11 Days The Snows of Kilimanjaro Tour Package

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Priced From: $4,995 pp.dbl.occ.
Dates: Jan - Mar, Jun - Oct, Dec

Embark on a trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The only international tour operator with its own dedicated climbing operation, offers the finest climbing and camping and extra time for optimum altitude acclimatization.

Day 3: Arusha
In anticipation of the climb ahead, acclimatize as you walk through Arusha National Park. Lying between the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru, this beautiful park has a wide range of habitat, from the string of crater lakes where many water birds can be watched, through the highland montane forest and on up to the imposing summit of Mount Meru. The forest contains a wealth of birds and other animals, including the beautiful bushbuck — easily glimpsed in the glades between the ancient cedar trees — and the black and white colobus monkey climbing along the branches. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and get to know your fellow climbers.
Mountain Village Lodge B L D

Day 4: Arusha/Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, you are driven from Arusha to the Machame village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to begin your climb. Hike for about six hours through a dense forest to your camp, set up near huts once used for shelter on the mountain. As you make your way up through the forested terrain, look for colobus monkey and signs of elephant. Your first camp is at an altitude of 10,000 feet.
Machame Camp B L D

Day 5: Mount Kilimanjaro
Awake early this morning with a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Leaving camp, you are greeted by a fabulous view of Uhuru Peak. With abundant bird life all around you, trek out of the forest today and up into the Hagenia zone, through a savannah of tall grasses and ghostly landscapes of volcanic lava. Today's hike is about six hours in length with the Shira Plateau as your final destination. Your camp at 12,500 feet boasts sweeping views across the Masai Steppe to the distant Mount Meru and the Shira Needles.
Shira Camp B L D

Day 6: Mount Kilimanjaro
Today's route takes you steadily across the Shira Plateau towards the Kibo Massif. Head upwards to the pass at Lava Tower (15,000 feet), and then descend toward Barranco Camp through the immense canyon called Grand Barranco. Here there are numerous small waterfalls, fed by streams from the mountain to form the Umbwe River. Your hike today is again approximately six hours long and your camp is at an elevation of 13,000 feet.
Barranco Camp B L D

Day 7: Mount Kilimanjaro
You have a bit of real trekking today as you travel along the Barranco Cliff; however, this will be a light day (approximately four hours) with no increase in elevation, allowing you time to rest and adjust to the increasingly higher altitudes. In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to hike in the Karanga Valley where giant senecios and lobelia grow.
Karanga Camp B L D

Day 8: Mount Kilimanjaro
Another short four- to five-hour trek and a day of acclimatization as you near the mountain's peak. Today's hike to Barafu Camp (15,200 feet) will be mostly on a moraine with views of Mawenzi Peak towering majestically to the right and Kibo Peak overhead, seemingly just out of reach. The alpine desert terrain encountered at this point is mostly a mineral environment with few lichens and mosses. You are encouraged to turn in early this evening, as tomorrow will be the longest day of your climb.
Barafu Camp B L D

Day 9: Mount Kilimanjaro
Rise very early this morning to begin the final ascent to Stella Point at 18,630 feet on the rim of Kibo Crater. Watch the sun rise, and then continue around the rim to Uhuru Peak (19,457 feet). The air is rarefied, and the climb takes at least seven hours. Should all go as planned, you find yourself standing at the highest point in Africa. After time on the peak to savor your achievement, begin the descent to your last campsite on the mountain with a stop at Barafu Camp for a rest and refreshments along the way. Total trekking time today will be approximately 13 hours.
Mweka Camp B L D

Day 10: Mount Kilimanjaro/Arusha/USA or Canada
Your exciting Mount Kilimanjaro climb ends today as you continue your descent to the base of the mountain, where you arrive exhausted but exhilarated. Your driver is there to greet you and transport you back to Arusha, where you enjoy a farewell lunch and swap stories with your fellow travellers. Dayrooms are provided for your comfort and convenience until you transfer to the airport where your departure flight awaits.
Mountain Village Lodge (dayroom) B L

Day 11: USA or Canada
Connect with your homebound flight.

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