Why this itinerary?

Our best selling route in our budget spec for unbeatable value. This is designed as a budget trip that does NOT compromise ethics or safety. Over 7 days this is the choice for people that want to see all the main areas of Kilimanjaro and maximise their chances of success. Note this is the lightwight budget spec - for those that want more comfort and all transfers and pre and post accommodation packaged in select our best selling

 

Description

This is a 7 day Kilimanjaro hike starting at Machame gate and ascending via Stella Point. There is a night time ascent to the summit. The trip is the most 'budget' specification trip we run although you still have a mess tent as standard and most importantly knowledgeable professional guides that go through bi annual training. Our logistics team at our base monitors your trip from start to finish. Suitable for more adventurous types or the budget conscious.

 

Highlights

Kilimanjaro: afromontane forest, Shira plateau, glacial valleys and alpine desert, views of Mawenzi, ascent of Kibo and possible views of Kibo caldera and ash pit. Glaciers and the roof of Africa!

 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

DAY 1
KILIMANJARO / MACHAME

After breakfast you depart by vehicle to Kilimanjaro. At the gate your crew finalise packing and after finishing with formalities you start of from Machame gate. Today's hiking is through verdant afromontane forest to Machame camp and on route you have a picnic lunch. Look out for pretty endemic flora and a gradation of forest zones!

Overnight Machame Camp (breakfast - lunch - dinner)

 

DAY 2
KILIMANJARO / SHIRA

From Machame camp you hike to Shira Camp. The first section is relatively steep and altitude is gained rapidly. A picnic lunch is taken on trail today. The zone you pass through today is known as the heath zone where attractive Helichrysum and lobelia plants become apparent. Various geologic features can be seen today from lava tubes to glacial valleys.

Overnight Shira Camp (breakfast - lunch - dinner)

 

DAY 3
KILIMANJARO / BARRANCO

Today is a walk high sleep low day. You ascend into alpine desert and for those that are feeling strong you can even head up to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco camp. Lunch is taken as a picnic lunch on route. This is long day but note that the next time you head to this altitude is in two days time - great acclimatisation day!

Overnight Barranco Camp (breakfast - lunch - dinner)

 

DAY 4
KILIMANJARO / KARANGA

From Barranco camp, famous for its' giant groundsels (Senecio species), you ascend the Barranco wall and hike glacial valleys to Karanga camp. Today is a relatively short day hiking and lunch is taken at Karanga camp. In the afternoon a walk can be taken with your guides for great views of the Southern walls of Kibo and deep glacial valleys.

Overnight Karanga Camp (breakfast - lunch - dinner)

 

DAY 5
KILIMANJARO / BARAFU

Today is another half day ascending to Barafu camp. Once again lunch is taken in camp allowing plenty of time to relax before the summit bid. Desolate alpine desert and at times strong winds rip over this camp and yet in the evening splendid views of Mawenzi peak are the norm. A relatively early dinner is taken before heading to rest for the evening.

Overnight Barafu Camp (breakfast - lunch - dinner)

 

DAY 6
KILIMANJARO / MWEKA

Most people depart just before midnight for the final summit bid. Patience and persistence is the name of game to reach the summit and by dawn as the first rays of light start to appear, most arrive near the rim. Ascending via Stella Point affords a relatively short final section to Uhuru peak, the Roof of Africa! What goes up must come down and your goal today is to reach Mweka camp.

Overnight Mweka Camp (breakfast - lunch - dinner)

 

DAY 7
ARUSHA

After breakfast you descend once again through montane forest and around mid day after saying farewell to your crew, you are picked up and transfer back to your chose drop off point.

(breakfast - picnic lunch)

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Includes

• Trained Kilimanjaro guides (1 guide to 2 clients)

• All relevant Kilimanjaro Park fees & rescue fees

• Emergency medical evacuation

• all accommodation as described in the itinerary

• Transfers as described in the itinerary

• Drinks on the hike (potable water, tea, coffee & hot chocolate)

•  

Excludes

• International flights

• Entry visas

• Gratuities

• Items of a personal nature

• Alterations to this itinerary (i.e. if different accommodations and services are provided then the price will most likely vary up or down)

• Airport departure taxes (unless stated)

• Laundry

• Beverages in hotels (except those in your personal safari vehicle)

• Hospital bills and international evacuation in the event of an emergency

 

Please note: in the event the listed accommodation is not available, alternative accommodation of a similar standard will be select