Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Highlights
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Feel the sense of achievement as you stand tall and proud on one of the seven summits in the world
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A unique trail that passes through all different kinds of habitats - to the rainforest, into the moorlands and above the arctic
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Get a thrilling yet fascinating experience to climb the 90 m tall Lava Tower formed years ago due to volcanic eruption
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Stay in the clean and sanitised camps under the sky full of stars and if you are lucky enough you may witness the galaxy with your naked eyes
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Inclusive of your meals, transport, accommodation and highly experienced trekking experts, guides & camping equipment
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Overview
About Mount Kilimanjaro Trek
There's a place that gives in a way to the clouds and beyond and strings a distant chord of fascination within, such is the grace of Mount Kilimanjaro. Also known as the ‘Common Man’s Everest’, Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa is the tallest in the country and the world’s highest free-standing peak. Reaching one of the seven highest summits in the world is an adventure to conquer and to trek amidst the wild, on the trail covered with rich rainforests, rocky highlands and moorlands is an experience out of the ordinary.
After breathing in the complexities, at 19340 ft. amidst the clouds, the crater of Mount Kilimanjaro will fascinate you, captivate you and give you a few moments of eternal freedom. It echoes with the glory it owns. The shimmering glow of the sun over the crater, the sparkle of the sunlight shining on the icy glaciers will take you in the aura of ecstasy. Get ready to have an adventure of your lifetime, an adventure to cherish for eternity.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Quick Facts:
Start Point/End Point: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Duration: 9 Days/8 Nights
Altitude: 19340 ft.
Difficulty: Difficult
Trekking distance: 71 Km
Best Time for Trek: January - March, June - October
Inclusions:
- Emergency Oxygen tanks
- VHF handheld radios – Carried on each trek, for easy communication between guides, the camp manager and office.
- Non-alcoholic champagne on summit
- Warm water for washing every day
- Washbasins provided for each trekker provided for each guest upon reaching camp
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Rescue fees in mountain
- Medical evacuation with AMREF Flying Doctors Or Kilimanjaro Search and Rescue
- Stretcher / Litter – A fully rigid steel-framed litter
- Portable personal flash toilet
- Pulse-oximeter – To measure the oxygen level, for each climber daily.
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Waterproof tents on climbing, Mess tent, Crew tents, Cold-weather sleeping mats, High powered solar LED lights and Toilet tents
- Aluminium dining tables, Large aluminium chairs with backs and armrests, for all meals.
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- All transportation in the destination location
- 2 nights classic standard hotel accommodations; one before and after the trek
- All Government Tax and Park Entrance Fees
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- Experienced professional English speaking mountain guides
- Porter to carry your day-pack during the summit attempt.
Available Group Departures:
How to reach Tanzania:
One can reach Tanzania by taking a connecting flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport with a stopover in Doha from all the major cities in India. You can further take a bus or a train to reach the city centre.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Itinerary
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Machame Route
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Know Before You Go for Mount Kilimanjaro Trek
- Do not take caffeine at high altitude for it can dehydrate your body and contribute to altitude sickness.
- Drink 3-4 litres of water on daily basis in little quantities to keep your body hydrated and prevent altitude sickness.
- Acclimatizing your body is as important for your body as drinking water on daily basis. Do not hurry and maintain a proper pace with proper acclimatisation.
- It is important to give as little force as possible to the body while trying to adjust to a reducing oxygen supply.
- Our itinerary is designed in such a way that will make you climb high sleep low to prevent your body from altitude sickness.
- Always remember to dress up in layers for it is helpful to keep your body in the desired temperature range no matter what the environment is.
- A visitor must also present an onward or return ticket together with proof that the visitor has sufficient funds to support himself or herself while in Tanzania.
- At Kilimanjaro Airport, passengers disembark their flights outside on the tarmac. You may be required to show your boarding pass to staff outside the airport for verification that you got off the plane at the correct destination, so keep your boarding pass handy.
- Do not bring non-bio gradable materials.
- Pay heed to the instructions given by the trek leader and guide.
- Taking care of your skin and eyes are important. Sunburns happen much quicker at high elevation so make sure to apply sunscreen a few times a day and wear a hat.
- Always carry spare batteries and power bank for in the cold, your batteries will die much quicker than they do at home. This holds true for basically every kind of electronics you'll be using from phones to cameras to kindles
- Foreigners seeking to enter the United Republic of Tanzania should be in possession of a valid passport, at least six months prior to expiration. The passport is to be presented to the Immigration Control Officer at any entry point: border station, airport, harbor. The passport must be presented along with one of the following: 1. A valid visa 2. Resident permit
Things To Carry for Mount Kilimanjaro Trek
- Head torch
- Rain cover
- Backpack with waterproof linings
- Fleece jackets and thermals
- Led torch (with extra batteries)
- Mosquito & insect repellent
- Warm clothes