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Kilimanjaro Private Trek

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania

   

Trip Summary & Routing

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Arrival & Departure Destination

Mount Kilimanjaro

TRIP SUMMARY: 10 NIGHTS / 1 1 DAYS

KILIMANJARO PRIVATE TREK Day 1 Arusha Coffee Lodge, Arusha Day 2 Forest Camp (Mti Mkubwa Camp) Day 3 Shira 1 Camp Day 4 Shira 2 Camp Day 5 Barranco Camp Day 6 Karanga Camp Day 7 Barafu Camp Day 8 Crater Camp Day 9 Mweka Camp Day 10 Arusha Coffee Lodge, Arusha

TANZANIA

ARUSHA COFFEE ARUSHA

LODGE

MOUNT KILIMANJARO

MOUNT KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK

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Safari starts in Arusha, Tanzania - Arrive in Arusha by international flight.

Arusha – Arusha Coffee Lodge – 1 Night

Included: Accommodation, dinner, breakfast Arusha The attractive little town of Arusha is situated beneath the towering peaks of Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Renowned as the safari capital of Tanzania, it offers a plethora of attractions and adventures. The town has numerous first-class restaurants, bars and markets, and is the ideal place to relax.

Arusha Coffee Lodge The lodge, set in picturesque gardens, is surrounded by some of Africa’s most beautiful landscapes and holds central place at the foot of Mount Meru. Hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, Arusha Coffee Lodge is comprised of 30 Plantation Houses that radiate out into the evergreen coffee fields. The Arusha Coffee Lodge Plantation Rooms each possess an open log-fire, and are adorned with comfortable and homely furnishings. A large wooden deck opens up to a main area incorporating a restaurant, a café bistro, a bar and cozy lounge, various boutiques, a spa and a swimming pool. Arusha Coffee Lodge website

 

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Road transfer to Londorossi gate, Kilimanjaro National Park.

Kil imanjaro – Lemosho Glades Route - Private Trek

9 days / 8 nights on the mountain via the Southern Circuit, including Crater Camp

The Lemosho Glades route is one of the lesser used ascent routes on Kilimanjaro. Buffalo and elephant sightings are possible on the first day trekking through the forest. The route leads up to the western edge of the Shira Plateau. The hike across the plateau is said to be one of the most beautiful hikes in Africa. The trail continue to Lava Tower and then down into the Great Barranco Valley. From here, the trail circumvents the Kibo massif, climbs over the high-desert ridges to the Karanga Valley onto Barafu, an exposed campsite set on a high ridge. We ascend to the crater rim, then on to Crater Camp. This part of the experience sets this trek apart from any other. The camp is set in soft “beach” sand and trekkers can see the vertical ice walls of the Furtwangler Glacier. The next morning is only 1.5 to 2 hours to the summit! Overall, this trek is designed to get you closer to nature and to experience Kilimanjaro in a way that so few others do. The changing scenery, the spectacular hike across the Shira Plateau and time spent in the crater make this trek truly special. Accommodation is in mountain tents and dining is in mess tents. Accommodation, all meals and bottled water are included throughout the expedition.

Kilimanjaro – Forest Camp (Mti Mkubwa Camp) – 1 Night

Expedit ion Day 1: LEMOSHO TRAILHEAD (7,800 ft. / 2,375 m) – FOREST CAMP (9,500 ft. / 2,895 m) - Commence through undisturbed forest which wind to the first camp (approx. 3-4 hours of trekking).

     

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Kilimanjaro – Shira 1 Camp – 1 Night

Expedition Day 2: FOREST CAMP – SHIRA 1 CAMP (12,200 ft. / 3,720 m) - Once out of the forest, take a steep track into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock. Soak in the amazing views as you ascend through the rolling hills below Shira Plateau (approx. 5-6 hours of trekking).

 

Kilimanjaro – Shira 2 Camp – 1 Night  

Expedit ion Day 3: SHIRA 1 CAMP – SHIRA 2 CAMP (12,600 ft. / 3,840 m) - Full day exploration of the Shira Plateau, one of the highest plateaus on Earth. Trek east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, with the option to visit the ancient collapsed Shira cone, the oldest of Kilimanjaro’s three volcanoes. Trekking time without the optional excursion is about 3 hours.

 

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Kilimanjaro – Barranco Camp – 1 Night

Expedit ion Day 4: SHIRA 2 CAMP – BARRANCO CAMP (12,950 ft. / 3,950 m) - Proceed through the high desert to Lava Tower, a 300 ft volcanic plug, for lunch. In the afternoon, descend the steep track into the Great Barranco Valley. Hanging glaciers glint in the sunshine above, amidst the eerie landscape of uniquely endemic giant plants. Total trekking time is 6-7 hours. A resupply of fresh food and supplies will reach camp this evening.

