Popularly known as the whisky route due to the steep elevation. Total distance approx. 100 km.
You will be picked up at your hotel within the morning after breakfast and head towards Machame
Gate from Arusha. At the gate, you’ll be registered by the park National authorities. Once everything is ready you’ll start your trek into the lush rainforest. there’s the chance of spotting some Black-and-White Colobus monkeys on the thanks to Machame camp, which will take you about 5 to six hours to achieve. you’ll spend the night just above the forest line at 3010meters.
[Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Today the trail is somewhat steeper than on day one but it’s maybe a shorter stretch and you should reach your destination by early afternoon. After some rest, you’ve got the choice to hike further to Shira 2 Camp for beautiful views of the Shira Plateau. Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, is often seen within the distance. The night is going to be spent at New ShiraCamp.
[Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner]
Today you’ll ascend about 700 meters to the striking and rugged Lava Tower before descending again to Barranco Camp. this may give your body an honest chance to acclimatize for the following days as you may reach an altitude of over 4600 meters. The landscape will change dramatically over the course of today as you enter the afro-alpine desert near Lava Tower so descend into the plush, green Barranco Valley. Barranco Camp is situated slightly below the imposing Barranco Wall and is reached after about 6 to 7 hours of trekking. This camp is taken into account by many to be the foremost beautiful and scenic on Kilimanjaro. you’ll be treated to a hearty dinner before stepping into your bag for a few well-deserved rest.
[Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Today you’ll tackle the steepest part of this route – the famous Barranco Wall, also known as the ‘Breakfast Wall’. It’s not as difficult because it looks, and your guide will assist you thru this passage in exactly a bit over an hour. On top of the Barranco Wall, you’ll be able to get a glimpse of the southern glaciers of Kibo and take a brief rest before continuing towards Karanga Camp. This camp is found but 100 meters higher than Barranco Camp which provides your body some longer to acclimatize to the altitude. After your lunch at the camp, you have got the choice to try and do a brief trip towards Barafu Camp for further acclimatization, otherwise, you can just relax at your camp.
[Breakfast, Lunch& Dinner]
The trail that you just will take today passes back through striking alpine desert expanses and leads you to your final camp before the summit hike – the Barafu Camp. This camp is going to be reached after about 3 to 4 hours and sits at an altitude of 4640 meters. you’ll have a while to relax before the evening meal is served. After dinner, you’re advised to induce the maximum amount of sleep possible before ta testing climb tomorrow.
[Breakfast, Lunch& Dinner]
In the early morning, you may start the foremost challenging part of the ascent because the sun rises. You should reach Stella Point, the crater rim of Kibo, after about 5-7 hours of strenuous climbing up the scree and ash paths. From Stella Point, you’ll head towards the best camp on Kilimanjaro – the Crater Camp – which is situated at an altitude of 5730m. From here there are breath-taking views of the encompassing glaciers.
[Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
The first sunlight marks the beginning of your final ascent towards the summit. it’ll be a slow and arduous 2 hours some before you reach the best point in Africa, Uhuru Peak, which towers above anywhere else in Africa at 5895 meters. From the height, you’ll be able to see the surrounding summits, glaciers, and landscapes being lit up by the nice and cozy morning sun – a very unforgettable experience. After a brief break and therefore the mandatory summit pictures, you’ll return to Barafu Camp where the remainder of the climbing crew will await you. Here you’ll have a while to rest and a much-needed warm meal is served. Afterward, you may continue your descent to Mweka Camp (3080m) which can take you about 3 hours. At Mweka Camp you will have a night meal followed by a well-deserved deep night’s sleep.
[Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner]
After breakfast, you may be invited to require part in the traditional farewell ceremony with your mountain crew from Kilinge Adventures before the ultimate leg of your climb leads you back through the luxurious rainforest. a mild descent of up to three hours takes you to Mweka Gate where our driver will meet you and produce you back to your hotel in Arusha. End of Service!
COST INCLUDES
- Transport to & from the mountain ex Nairobi (Shuttle Bus)
- Accommodation at Arusha Center Inn Hotel BB
- Porters, Guide & Cooks Fee
- Three meals a day whilst on the mountain
- All hut & camping fees
- All park entry fees
- Certificate of achievement
NOT INCLUDED
- Tipping to the guide – 15usd per day porters – USD $ 7 per day, cooks –USD $1 0 per day
- Personal climbing gear – clothing’s & rucksack
- Personal travel insurance
- Beverages & mineral water
- Items of personal nature.
- Visa – USD $ 50 – 100 depending on nationality.
- A Rack sack For Your Equipments – To Be Carried By Porters
- Sleeping Bag [Mountain Type],
- Hiking, or Climbing Boots, Camp Shoes, Trainers Not Sandals
- Socks. 2 Thin Polypro Type For Quick Drying, 4 Thick Wind Pants, Wind shirts
- High Gaiters, Warm Pants [Fleece], Jacket Or Pullover, 1 Rain Parka
- 2 Underwears,1 Hiking Shirt, Long Sleeve, 1 Bandanna
- 1 Warm Hat, 1 Hiking Shorts, Pants, Balaclava, Fleece Neck Warmer
- Headlamp, Bulb, Batteries, First Aid Kit, Pocketknife, Sunglasses, Snow
- Goggles, Water Purification Tablets
- Toiletry Item, Plus Sunblock, Lipsalve, And Moisturizer
- Walking Stick