DETAILED ITINERARY
ARRIVAL:
Airport collection and drive to overnight in L'Oasis Lodge in Arusha. (Dinner included)
DAY 1:
Circa 4-5 hours hiking
After breakfast 08:30 you drive to the start of the Machame route we drive to Machame road head (70 kms) and start hiking to 3,100m we now leave the park gate and walk through the Rain Forest on a winding trail to the first uniport hut which is located at an altitude of (3048 mtrs) we continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Hut, where we spend the night at our first campsite. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 2:
Circa 4-5 hours hiking
leaving the "glades of rain forest" we now follow the steep ridge, which veers west, and after 3-4 hours gradually ascend the Shira Plateau and our campsite at an altitude of 3,840 mtrs. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 3:
Shira Plateau extra acclimatisation day, can also be taken at Karanga Valley. Short walks to places of interest can be taken. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 4:
Circa 6 hours hiking
From Shira we walk east on the plateau, following the trail leading to the Lava Tower (Sharks Tooth). Shortly before the tower we branch off onto the path to the Umbwe Ridge and Barranco Hut which is situated at 3900m. Our campsite is a further 30 minutes walk beyond the hut beside a glacial stream. From here there are superb views of the Southern Ice Cliffs and the Breach Wall. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 5:
Circa 8 hours hiking
today we scramble to the top of the Great Barranco and traverse over scree and ridges beneath the ice falls of the heim kersten and decken glaciers. After a steep pull out of the Karanga Valley we ascend the ridge leading to the Barafu Huts at 4600m. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 6:
Circa 11 hours hiking
After an early start, we ascend directly to the rim of Kibo between the Rebmann and Retzel glaciers. From here it is about a 45 minute walk to Uhuru Peak 5, 895 mtrs - the roof of Africa, with fine views of Mt. Meru to the west and the Jagged Peak of Mawenzi to the east. We then descend to Barafu Hut and our overnight camp. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 7:
We descend to Mweka Gate, passing Karanga Hut through the forest. On arrival at the gate you will receive your Certificate of Accomplishment and be taken by our vehicle back to your lodge for a much needed hot shower and rest. Overnight Arusha L'Oasis Lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 8:
Departure Day: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for those returning home. For those taking one of our Zanzibar or Mount Kilimanjaro / Mount Meru extensions, collection/transfer as described in tour description. (Breakfast included)
INCLUDES:
Airport Transfers - Arrival & Departure
Park fees
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Ranger fees
4X4 transport
Experienced English Speaking Driver - Guide
Full Board Accommodations (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Flying Doctors Service
Bottled Water
NB:
"The price of this Package does not include Tips / Gratuities for the poters guides, as in the rest of the world tips are given only when the Clients are satisfied with service they have been given. It is customary however to tip ones guides and porters, guidelines will be given."
EXCLUDES:
Travel insurance if needed
Local & International flights
Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
Expenses of a personal nature
Airport Taxes
Gratuities for safari guide and safari chef (please tip separately)
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