September 10^th - DAY 00 - Arusha:
Whenever you arrive, you'll be personally met and transferred to the hotel in the foothills of Mt. Meru - Arusha town, Africa's 5th highest mountain. Those arriving especially early can book optional activities. Then, spend the afternoon with your mountain guide preparing for the Kilimanjaro climb.

September 11^th - DAY 01 - Machame Campsite:
Morning transfer to the Machame gate where the climbs begin. The day is spent walking to Machame Campsite through the mountain's lush lower rain forest. Depending upon weather conditions, this can be a moderate to demanding day's work. Camp is pitched at around 3000m.

September 12^th - DAY 02 - Shira Campsite:
Rising early you cross a valley and a stream and then climb up a steep ridge for 3-4 hours. The path then drops into a river gorge before ascending more gently onto the moorland of the Shira Plateau, one of the most fascinating areas of the Mountain. Camp is placed near the Shira Hut at 3840m.

September 13^th - DAY 03 - Barranco Campsite:
Today you walk for 5-6 hours enjoying sightings of the typical Kilimanjaro mountain vegetation (Senecios, Lobelia, Helichrysum) and reaching a high point of around 4600m before descending for the rest of the day. On clear days the Lava Tower can be seen as well as some distinct glaciers. These glaciers are shrinking as world temperatures increase. It is speculated that in a mere 15 years many of these glaciers will disappear, forever. The path down to the Barranco Valley can be particularly rewarding and the view of Kibo peak is truly spectacular. In the evening the blanket of cloud often hangs just below the valley, pulsating in the dying light. Camp is pitched in the Barranco Valley at around 3950m.

September 14^th - DAY 04 - Barafu Campsite:
From Karanga we head up a morraine ridge taking our time and going slowly. The views here can be spectacular on the southern glaciers and of the glacial valleys that snake their way down the mountain. The final stage to Barafu is quite steep, and as always we take it very slowly. As with the day before you reach camp by around lunch time leaving lots of time to prepare and relax. In the evening your guide briefs you for the final ascent.

September 15^th - DAY 05 - Summit - Mweka:
The attempt on the summit occurs at night in the very early morning. Each climber is assigned a summit guide to ensure that everyone makes it to the top, or returns as required in complete safety. The going is slow, and often quite frustrating on the scree, but persistence and patience ensure steady progress. Near the summit you pass through the gap between the Ratzel and Rebmann glaciers. At Stella point you can then choose to return - you are after all already higher than any point in Africa! Otherwise, continue to Uhuru peak (5896m).

Despite the distance being relatively short, progress is slow - there is less than half the oxygen than at sea level! Uhuru Peak provides a unique satisfaction and usually releases a plethora of emotions. If progress is good you can watch the sunrise from the rooftop of Africa. Most people then start returning quite soon after sunrise as the return journey today is quite long. Camp is pitched at Mweka at around 3100m.

September 16^th - DAY 6 - Arusha:
The final descent takes you through the lower heath section that quickly turns into rainforest. Your time on Kilimanjaro ends at Mweka Gate where your LandCtuiser will be waiting to transfer you back to your evening's accommodation. You may now relax, take a hot shower or even relax by the pool!

Enjoy a wonderful celebration!

NOTE:
Your Mountain Guide will do everything possible to make the ascent of Kilimanjaro being a success. But, in high altitude, outstanding risks may exist: storms, fog. Your Mountain Guide, responsible for your life, may change the programme for your safety.

Training: The ascent of Kilimanjaro requires no mountaineering techniques or knowledge, as the whole route follows footpaths. You may just have a few minutes walking on very easy snow slopes, in a good track, between Stella point and Uhuru Peak. You practice twice a week either running, biking or hiking. During the three months before your departure, you must either run 30 minutes 3 times a week, bike 3 hours 2 times a week, or walk through the hills 8 hours each week-end.

* Main characteristics of this program:
- average hiking time 5 hours 40' per day.
- Average elevation climbed each day during the first five days of the program: 3,160 feet per day.
- pace: 800 to 900 feet climbed each hour beneath the height 15,000 feet; 700 feet climbed each hour above the height 15,000 feet.

The price per person for a group of 2 people will be US$...... for a 6 days Mount Kilimanjaro climb via Machame route.

Price Includes:
- Transfers to and from the Kilimanjaro gates.
- All parks/entry fees.
- All camping fees.
-Tents and mattress
- Rescue fees.
- Guide and porters fees.
- Crew salaries.
- All accommodations on the mountain bases on f/b.
- Cook and all kitchen utensils.

Price Does Not Includes:
- International flights
- Tips, drinks and all items of personal nature
- Hard and soft drinks
- Sleeping bags but you can be provided for hiring on request.
- All Mountain Gears (we can arrange hire of this).

Prices quoted in US$, per person.
Please note prices may be subject to change. In the event of any change of government taxes & National Park fees Aardvark Expeditions reserves the right to adjust these rates accordingly.