Mt. Kilimanjaro Expedition

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Region :- Tanzania, Africa
Duration :- 5-9 Days
Grade :- Moderate
Max Altitude :- 5895 Mtr / 19341 Ft

Description

Mount Kilimanjaro aka Uhuru Peak is the highest mountain in Africa continent.
It is in the northeast Tanzania near Kenya border. Kilimanjaro, with it’s three
volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi & Shira, it’s a dormant volcano & worlds’ highest
free standing mountain. It is also known as the roof of Africa, about 4,900
metres (16,100 ft) from its base, and 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level as
measured. The first people known to have reached the top of the mountain
were Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller in 1889. This mountain is part of the
Kilimanjaro National Park and is a major climbing destination due to its amazing
greenery views. This is a non-technical peak but make no mistake as the
physical fitness is very important.
Many researchers are studying on its shrinking glaciers and disappearing ice
fields. This mountain is a great start for those people who wish to start climbing
in the Himalayan Peaks or wish to complete their 7-Summits Challenge.
Machame route is highly recommended & mostly preferred route.

Documentation
• Passport & Tanzania visa
• Compulsory health insurance policy
• Yellow fever vaccination is must 15 days before leaving the home country.

Itinerary

Machame gate 1900 meter to Machame Camp 3000 meter. Dinner at and Overnight stay at campsite.
Machame Camp to Shira Camp 3800 meter. Dinner and Overnight stay at campsite.
Shira Camp via Lava tower to Baranco camp 3850 meter. Dinner and Overnight stay in capsite.
Baranco Camp Via Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp 4700 meter. Dinner & time for rest until Mid Night.
Early in the morning around 12:30am to 1:am start summit Stella Point 5756 meters then to Uhuru Peak 5895 meter then descend down to Barafu Camp for 1 to 2 hours. Time for rest & relaxation by drinking tea, juice, fruits, soup, coffee, then descend down to Mweka Camp 3000 meter.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate 1900 meter then transfer to the hotel.

Package Details

Highlights: 

Region :- Tanzania, Africa

Duration :- 5-9 Days
Grade :- Moderate
Max Altitude :- 5895 Meters /  19341 Feet

Price (per Person):- INR 2,51000/-  for 1 person – if there are 3 participants in the group

Best Season- January to March & June to October

Inclusion/Exclusion

 
  • Long-distance flights Mumbai- Tanzania flights & return.
  • Park entry fees, Rescue fees, Hut fees, Guides+Porters fees.
  • Salaries, Cooks, Food-3 meals a day (Breakfast/Lunch+Dinner)
  • Water Park commission, Transfer to Machame Gate and back.
  • Accommodation 2 nights in Moshi on arrival night and after Climbing Kili.
  • Hotel- Bed & Breakfast, Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport or Nairobi
  • Airport transfers.
  • Team Equipment for Kilimanjaro Climbing.
 
  • Services not described in the program.
  • Tips for Guides+Porters+Cook.
  • Extra nights at the hotel.
  • Single accommodation in the hotel
  • Rent of personal equipment
  • Life and health insurance.
  • Drinks/Alcohol.
  • Mobile services.

Things To Carry

Item Description Nos.
Down jacket 1
Thick fleece jacket 1
Thermal underwear 1
· Waterproof breathable outdoor jacket 1
· Shirt with long sleeves (prevents sunburns) 1
· Thick sweater (wool or synthetics) 1
· Fleece pants with long side zips 1
· Wind & waterproof breathable pants with long side zips 1
· Wool or fleece hat 1
· Balaclava 1
· Liner gloves – 2 pairs 1
· Medium weight fleece gloves
· Wool or fleece mittens
· Wind-stop shell overmittens
· Thick socks – 2-3 pairs
· Lighter socks – 3 pairs
· Light weight trekking boots, or strong sheakers
· Climbing boots, plastic or strong leather (must fit in snap-on crampons)
· Gaiters
· Head torch
· Down or synthetic sleeping bag good for -10C
· Rucksack (40-50liters)
· 1-1.5liters thermos
· personal first aid kit
· Water bottle
· Lip balm (spf 25+) and glacier cream (spf 40)
· Pocket knife
Important! The quality of the climbing equipment determines your safety!
Please carefully consider the characteristics of the equipment! All climbing
equipment must be certified, without serious damage. Pay attention also to the
expiration date of the equipment! Climber helmet in any case can not be put in
luggage, it will break there, carry in hand luggage!
· crampons (must fit your climbing boots), snap-on type preferable
· ice-axe (glacier walking type, not a short "tool" for ice climbing!)
· collapsible ski poles
· glacier glasses
· seat harness
· two screwgate karabiners

 

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