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"It is
the ability of your staff to open their hearts and their willingness
to share their personal experiences, their love of the land
and pride of their country that sets you apart from the rest."
- Andrea Brown, Newton, MA |
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Days 1-2 Depart
U.S. / Arrive Arusha
Depart the U.S. for Amsterdam and connect
with your flight to Kilimanjaro, arriving in the evening.
Upon arrival, you are met by your guide and transferred to your lodge located in the hills just outside of Arusha, set in a stunning location with magnificent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Overnight: Arusha Lodge |
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Day 3 Arusha National Park
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After
breakfast this morning, you will head to nearby Arusha National
Park, a hidden gem in Northern Tanzania and one of the only
places in Africa where you are likely to see the rare black
& white colobus monkey.
Take this day to ease into your surroundings
and stretch your legs on a scenic acclimatization hike before
your trek begins tomorrow.
All meals included
Overnight: Arusha Lodge |
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Day 4 Begin Kilimanjaro
Trek
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The
trek commences at a small gate above Umbwe Village and stretches
along a gentle 4 x 4 track until a signboard announces a small
steeply rising trail called “Umbwe.” Continue
ascending through the dense forest of rubber trees and giant
fig trees, scrambling up steep sections of roots and rock
until you arrive at a forested campsite with some caves nearby.
A hot dinner awaits in your mess tent.
All meals included
Overnight: Umbwe Cave Camp (9,500 feet) |
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Day 5 Kilimanjaro Trek
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The
ridgeline forms steeply on this day, and on either side of
the trail, the ground drops away steeply. At some point the
forest and the clouds will part to give you a fabulous view
of Uhuru Peak, seemingly “overhead”.
Eventually you reach camp set in a stunning
valley. There are numerous tiny waterfalls around camp, fed
by streams coming down the Great Barranco Valley.
Hanging glaciers glint in the sunshine above, amidst an eerie
landscape of groundsels (Senecio Kilimanjari), and the uniquely
endemic Giant Lobelia.
All meals included
Overnight: Barranco Camp (12,800 feet) |
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Day 6 Kilimanjaro Trek
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Today
begins with a scramble up the steep ‘Barranco Wall’.
We then traverse up and down the slopes of valleys, which
have carved their way into the mountain’s southern face.
Kibo’s glaciers loom above to your
left and the jagged peak of Mawenzi appears just over the
southern slope of Kibo. We stop in the Karanga Valley at the
end of this day.
All meals included
Overnight: Karanga Camp (13,000 feet) |
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Day 7 Kilimanjaro Trek
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As
we begin this morning the trail turns steadily uphill. The
temperature will grow colder and the landscape more sparse
as we near Barafu Camp. Barafu Camp is set on an exposed ridge
and is the staging point from which you will make your summit
attempt at midnight tonight. Our cooks will help you eat and
drink as much as possible before retiring to your tent for
rest and sleep.
All meals included
Overnight: Barafu Camp (15,090 feet)
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Day 8 Summit Day
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You’re
awoken before midnight to begin your trek after a hot cup
of tea, reaching Uhuru Peak (19,340 feet) by daybreak.
Descend the steep Mweka Route to Barafu Camp
for lunch, and then descend to Mweka Camp nestled in thick
heather.
All meals included
Overnight: Mweka Camp (11,000 feet) |
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Days 9-10 Kilimanjaro
Trek - Home
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Complete
your descent through the rainforest to the Mweka Gate, where
you will be met and transferred back to your hotel for a much-welcomed
shower and some merry convalescence.
You will be transferred to the airport this evening. Those
who are continuing on safari will overnight in Arusha and
begin their next adventure in the morning!
Breakfast, lunch included
Day Room: Arusha Lodge
Flight:Overnight to Amsterdam, connecting flight to US
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