 3,900m Hiking Time: 6–8 Hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Day 5
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
· Climb Barranco Wall
· Scenic trekking through valleys and ridges
· Arrive at Karanga Camp
Altitude: 3,900m to 4,035m Hiking Time: 4–5 Hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Day 6
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
· Trek through alpine desert
· Reach Barafu Camp
· Rest and prepare for summit climb
Altitude: 4,035m to 4,640m Hiking Time: 3–4 Hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Day 7
Summit Day & Descent to Mweka Camp
· Midnight summit attempt
· Reach Uhuru Peak
· Descend to Mweka Camp
Altitude: 4,640m to 5,895m to 3,100m Hiking Time: 10–14 Hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Day 8
Mweka Camp to Arusha
· Final descent to Mweka Gate
· Transfer back to Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel (Optional)
INCLUDED
· Kilimanjaro National Park entrance fees
· Professional mountain guides
· Porters and cook
· Rescue fees
· Camping equipment
· Meals during the trek
· Drinking water
· Airport transfers
· Accommodation before and after trek
100% refund – at least 120 days before the start of the trip
50% refund – at least 90 days before the start of the trip
0% refund – less than 60 days before the start of the trip
Why? Because the camps and lodges where you will be staying have strict or non-refundable cancellation policies.
CANCELLATION POLICY
EXCLUDED
· International flights
· Visa fees
· Travel insurance
· Personal trekking gear
· Tips for guides, porters, and cook
Personal expenses
To reserve the trip, we require 50 % down payment by bank transfer or credit card. The 2nd payment of 50 % has to be paid 3 months before the start of the trip.
Bank Transfer costs have to be covered by the payee. 3% credit card processing fee will apply to all card payments.
PAYMENT CONDITIONS
