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MACHAME GATE - MACHAME CAMP: 10.75k /7mi | 5-6 hrs | Rainforest Elevation: 1811m/5942ft to 3021m/9911ft. Altitude gained: 1210m Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here. Camp/Hut
MACHAME CAMP - SHIRA CAMP: 5.3km/3mi | 4-5hrs | Moorland Elevation: 3021m/9911ft to 3839m/12,595ft. Altitude gained: 818m After a good nights sleep and a hearty we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. Temperatures begin to drop. Camp/Hut
SHIRA CAMP - LAVA TOWER - BARRANCO CAMP: 10.75km/6mi | 5-6hrs | Semi Desert Elevation: 3839m/12,595ft to 3986m/13,077ft. Altitude gained: 147m Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp. Camp/Hut
BARRANCO CAMP - KARANGA CAMP: 5.2km/3mi | 3-4hrs | Alpine Desert Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft. Altitude gained: 48m After , we continue on a steep ridge up the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. Overnight at Karanga Camp. Camp/Hut
HIKE KARANGA CAMP - BARAFU CAMP: 3.3km /2 mi | 3-4hrs | Alpine Desert Elevation: 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft. Altitude gained: 628m We continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp. Camp/Hut
BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT: 4.86km /3mi up | 5-7hrs | - MWEKA CAMP: 11.5km /7.2mi down | 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit. Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft. Altitude gained: 1233m. Descent to 3106m/10,190ft. Altitude lost: 2789m Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused of the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp. Camp/Hut
MWEKA CAMP - MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 9.1km/6mi |3-4hrs | Rainforest Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft. Altitude lost: 1473m After and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, and celebrations!!Overnight Ameg Lodge B&B. Camp/Hut DEPARTURE DAY What an adventure you’ve with memories to last a lifetime! Enjoy and still have time to do some last-minute gift shopping in Moshi Town before drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight back home. This will depends on your schedule, you can add some days for either wildlife safaris or Zanzibar beach excursions or more Tanzania holiday experiences.
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Park fees are included in all our tour prices. For reference, Serengeti entrance fees are approximately $70–82 per person per day, and Ngorongoro Crater fees are $70 per person plus a $295 vehicle fee. Our all-inclusive pricing means no surprise costs.
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