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Kilimanjaro Expedition
Standing at a height of 5,895 meters, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak of Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain on Earth. Also known as the "Roof of Africa", this colossal mountain is a part of the seven summits of the world, and hence, attracts numerous adventure seekers from around the globe to embark on a trek to the peak of Kilimanjaro.
Highlights
Kilimanjaro has a lot of breathtaking and stunning landscapes.
Trek through various terrains like grasslands, pastures, and glaciated lands.
Enthralling trek at night, facing many different challenges.
Understanding the culture of the people we shall meet along in our trek.
Climbing one of the most famous summits in the world.
Overview
Mount Kilimanjaro, the name loosely translates to kilima meaning mountain and njaro meaning greatness, is an apt name to this revered volcano. Its enchanting beauty makes the whole world wonder how this place can be real. Located in Tanzania, Mt. Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano with its three volcanic cones, "Kibo", "Mawenzi", and "Shira".
Kilimanjaro is Africa's tallest and the world's highest free-standing mountain with an altitude of 19,340 feet. For an ordinary man, it is rightly known as "the common man's Everest" because of the challenges an ordinary person has to go through to trek this majestic mountain. The beauty of African flora and the vastness of African fauna give the adventurers a sense of manna. The heath of this region, the moonscape and the pristine snow is a pleasure to the eyes of the adventurers.
However, the climb of Kilimanjaro is rough and tough. This is not a walk in the park and is full of terrors. The oxygen level is half of what is at the sea level, the altitude is so high, the chances of getting sick is high. The temperature at the Base Camp is normal but at the peak, it can sometimes fall down to -20 degree Celcius. But dangers are the reason why adventures are made!
Brief Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at JRO Airport and transfer to Moshi
After arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our local representatives will drive you to our hotel in Moshi, which is just an hour away from the airport. On our drive there, our view will be the grand Kilimanjaro buoyant over the mist of the atmosphere. The sight will be so beautiful that even after an hour of gazing it, you will still want to look at it once more. After we reach our hotel, enough time will be given to rest. The dinner will be followed by a thorough briefing about our climb by the local chief guide. We will spend the night at the hotel.
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Hotel
Altitude : 2,670 ft.
Day 2: Drive to Nale Moru and trek to Simba
We drive to the lively and beautiful village of Nale Moru, situated on the Northern border of Tanzania with Kenya, on our second day of this adventure. Driving around the outer edge of the Kilimanjaro National Park, we pass through many beautiful small villages and towns. Nale Moru lies at the start of this trek and we shall feast on the comeliness of this wonderful village and its residents. Simba Campsite lies at the onset of the vast moorlands. We dine and sleep under the beautiful sky and the wonderful land of Simba Campsite.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Altitude : 8,500 ft.
Day 3: Trek to Kikelewa
The early birds on this day will have a sensational sight to see. The majestic Kibo (Kilimanjaro's main crater) and Mawenzi (Kilimanjaro's second peak), the former in front of us and the latter on our left being glittered by the ever-beautiful rising sun. This beautiful sight of the rising sun with the orange-saffron light adding to the beauty of the whole view will always be in your heart. We then begin our trek by first heading towards Kibo on a steady trail towards the Second Cave (11,300 feet) whose flora and moorlands will forever amaze you. The Kikelewa campsite (11,800 feet) is abundant will astonishing views of the plains. We sleep under the starry sky of Kikelewa campsite.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Altitude : 11,800 ft.
Day 4: Trek to Mawenzi Tarn
Mawenzi is not far enough. Our trek continues until we reach its base camp. After we reach an altitude of 13,100 feet, the moorland has alchemized into greener alpine grasses and shrubs. Along with this, the flora continues to grow, we will observe some tall and strange-looking Senecio plants around us. Our trek for the day ends when we reach Mawenzi Tarn (meaning mountain lake). As we expect it to be, Mawenzi Tarn is more beautiful. Our campsite is next to the shores of Mawenzi Tarn, sleeping under the star-lit sky with the cool breeze and the sound of water gushing in and out on the shore.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Altitude : 15,100 ft.
Day 5: Rest Day/Acclimatisation Day
We will never be able to get enough of Mawenzi Tarn, thus, to acclimatize and enjoy the stunning Mawenzi Tarn, we take a rest day here before our summit to Kibo. However, there is an optional trek to an altitude of 15,100 feet, this trek will be the sneak-peek of what we are about to do in our summit to Kibo. This optional trek will give us a glimpse of the climbing on a steep-sloped covered with scree and dust. We spend another night at the ever-breathtaking Mawenzi Tarn.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Altitude : 15,100 ft.
Day 6: Trek to Kibo Huts
Our trek continues through the lunar landscapes of the vast region between Mawenzi Tarn and the huge dome of Kibo. We spend the evening resting before our final ascent for the summit to Kibo which will begin at 11 PM. We dine at the Kibo Huts and overnight summit attempt.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Altitude : 15,600 ft.
Day 7: To Uhuru Summit and descend to Horombo
Our trek begins slowly, walking in the light of our headlamps, on a steep climb through the loose volcanic scree and powdery dust. We will stop briefly every hour or so that everybody gets to rest in this challenging trek. We will then reach the crater rim at Gillman’s point (18,650 feet). However, Uhuru Peak is still a three-hour-long trek along the crater’s rim. We are welcomed by a welcome-sign when we reach Uhuru Peak. The sense of achievement and triumph is unbeatable when we reach Uhuru Peak. The beauty of this place is something you can never imagine. The beautiful sky, the great mountain, the powdery white snow, the scree, in short, everything around you will be amazingly picturesque. The feeling of being there will remain in your heart forever. After clicking pictures and having enough time to appreciate the beauty of the place, we will start our trek back to where we started. Our way back will not be as difficult it was when we started. The trek from Gillman’s Point to Kibo Huts is astonishingly fast because of the steep descent of our trail. Our trek will continue to descent along a wide trail, by then the sun shall set and before it gets dark, we reach our last campsite, Horombo. We dine and spend our night at Horombo Campsite.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Altitude : 19,340 ft. at the summit
Day 8: Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate and then Moshi
Our trail still continues to go across another moorland till we reach Mandara Hut, where we will have a healthy lunch. Our descent continues to be alongside a well-manicured trail. After we reach Marangu Gate, we will bid farewells to our great trek crew and ensure that there is no chance of forgetting anything essential. We will then drive back to our hotel in Moshi. Hereby, our trek to Kilimanjaro concludes. After our breakfast on the next day, we will depart.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Hotel
How To Reach
You will have to fly down to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our team will receive you at the airport and assist you to the base camp.
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