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Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours via Northern Circuit

Price $ 8,212.50 per person

12-day tour (9 days of trekking)

Meet a Tanzania elsewhere representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access.

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$8,212.50 USD

Medical Check up

During Climbing

Twice a day

  • Before Start hike
  • Before Dinner

We do check up

Oxygen Pulse (Heart Rate)

Ask for Questions for Medical

Our Aim to see you

  • Safe
  • Health

 

Meeting point

We’ll pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and then transfer you to your hotel in Moshi, Tanzania. You will then stay overnight and in the morning, we’ll drive to the gate where we will start our Kilimanjaro trek. Please note: the hotel and transfers are included in the price.

 

Availability

January through mid-March
Mid-June through October
December

 

Duration

9 days trekking, 3 days at the hotel.

 

Group size

2 min. – 12 max.

 

Gear List

  • Top thermal layer
  • Bottom thermal layer
  • 1-2 pairs of hiking pants
  • 1 hardshell jacket
  • 1-2 short-sleeved t-shirts
  • 1 pair of warm trekking pants
  • 1-2 long-sleeved hiking shirts
  • 1 softshell insulated winter jacket
  • 4-5 pairs of underwear
  • 1 cozy fleece jacket
  • 1 pair of worn-in sturdy hiking boots
  • 3-4 pairs of socks. Merino wool is recommended
  • Rain coat
  • Rain pants
  • Day backpack
  • Duffel bag (recommended size 90L)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Headlamp
  • Snacks

 

Meals

On all of our Kilimanjaro tours, all of our meals are freshly prepared on the mountain by our talented chef, so when we arrive to camp after a long day of hiking, we have a delicious hot meal waiting for us.

Please note: we can accommodate any dietary needs, so please let us know what your meal requirements are and we will be sure to have our chef whip you up something yummy!

All of our guides have extensive experience and training, certification, and knowledge of the area and all of the routes. You’ll be in great hands from top to bottom and by the end of the trip, you’ll be sad to say goodbye!

Depending on the number of hikers, there will be generally 1 guide for every 2 people and 3 porters per person.

Day 1 | Arrival

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet a Tanzania elsewhere representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access.

 

Day 2| Meet with coordinator and guides for Oriantation

Early breakfast in the morning there will be a mountain gear double check-up ,briefing with guides, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb. Later in the evening you have a day hike Moshi or Arusha.

 

Day 3 | Trekking From Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold another briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3-4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park’s western entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking towards the first camp of the route: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780 m). Raincoats are necessary on this day in particular, as you will be walking through rainforest. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put tents and cook lunch for you. After lunch the group will depart on an acclimatization hike towards Shira 1 Camp that features a 300 meter gain in altitude, after which you will hike back down to Mti Mkubwa Camp, where a hot dinner will be waiting.

ELEVATION

2,200 m to 2,780 m

HIKING TIME

3-5 hours

DISTANCE

6 km

HABITAT

Rainforest

 

Day 4| Trekking From Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

An early wakeup, breakfast, and a gradual trek upwards until 3,500 meters; at that point for the first time you will be able to see stunning views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano.

On the whole, the passage from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second high-altitude Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) is rather easy and takes about 5-6 hours. This will allow you to start the acclimatization process gradually, which is a mainstay of good trekking. When you reach the camp, your team of specialists will cook you lunch and you will have the chance to rest in your tent or walk around the nearby area.

ELEVATION

2,780 m to 3,505 m

HIKING TIME

5-6 hours

DISTANCE

5 km

HABITAT

Meadows

 

Day 5| Shira 1 to Shira 2 Trek

This day brings yet another modest altitude gain of 300 m on the way from Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp. The low physical demands of the trek will leave you with both time and energy to enjoy Kilimanjaro’s flora and- when the weather is favourable- Mount Meru, which is the 5th-highest mountain on the continent.

A further acclimatisation walk towards Lava Tower will follow lunch and a 2-hour rest period. This allows you to experience a further gain of 300 m.

