Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb

Situated south of the equator in Tanzania - at 19,340ft (5895m) Mt. Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain and is the highest 'free standing' mountain in the world. Huge permanent glaciers flow down from the summit. Spectacular views and beautiful ice formations are the reward for the successful trekker, as well as the satisfaction of conquering this mighty peak.

Our ground operator in Tanzania belongs to IMEC – International Mountain Explorers Connection- and has sent well over 6800 people up Mt Kilimanjaro since 1993. Good guiding gets you to the top and our guides are excellent. Some of our guides have reach the summit over 400 times. Our guides motivate you and look after your every need – ensuring everyone gets safely to the top.

The Keys hotel, your base hotel, is located in Moshi about 3kms from the centre of town. It has a swimming pool, indoor bar and restaurant. The rooms are clean and comfortable with ensuite showers.

On the camping routes we supply good South African Camping equipment (tens, sleeping mats, mess tent, Camp stools, tables etc) that is regularly checked and re-supplied every season.

Itinerary Option 1:

Mount Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route
5 or 6 day hike plus 2 nights at base hotel

It takes about five days to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro along the Marangu route and involves walking about eighty kilometres. Accommodation is in huts during the hike, plus two nights at the base hotel.

Itinerary: - Moshi to Moshi

Day 1:
Arrive Moshi, Keys hotel. Climb briefing

Day 2:
Transfer to park gate. Hike to Mandara Hut. (2700m)

Day 3:
From Mandara to Horombo Hut. (Approx 5 hours). (3700m)

Day 4:
From Horombo to Kibo Hut. (Approx 6-7 hours). (4700m)
(Option of extra night on mountain)

Day 5:
From Kibo to Gillmans Point (5690m) and on to Uhuru, summit. Return to Horombo. (Total hiking time approx 12-15 hours). (5896m)

Day 6:
From Horombo to base. Met and transfer to hotel. Overnight.

Day 7:
Depart

Cost Per Person - Marangu Route:	7 Day package (5 day hike)
Two person+	from $1,600
Single Room Supplement	from $55
Solo Climber	from $1,785
	8 Day package (6 day hike)
Two person+	from $1,850
Single Room Supplement	from $55
One person Solo Climber	from $2,030

All prices in Australian Dollars

Price Includes: Aaccommodation at base hotel, dinner bed & continental breakfast, transfers to park gate/return, accommodation in mountain huts, porters & guides, all food on mountain, park fees & hut fees, mountain rescue fees.

Price Excludes: travel insurance, tips (budget approx USD80-100 per person), drinks and items of a personal nature, personal equipment.

2011 Departure Dates: When you book, kindly advise if your guests would like a PRIVATE or GROUP departure. Should it be the latter, we will endeavour to put them with other guests on the climb itself. Generally, Saturday arrival (Sunday climb) is the most popular days of the week as such we can more readily put your guests with others over the weekends.

Itinerary Option 2:

Mount Kilimanjaro – Machame Route
6 day hike plus 2 nights at base hotel

This route offers some of the best scenery - ascending from the western side of Kilimanjaro, and descending down the south face. All tents and camping equipment are portered for you, with meals being prepared by cooks.

Itinerary: - Moshi to Moshi

Day 1:
Arrive Moshi, Keys hotel. Climb briefing.

Day 2:
Transfer to park gate. Hike to Machame camp. (Approx 5 hours) - Camping 3000m

Day 3:
From Machame to Shira Plateau. (Approx 5-6 hours) - Camping 3800m

Day 4:
From Shira Plateau to Barranco Wall. (Approx 7-8 hours) - Camping 3900m

Day 5:
From Barranco via Karanga Valley to Barafu camp. (Approx 8-9 hours) - 4600m

Day 6:
From Barafu via Stella Point, summit to Uhuru, back to Mweka camp (approx 6 hours + 8 hours) - 3600m

Day 7:
From Mweka to park gate. Transfer to hotel, Moshi.

Day 8:
Depart.

Cost Per Person - Machame Route:	8 Day package (6 day hike)
Two person+	from $2,170
Single Room Supplement	from $95
Solo Climber	from $2,350
Additional night on mountain	from $305

All prices in Australian Dollars

Price Includes: Accommodation at base hotel dinner bed & continental breakfast, transfers to park gate/return, Tents and camping equipment, porters & guides, all food on mountain, park fees, mountain rescue fees.

Price Excludes: Travel insurance, tips (budget approx USD80-100 per person), drinks and items of a personal nature, personal equipment.

NOTE: WE CAN ALSO BOOK UMBWE ROUTE , RONGAI ROUTE, LEMOSHO ROUTE & LONDOROSSI ROUTE from $2,200 per person – details on application.

In 2011 we have scheduled “Ladies only” climbs – Machame Route – 05 February, 06 August and 01 October 2011 and scheduled “Singles only” climbs – Machame Route – 09 July.

We can book your Kilimanjaro Marathon & Half Marathon and Kili(man) adventure challenge – all details on application – Next race is on 26 June 2011.

* Mount Kenya Climb – details and prices on request.

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