9 days/nights kilimanjaro hiking
Day 1: ARRIVAL
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where
you will meet an Altezza Travel 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. In
the evening, there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make
sure you are ready to begin the climb. Note: Check-in starts at 2:00 PM
Day 2: High-Altitude Drop Off Destination And Trekking To Shira 1
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 continues upwards towards their drop off point by off-road
vehicles (reaching 3,500 meters). Here you can see stunning views of the Shira
Plateau for the first time.
The route from your drop off point to your first
high-altitude camp Shira 1 features a small gain in altitude and is not too
physically challenging. Due to this, you will be able to properly begin the
process of acclimatization. By the time you reach the camp, our professional
mountain crew will prepare everng necessary, put tents and cook dinner for you.
This will be your first day at this altitude, so it is
strongly recommended you heed the following instructions from this point on:
- Abstain from consuming alcohol and caffeine
- Drink over 4 liters of bottled water daily (little
by little, frequently)
- Take a Diamox pill to help alleviate symptoms of
altitude sickness. Most mountain climbers take Diamox in the morning,
before they start their ascent, in order to reduce discomfort associated
with altitude sickness. We recommend you consult your doctor prior to the
trip in case of potential allergies.
At night you may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization
to the high altitude: because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern,
your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Taking altitude into account,
you may therefore start feeling sick and have a headache. Pay attention to your
own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude
sickness.
1.
Abstain from consuming alcohol and caffeine
2.
Drink over 4 liters of bottled water daily
(little by little, frequently)
3.
Take a Diamox pill to help alleviate symptoms of
altitude sickness. Most mountain climbers take Diamox in the morning, before
they start their ascent, in order to reduce discomfort associated with altitude
sickness. We recommend you consult your doctor prior to the trip in case of
potential allergies. At night you may experience discomfort associated with
acclimatization to the high altitude: because of a reduction in your waking
breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Taking
altitude into account, you may therefore start feeling sick and have a
headache. Pay attention to your own body and tell your guide if you start
feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness.
At night you
may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization to the high altitude:
because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less
oxygen than during the day. Taking altitude into account, you may therefore
start feeling sick and have a headache. Pay attention to your own body and tell
your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness.
Change in Elevation: Machame Gate (1,800 m) — Machame Camp (3,010 m)
Hiking distance: 11 km
Hiking
time: 5-6 hours
Day 3: trekking From Shira 1 Camp
to Shira 2 Camp
Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking
towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not
difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the
unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place
on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting.
When you arrive to camp you will have lunch, and after a
two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower
Camp that features a 200-meter gain in altitude.
Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a
slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process.
You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase
your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the
consequences of altitude sickness.
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
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
Acclimatization
hike:
Change in Elevation: Shira Camp (3,845 m) — Destination point on the way to
Lava Tower (4,120 m)
Hiking distance: 2 km
Hiking
time: 1–2 hours
Day 4: Trekking From Shira 2 Camp To The Lava Tower and Descent To
Barranco Camp
After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and
start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This
section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at
over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but
in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least
1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be.
Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here
you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and
steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry: it features a
very simple hiking trail.
Note: If one or more participants feel sick, the group may
refrain from passing the Lava Tower and adjust the route, following instead the
road for porters. In this case you will not reach an altitude of 4,630 meters, getting up only to a maximum of 4,400
meters.
Change in Elevation: Shira Camp (3,845 m) — Lava Tower (4,630 m) — Barranco
Camp (3,960 m)
Hiking distance: 11 km
Hiking
time: 6-8 hours
Day 5: TREKKING FROM BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA
CAMP
Early wakeup, breakfast and the
start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as
possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not
difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest
and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.
Then you
start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents
and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at
choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be
offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours, you will have to complete an
acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in
altitude, and then descent back down to the camp.
Trekking from
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp:
Change in Elevation: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) — Karanga Camp (4,035 m)
Hiking distance: 5 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Acclimatization
hike:
Change in
Elevation: Karanga
Camp (4,035 m) — Destination point en route to Barafu Camp (4,270 m)
Hiking
distance: 2.5 km
Hiking
time: 1–2 hours
Day 6: TREKKING FROM KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU
CAMP
In the morning after breakfast
you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a
night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead
of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining
strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate
Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be
served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and
sleeping before night summiting.
Trekking from
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp:
Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
Hiking distance: 6 km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Acclimatization
hike:
Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Kosovo Camp (4,800 m)
Hiking distance: 2 km
Hiking
time: 1–2 hours
Day 7: ASCENT TO UHURU PEAK AND DESCENT TO
MILLENNIUM CAMP
Departure from Barafu Camp
(4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895
m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging
part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for
the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your
successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if
desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue
your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).
Note:
Don't forget that 90% of all
accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please
pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails.
Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) —
Millennium Camp (3,820 m)
Hiking distance: 15 km
Hiking
time: 8-12 hours
Day 8: DESCENT FROM MILLENNIUM CAMP TO MWEKA
GATE
The camp is situated in a tropical
rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the
height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you
will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m). After your descent the
whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance
to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present
you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a
transfer back to the hotel.
Change in Elevation: Millennium Camp (3,820 m) — Mweka Gate (1,640 m)
Hiking distance: 12 km
Hiking
time: 4-5 hours
Day 9: 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.
Mwajabu Mo. Sultan.
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