 

Acclimatization hike:

Change in Elevation: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) — Destination point en route to Lava Tower (4,110 m)

Hiking distance: 2 km

Hiking time: 1–2 hours

ELEVATION

3,505 m to 3,900 m

HIKING TIME

3-4 hours

DISTANCE

7 km

HABITAT

Moorland

 

Day 6 | Shira 2 to Moir Hut via Lava Tower Trek

The group leaves the altitude of 3,900 m at Shira Camp and heads towards Lava Tower’s 4,630 m after breakfast. This part of the route is rife with ups and downs and may bring some discomfort. You will need to spend one or two hours at higher altitude in order to properly acclimatize yourself, so the lunch break will take place at Lava Tower itself.

The afternoon part of the route climbs slightly before descending to Moir Hut Camp. Your guide may decide to bypass Lava Tower altogether, taking the porter trail instead, if any of the members of the group do not appear to have acclimatized properly. In this case the highest altitude reached will be 4,400, rather than 4,630 metres.

 

ELEVATION

3,900 m to 4,630 m

4,630 m to 4,200 m

HIKING TIME

5-7 hours

DISTANCE

14 km

HABITAT

Moorland

 

Day 7 | Trekking from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp

On this day you will have a rather long but at the same time easy trek. After a short steep climb out of Moir Valley you will start going around the northern slope of Kilimanjaro, and just like on the way to Lava Tower the path will be full of highs and lows, without any steep gains in altitude. This route passes close to the border with Kenya, so you will be treated to amazing views of the Tsavo and Amboseli Valleys.

ELEVATION

4,200 m to 4,020 m

HIKING TIME

5-7 hours

DISTANCE

12 km

HABITAT

Moorland

 

Day 8 | Trekking from Buffalo Camp to 3rd Cave Camp

You will finish trekking up the northern slope of Kilimanjaro and stop for the night in 3rd Cave Camp, where the route will meet up with the traditional Rongai route. On this day the trekking will be shorter than on the day before, and by this time your body will already have become completely acclimated to an altitude of 4,000 meters, which will contribute to your general feelings of well-being.

ELEVATION

4,020 m to 3,870 m

HIKING TIME

4-6 hours

DISTANCE

8 km

HABITAT

Moorland

 

Day 9 | Trekking from 3rd Cave Camp to School Hut

On this day you will be trekking to the School Hut Summit Camp (4,750 m). The actual trekking is not very hard, so remember to just choose an appropriate pace in order to keep your strength up for the trekking to Kilimanjaro’s summit. When you reach the camp, we recommend you sleep well, avoid strenuous activity and drink as many fluids as you can, because that very night you will complete the trekking to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).

ELEVATION

3,870 m to 4,750 m

HIKING TIME

4-5 hours

DISTANCE

5 km

HABITAT

Alpine desert

 

Day 10 | Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp

Safety being the primary consideration during any summiting attempt, one guide will be nominated per every two climbers. His main responsibility is the monitoring of his designated clients’ health on the trek to Uhuru Peak’s 5,895 m. The climb, which starts at School Hut’s 4,750 m around midnight, though relatively easy technically, poses a challenge due to high altitude. A walk upon the nearest glacier is an option upon successful summiting.

The group then descends to Barafu Camp for a two-hour lunch and rest break. The day ends at Millennium Camp’s 3,820 m.

Please keep in mind, that 9/10 accidents occur during descent. Mind your step to avoid potential falls, breaks and damaged toes.

ELEVATION

3,750 m to 5,895 m

5,895 m to 3,820 m

HIKING TIME

10-13 hours

DISTANCE

16 km

HABITAT

Arctic

 

Day 11 | Return to Mweka Gate from Millennium Camp

Millennium Camp sits amidst a tropical rainforest. The lower altitude and feelings of accomplishment from having reached the summit make for a good night’s rest there. Hot breakfast is followed by your final descent to the Park’s exit gate- Mweka, at 1,650 m. This final stop before your transfer to our offices to receive your accomplishment certificates presents a good opportunity to recap the adventure with your support team. Finally, you will be driven to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.

