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Kilimanjaro: Rooftop to the World Day 1 Arusha On arrival you are personally met by one of our representatives and transferred to Arusha to a well appointed hotel. In the afternoon there is a full briefing with the climb's manager and your guide. Dinner is included at your hotel.
Overnight Rivertrees Country Inn (dinner)
Kilimanjaro: Rooftop to the World Day 5 Kilimanjaro/Karanga From Barranco camp, famous for its giant groundsels (Senecio species), you ascend the Barranco wall and hike glacial valleys to Karanga camp. Today is a relatively short day hiking and lunch is taken at Karanga camp. In the afternoon a walk can be taken with your guides for great views of the Southern walls of Kibo and deep glacial valleys.
Overnight Karanga Camp (breakfast - lunch - dinner) Day 6 Kilimanjaro/Barafu Today is another half day ascending to Barafu camp. Once again lunch is taken in camp allowing plenty of time to relax before the summit bid. Desolate alpine desert and at times strong winds rip over this camp and yet in the evening splendid views of Mawenzi peak are the norm. A relatively early dinner is taken before heading to rest for the evening.
Day 7 Kilimanjaro/Mwefa Most people depart just before midnight for the final summit bid. Patience and persistence is the name of game to reach the summit. By dawn, as the first rays of light start to appear, most arrive near the rim. Ascending via Stella Point affords a relatively short final section to Uhuru peak, the Roof of Africa! What goes up must come down, and your goal today is to reach Mweka camp.
Kilimanjaro: Rooftop to the World : Logistics Inclusions:
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Route We recommend that The Machame Route be used as the default route of choice for three main reasons:
Ethics We do not overload our porters and our payment policy is to ensure that our porters and crews are among the highest paid in the industry. Professional Guides and Crews Guides, assistant guides, trainees and camp crews are trained biannually. In-house training also incorporates independent professionals from the Red Cross for CPR training and advanced first aid topics. We also have “Constant Monitoring” practices that include pulse oximetry and scorecard monitoring of key aspects of altitude sickness. Is Kilimanjaro a dangerous hike? Yes. Blissful ignorance tends to surrounds most groups that ascend the mountain and most people are fine. It is the scenarios when unavoidable instances of high altitude sickness which poses the most threat where appropriate treatment are essential. Most instances of death on Kilimanjaro have been due to ignorance and bad decision making. Client's Experience With sound ethical practices and excellent training, you will be served by a well motivated professional team that will not only guide you safely on the mountain but will also educate and inform you about the environment you are walking through. Endemic flora and the relationship of man and beast have all shaped Kilimanjaro’s ecology and the geology is as fascinating as anywhere on earth. Sustainability Your Kilimanjaro climb will be carbon neutral. International Flights Please plan on flying into Arusha or Kilimanjaro. Your first night stay will be in Arusha. Visas A Tanzanian Visa can be obtained upon arrival. Visa fee is US$100. Payment A deposit of 50% is required to secure your booking. Balance is due 90 days before departure date. As payment is non-refundable, we strongly encourage trip cancellation insurance. Additional Information Upon booking, you will be sent a complete guide to preparing for your climb, including what to bring lists, etc. We advise all climbers to consult with their medical providers at home to confirm their physical health and readiness for the climb.
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Day 1: Arusha
