7 days and 6
nights Mount Kilimanjaro climb
DAY 01st – 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.
DAY 02nd – 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.
DAY 03rd – 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 3950metres above the sea
level.
DAY 04th – Karanga Valley Campsite:
Today you ascend the Barranco wall, and then walk across screen and
ridges into the Karanga valley (4100m) with breathtaking views of
the Western Breach and the southern glacier. You arrive in time for
lunch in camp and then have plenty of time to relax and even go for
a short acclimatisation walk.
DAY 05th –
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.
DAY 06th - 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 screen, 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.
DAY 7th – 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 the Land Cruiser 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 try to do everything possible
to make the ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro being a success. But, in
high altitude, outstanding risks may exist: storms, fog. Your
Mountain Guide, responsible for your life, may change the program
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 in a group of 30 people will be
US$......for a seven
days six nights Mount Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame route.
Price
Includes:
* Transfers to and from the Kilimanjaro gates.
– Airport picks up on arrival.
* One night Bed Breakfast accommodation in Arusha on arrival.
* All parks/entry fees.
* All camping fees.
* Tents and mattress
* Rescue fees.
* Guide and porters fees.
* Crew salaries.
* All accommodations on the mountain based on full board.
* Cook and all kitchen utensils.
Price does not
include:
* International flights
* Tips, drinks and all items of personal nature
* Hard and soft drinks
* Sleeping bags but you can be provided for hiring on request.
* All Mountain Gears (we can arrange hire of this).
Prices quoted in
US$, 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. |