ELEVATION

3,820 m to 1,650 m

HIKING TIME

4-5 hours

DISTANCE

12 km

HABITAT

Rainforest

 

Day 12 | Departure

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.

Note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee

FOR V.I.P

Tour Inclusions: What included in this Tour?

 

ACTIVITIES: Climbing

 

ACCOMMODATION:

Lodge 3 Night(s), Single or Double (includes: Breakfast)

Camping Night(s) on mountain

 

DRINKS & MEALS

Full-Board Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Drinking Water on the Mountain (Chemically Treated with P&G Pure Packets)

Coffee & Tea

Professional Cook

Vegetarian Diet Optional, on Request

Vegan Diet Optional, on Request

Gluten free Diet Optional, on Request

 

GUIDING

English Speaking Guide

Assistant Guide(s) for 2 or more travelers; Max. 2 Travelers per Guide

 

SAFETY

Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide

Pulse oximeter

Emergency Oxygen (Min. 2 per group)

Pre-climbing with your Guide

First Aid Kit

Radio or Satellite Phone (For emergency communications when there is no mobile Network coverage.)

 

EQUIPMENT

Luxurious Sleeping Tent (Includes frame Bed(s) with mattress, Pillow, Sleeping Bag & Fleece Liner; & Solar Lighting System)

Sleeping Mattress

Mess Dining Tent, Tables & Chairs

Solar Lighting in Dining Tent

Wash Station

Wash Basins

Private Toilet Tent (Includes private portable toilet with Eco-friendly disposable waste system; Tent, Porter, Toilet Roll, Hand Sanitizer; Cleaned Daily &carried to each New Campsite)

Hot water bottle

Gear & Clothing available to rent locally

Need equipment rentals? Inquire now

 

TRANSFERS & PORTERAGE

TRANSFERS TO/FROM ITINERARY DESTINATIONS

Airport Transfer (Kilimanjaro International Airport)

Porters for sleeping tent, equipment & supplies

Personal bag porter

Safe Luggage Storage while on the trek

FEES & OTHER

Entrance or Park Fees & Permits- All Kilimanjaro national park Fees (Conservation, Camping/Hut & Rescue Fees)

Certificate: Mount Kilimanjaro climbing certificate (if you reach Gilman’s point, Stella Point or Uhuru Peak).

  • Airfare to and from Tanzania
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Visa
  • Tips for the support team
  • Sleeping bags and other personal gear
  • Rental gear
  • Lunch and dinner at the hotel
  • Drinks and snacks

Due to this route’s high success rate, it’s a very popular choice and the Machame route is undoubtedly the busiest on the mountain. To help mitigate this, we make sure all our groups hit the trail early and get ahead of the crowds. We also send part of the porter team ahead of you so that they get into the campsites early to get a good spot, as well as making sure that your tent is ready and there is a nice hot drink and snacks waiting for you when you arrive.

 

Although the Machame route can be climbed over 6 days, we recommend taking 7 days. The extra day makes a huge difference to the success rate as it improves acclimatization and allows you two easier days before you tackle your long summit night. Our climbers invariably say they have benefited from the extra day.

 

Kilimanjaro’s daily temperatures change drastically. They range from the high 20°C (68°F) right down to -15 °C (5°F) at night. To cope with this huge range in temperature, you will need to combine thin layers of clothing.

 

Kilimanjaro National Park operates an absolutely strict limit of 15kg per porter for your main equipment bag, which includes your sleeping bag. This is more than sufficient for your needs on the mountain. Your bag will be weighed before you leave the hotel to start the climb and if it is overweight you will have to take items out and leave them at the hotel.

 

Safety procedures: twice daily (morning and evening), our expert guides will perform health checks for all trekkers. This is an important protocol to ensure the wellbeing of all our guests. Our lead guide will test oxygen levels using a pulse oximeter and run through a checklist of health measures as a means of determining that everyone can proceed safely. This is crucial in preemptively assessing any symptoms related to altitude sickness. Health and safety are our utmost priorities!

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