8N - 9D Kilimanjaro Trek Tour

Arrive in Arusha. Upon arrival at Arusha, proceed towards Moshi. Pre-trek briefing at the hotel. Also review equipments and rent any equipment which is needed at own cost.

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Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations the trail can be muddy and slippery. Continue a short distance until you reach the Machame Camp.

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Leave the glades of 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.

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From the Shira Plateau continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. Continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. Proceed down to the Barranco Camp. Although end the day around the same elevation the trail began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help body prepare for summit day.

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Leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.

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Continue up to the Barafu Camp. The South Circuit is Completed, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.

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Early in the morning , continue way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. Head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point we will stop for a short rest and reward yourself with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch.

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After breakfast continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate and receive your well earned summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wea

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Board the flight for your hometown. Tour concludes.

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