One of the 7 summits and Volcanic 7 summits, climbing Kilimanjaro and staying at the crater is a rare experience With Mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta.
Day 1
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, Cab will be waiting for transfer to Hotel (bed and breakfast place) in Moshi. Early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2
Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame for the first section of the climb through the montane forest to Machame Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Machame camp.
Day 3
Following the steep ridge and across heath and moorland to 'picnic rock' and the Shira plateau, to Shira Campsite at 12500ft/3800m for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Shira camp.
Day 4
Heading towards Kibo, crossing a broad valley and climbing to a ridge crest, crossing scree slopes and a river valley to reach Barranco Campsite 13000ft/3900m. for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Barranco camp.
Day 5
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. 4 hrs walk
Day 6
Cross the floor of the Great Barranco Valley, up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga river - the last water point on this route. A steep climb over rocky slabs to Barafu Campsite at 15500ft/ 4600m. for overnight camp taking 8 to 9 hours. Overnight Barafu camp.
Day 7
An early start for the summit - Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 19340ft/5896m taking 6 to 7 hours. Descend via Barafu Campsite through the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. for overnight camp.- taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Mweka Camp.
Day 8
Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College taking 3 to 4 hours to met and transferred to Hotel/Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9
Breakfast at Hotel/Lodge. End of trekking.
People who are participating only in Safari can arrive on this day. (accommodation, food charges for today are not included).
