Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour (37341),Holiday Packages to Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour

5 Nights / 6 Days

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Kilimanjaro is Africa鈥檚 highest mountain, it鈥檚 found in northern part of Tanzania and lies just three degrees south of the equator and is permanently snow-capped. It offers one of the best opportunities in the world to climb a peak at high altitude without the need for technical climbing ability. The trek takes you through well-defined altitudinal vegetation zones, from semi-arid scrub to dense cloud forest. It is open to any normally fit and healthy person prepared for physical exertion and exercise. Walking roughly 60 kilometers, you start from Marangu Gate and gradually come up, with night stops, to reach Gillman鈥檚 Point and finally Uhuru Peak the actual summit.Items of a Personal Nature
Tips and Gratitude鈥檚 to Safari Staff
International air fares.
Any required Visas
Travel Insurance.

What to bring:
Clothes. A warm sweater as the nights can be chilly at high altitudes.
Comfortable shoes,
Sleeping bags, or we can provide you 11-0522-05

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Shira Gate,

The drive from Moshi to the trailhead takes about 3 hours. We hike through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Shira Camp
- Meals & Drinks : Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel, Shira Camp
Day 2 : Hike Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to

Starting the Shira Plateau we keep on to the east up a ridge, fleeting the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our way changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the Shark's Tooth (elevation range between 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
- Meals & Drinks : Add Meals Barranco Camp
Day 3 : Hike Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Following breakfast, we go away Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the crossroads which connects with the Mweka Trail.
- Meals & Drinks : Add Meals Karanga Camp
Day 4 : Hike Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

We keep on up to the Barafu Camp. You have accomplished the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
- Meals & Drinks : Add Meals Barafu Camp
Day 5 : Hike Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp

Extremely early in the morning midnight to 2 am, we go on our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You beginning in a northwesterly direction and climb through deep scree towards Stella Point on the crater edge. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be happy with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to observe. Closer hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. Starting Stella Point, you may come across snow all the way on your 1-hour way up to the summit. Until that time at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit we begin our drop by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain
- Meals & Drinks : Add Meals Mweka Camp
Day 6 : Hike Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi

After breakfast we continue the drop down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel you book.
- Meals & Drinks : Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel/Meru House Inn

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Items of a Personal Nature
Tips and Gratitude鈥檚 to Safari Staff
International air fares.
Any required Visas
Travel Insurance.
What to bring:
Clothes. A warm sweater as the nights can be chilly at high altitudes.
Comfortable shoes,
Sleeping bags, or we can provide you

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Price & Rates

No of pax	Age Limit	Price per pax (Rs)
Adult	Above 12 years	$ 1560 / Adult

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

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Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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We are Tanzanian registered Company and licensed tour operator with offices in Arusha, Tanzania. We have many years working closely relationship with different professional in the field of wildlife and tourism and other related field. Also we are members of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO). We offer all types of safaris: traditional driving safaris to all Tanzania National Parks, mountain climbing expeditions, responsible and sustainable tourism, camping safaris, Eco-tourism training and research, volunteering, hills trekking, Mountain trekking(Kilimanjaro, Meru and Oldinyolengai) walking safaris, and beach holidays (Island of Zanzibar, Pangani and Bagamoyo). We are licensed for safaris and mountain climbing. In addition, we offer a variety of safaris that encompass cultural experiences to many destinations outside the parks, many of which include opportunities to walk in the natural beauty of the country under the guidance of Tanzanians native to the particular area. Many of these programs are custom made to suit the particular needs of the traveler and may include the opportunity to be a participant in village life if the client so wishes. Bird Tours & Safaris actively supports local efforts such as Cultural Tourism Programmes to bring the people and nature to the visitor while at the same time bringing an opportunity to the people to directly benefit from tourism in Tanzania. We believe this type of experience goes a long way to dispel many of the myths and stereotypes about African life and culture while at the same time helping to ensure the survival of indigenous cultures in Tanzania. Bird Tours & Safaris caters to travelers in all budget categories from budget to luxury campers to those preferring lodge or tented camp stays, in all price ranges. We especially target that segment of the market looking for the comfort of lodge or permanent tented camps in the moderate price range. We make hotel bookings and arrange domestic transfers Read More...

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