Rising abruptly from the open plains, capped by snow and frequently fringed by clouds, it is one of Africa's classic images. At 19,344 feet, it is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest walk able summit in the world. The diameter of its base is an incredible 40 miles.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Machame Gate
After breakfast you will drive to Machame gate (1800m, 5-6 hours) and start walking through mountain forest to Machame hut (3000m) for dinner and overnight. Meal Plan (L) (D)
Day 2: Machame Hut – Shira Hut
After breakfast, you will trek slowly the path that leads up through steep rock enjoying the superb views of Shira plateau and land below. You will also see Mt. Meru another exiting volcano on the South Western direction. Have dinner and overnight Shira Hut (3840m)
Meal Plan (B) (L) (D)
Day 3: Shira Hut – Baranco Hut
You will depart Shira in the morning taking the path, which rises up gradually towards the Kibo dome, after reaching the wedge Buttress point the path drops down to the Baranco Hut (3950 m) for dinner and overnight. Meal Plan (B) (L) (D)
Day 4: Baranco Hut – Barafu Hut
After breakfast you will trek slowly crossing the floor of the great Baranco Valley and up to the Baranco wall, continue the trek one the South Circuit path through the Karanga valley. (Last water point—Karanga River) Then slowly trek to Barafu Hut (4600m). From Barafu you will have excellent views of Kibo dome and Mawenzi peak. Dinner and overnight at Barafu hut. Meal Plan (B) (L) (D)
Day 5: Barafu Hut – Mweka Hut
You will depart at 1:00 am to climb the highest peak in Africa. This section of the route is very steep and is considered the steepest on the non-technical path on this mountain. It takes between 4-7 hours to the peak (5896 m), which is one hour from Stella point (5700m). Then descend down to Mweka hut for dinner and overnight. Meal Plan (B) (L) (D)
Day 6: Mweka Hut – Mweka Gate
This is an easier day walking to Mweka Gate where a vehicle will be waiting to take you to you hotel. Meal Plan (B) (L)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
2Pax: $1450, 3Pax: $1350, 4Pax: $1300, 5Pax: $1280, 6Pax: $1260
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