 

Kilimanjaro – Karanga Camp – 1 Night

Expedit ion Day 5: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP (13, 100 ft. / 3,995 m) - The day begins with a scramble up ‘Barranco Wall’, then traversing the valley slopes. Kibo’s glaciers and Mawenzi’s jagged peaks loom above. Trekking time is 3-4 hours. Afternoon to relax or take excursions.

 

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Kilimanjaro – Barafu Camp – 1 Night

Expedit ion Day 6: KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP (15,200 ft. / 4,630 m) - From here the trail turns steadily uphill. The temperature grows colder and the landscape becomes sparser as we near Barafu Camp. Total trekking time is 4-5 hours, with a hot lunch upon reaching camp.

 

Kilimanjaro – Crater Camp – 1 Night

Expedit ion Day 7: BARAFU CAMP – CRATER CAMP (18,800 ft. / 5,730 m) – After following a winding path of switchbacks for about 6-9 hours, you will come to the edge of the crater at Stella Point. From here, there is a gently sloped trek of 30 min - 1 hour across the inner crater’s strange lunar landscape to reach the Crater Camp. At camp, you can rest or explore Reusch Crater, the ash pit and the glaciers. Total trekking time is 7-10 hours.

 

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Kilimanjaro – Mweka Camp – 1 Night

Expedit ion Day 8: CRATER CAMP – UHURU PEAK (19,340 ft. / 5,895 m) – MWEKA CAMP (10,070 ft. / 3,070 m) - Rise early to watch the sunrise from the summit, which will take about 1.5 hours from Crater Camp. After a short time at the summit, descend along the gently sloping crater rim to Stella Point, before descending back to Barafu Camp for lunch. In the afternoon continue the descent into the Heather Zone to Mweka Camp for the night. Total trekking time is from 8 to 10 hours.

   Arusha – Arusha Coffee Lodge – 1 Night

Included: Accommodation, all meals Expedit ion Day 9: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE (5,370 ft. / 1,0635 m) - Descend to the gate (2-3 hours) for lunch and to receive your climbing certificate. Road transfer back to Arusha, arriving at Arusha Coffee Lodge in the late afternoon. Relax, unwind and enjoy the evening at leisure.

 

The Safari ends in Arusha.

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Inclusions/Exclusions

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Tour is inclusive of the following:

• Private trek of Kilimanjaro – no outsiders

• All accommodation costs – shared tents

• All meals, beverages and excursions as detailed in the itinerary (Full

board during the trek from lunch on day 1 of trek to lunch on final

day 9 of trek)

• All road transfers to / from hotels, lodges and airports

• Park and conservation fees

• The services of an English speaking driver/guide, the services of an

English speaking mountain guide, porters, cook

• Local taxes and levies

• Emergency rescue fees

• Camping material (Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1 sleeping tents,

ground sheets, sleeping mats, dining tent with solar LED lights and

dining table with chairs, private toilet tent with portable flush toilet,

wash stands and basins, hand towels and hot water bottles)

• Safety Equipment & Training (Oxygen, Hyperbaric Chamber, AED,

Stretcher, First-Aid/Trauma Medicine Kit, Pulse-Oximeter, VHF

Handheld Radios, Mobile Phones, Satellite Phone, Safety Briefing,

Climbing Helmets, Ice Axes, Climbing Rope)

• Hot shower service for 4 people – single shower tent

• French press coffee in morning

Tour is exclusive of the following:

• Flights to and from Africa

• Private trip and medical insurance cover

• Visa costs

• Personal purchases; telephone, business centre and room service

charges

• Meals as noted such as lunch and dinner at city hotels

• Drinks and bottled mineral water (only filtered water provided during

trek)

• Excursions not detailed on the itinerary

• Airport departure taxes not included in air ticket cost

• Gratuities

• Credit Card Fees

• Any other costs of a personal nature

• New taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases that are beyond the

control of Beat About The Bush Safaris

• Sleeping bags (available at a supplement)

• Other personal trekking gear such as trekking clothing, trekking

poles, etc (available at a supplement)

• Supplemental/Optional Services on Kilimanjaro: Luxury walk-in sleeping

tent (includes frame beds w/mattress & pillow, 0-degree (F) sleeping bag & fleece

liner + solar lighting system); Mess tent heater; Luxury lounge tent (gas heated &

solar-lit, w/inflatable lounge chairs, floor-rug and coffee table with reading materials)