Kilimanjaro Summit Rooftop of Africa Tanzania: 7-Day Kilimanjaro Summit Adventure Package
ID: GYG624058-1041592
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Country: Tanzania
Duration:
7 days
Description
Embark on a 7-day adventure to the summit of Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. Enjoy the sunrise from Uhuru Peak and experience diverse landscapes, including rainforests and alpine deserts.
Embark on a 7-day adventure to the summit of Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. Trek through scenic routes through diverse landscapes, including rainforests, moorlands, and alpine deserts. Enjoy a sunrise experience from Uhuru Peak and cultural experiences with local communities along the trekking route.
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to a hotel in Moshi. Get a briefing and equipment check for the trek. Spend the night in Moshi.
Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Transfer to Machame Gate for registration and start trekking through the rainforest. Arrive at Machame Camp (3,010m) for overnight camping.
Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Trek through heather and moorland and cross the Shira Plateau with stunning views. Arrive at Shira Camp (3,845m) for overnight camping.
Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Ascend to Lava Tower (4,640m) for acclimatization and descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m) for overnight camping.
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Climb the Barranco Wall and traverse the Karanga Valley. Arrive at Karanga Camp (4,035m) for overnight camping.
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Ascend to Barafu Camp (4,640m), the base camp for the summit push. Rest and prepare for the summit attempt. Enjoy an early dinner and rest before the summit ascent.
Day 7: Summit Day - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Start the ascent in the early hours towards Stella Point. Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for sunrise. Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest. Continue the descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m) for overnight camping.
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate - Departure
Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Transfer back to Moshi. Attend a certificate presentation ceremony and depart from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Highlights
- Trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa
- Enjoy the sunrise from Uhuru Peak, the highest point on the mountain
- Experience diverse landscapes, including rainforests and alpine deserts
- Visit local communities and learn about their culture and traditions
- Benefit from the assistance of experienced local guides and porters
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.