7 Day Kilimanjaro Mountain Climbing Trip

On Day 1 of your 7-day Mountain Kilimanjaro climbing adventure, you will begin your journey to the 'top of Africa'. Your guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at your Arusha hotel in the morning to meet you. After a briefing, you will be driven for approximately 2 ½ hours to the northern gate of Kilimanjaro National Park, Nalemuru Gate (2,020 m). Here, the head guide will obtain the necessary permissions and complete the search and rescue registration. This moderate climb through the coniferous forest of Kilimanjaro's northern slope to Simba Camp will take you up to 2,625 m. Remember not to rush and keep a relaxed pace. By the time you arrive at camp, our skilled mountain crew will have set your tents and begun supper preparations. For your first day at this altitude, avoid alcohol and caffeine and consume at least 4 litres of bottled water daily, in tiny doses. You may have discomfort throughout the night as a result of high-altitude acclimatization: your body receives less oxygen than during the day due to a drop in your waking breathing pattern. Taking altitude into account, you may begin to feel unwell and have a headache. Pay attention to your own body and notify your guide if you get any symptoms of altitude sickness.

• Accommodation: - Simba Camp Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
• Altitude gains of 605m and hiking distance of 8km.
• Hiking duration is 3-4 hours.

The difficulty is low, and the habitat is rainforest.

On the second day of your 7-day Kilimanjaro Mountain climbing trip on Tanzania safari vacation, have an early breakfast at Simba Camp (2,625m). After breakfast, begin a steady hike to your second high-altitude camp, Second Cave Camp (3,480m). This trek is relatively straightforward and will take around 3 hours to complete, so you'll have plenty of time to rest and enjoy the surroundings when you arrive at the camp. After lunch, take some time to relax before beginning a 100-meter acclimatization hike to Kikilewa Camp (3,630m). You then descend to Second Cave Camp for some leisure, food, and sleep. Please take note: One of the most effective strategies to acclimate to higher altitudes is to "hike high and sleep low," which comprises going to a point above your camp and then returning to camp to rest. Acclimatization improves your chances of successfully climbing Kilimanjaro and protects you from altitude sickness.

• Accommodation: Second Cave Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Altitude: Climb 955m and descend 100m
• Hiking Distance: 6.5 kilometers.
• Hiking Time: 3 to 5 hours
• Level of difficulty: Medium
• Habitat: moorland.

The third day of your seven-day Kilimanjaro Mountain climbing trek safari Tanzania tour will begin with breakfast at the Second Cave Camp. Following that, you will continue climbing to Kikilewa Camp (3,630 m), which offers spectacular views of the Eastern ice fields on the rim of Kibo, the youngest and highest of the three volcanoes that comprise the entire mountain. This will be a relief day, so take some time to nap after lunch before continuing to Mawenzi Tarn Camp. After dinner, the guide will assess each person's health and provide instructions for the following day's trekking expedition.

• Accommodation: Kikilewa Camp Meal plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Altitude: Climb 150.
• Hiking distance: 5km, duration: 3-4 hours.
• Level of difficulty: Medium
• Habitat: moorland.

On day 4 of the 7-day Kilimanjaro Mountain climbing trek safari Tanzania vacation, you will get up early and eat breakfast. After breakfast, you will begin hiking to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,310m), which is stunningly located in a cirque beneath the towering cliffs of Mount Mawenzi Volcano, Kilimanjaro's second summit. When you get to the camp, you will have lunch and a 2-hour rest before embarking on an acclimatization climb to Mawenzi Volcano, which will involve a 200-meter elevation rise. Then, climb back down to Mawenzi Tarn Camp for dinner and overnight.

• Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp meal plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Altitude: climb 680m and descend 200m
• Hiking Distance: 8 kilometers.
• Hiking Duration: 5-7 hours.
• Level of difficulty: Medium
• Habitat: moorland.

On day five of your 7-day Kilimanjaro Mountain climbing trip in Tanzania, leave the picturesque campsite and cross the lunar desert of the 'Saddle' between Mawenzi and Kibo to arrive at Kibo campground (4,700m) at the bottom of the Kibo Crater wall by early afternoon. The actual trip is not difficult; just remember to keep a reasonable pace to maintain your strength for the climb to Kilimanjaro's peak. When you get at the camp, we urge that you sleep well, avoid intense exercise, and drink enough of water, because you will be ascending Uhuru Peak (5,895m) that night.

• Accommodation: Kibo Camp. Meal plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Altitude: Climb 390 meters.
• Hiking Distance: 9 kilometers.
• Hiking Duration: 5-6 hours.
• Level of difficulty: Medium
• Habitat: Alpine desert.

Attempt and Descent. To Horombo Hut (3,720 meters) On day six of the 7-day Mountain Kilimanjaro climbing trip safari in Tanzania, you begin your final and by far the steepest and most strenuous section of the climb by torchlight about midnight. It will be exceedingly cold as you trek slowly in the dark on a switchback track across loose volcanic scree to the Crater rim at Gillman's Point (5,685 m). You will take a short break there to witness the beautiful sunrise above Mawenzi. Those still feeling strong can complete the three-hour round trip over the snow-covered rim to the genuine top of Uhuru Peak (5,895m), passing close to the stunning glaciers and Ice cliffs still constitute the majority of the top area. The descent to Kibo Hut (4,700m) is surprisingly swift, and after some refreshments and relaxation, we continue down to our final camping at Horombo (3,720m). This is a very long and difficult day.

• Accommodation: Horombo Hut
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Altitude: Climb 1195m and descend 2175m
• Hiking Distance: 21 kilometers.
• Hiking Duration: 12-14 hours.
• difficulty: high
• habitat: Arctic

On day seven of the 7-day Kilimanjaro climbing expedition, you begin a prolonged descent with panoramic views of the moorland. Trek into the magnificent forest surrounding Mandara (2,700m), the first halt on the Marangu trail. Continue through semi-tropical vegetation until the national park gate at Marangu (1,860 metres). After you descend, the entire group will assemble to congratulate you, followed by an opportunity for you to leave your thoughts on the Kilimanjaro climb in the guestbook. Finally, you will receive a commemorative certificate. Then it's back aboard your transfer vehicle for a lovely overnight stay at your preferred Arusha hotel, complete with a nice soft bed and warm showers. Please keep in mind that you may simply add a cheap Tanzania wildlife safari and/or a Zanzibar Beach Holiday to your 8-day Kilimanjaro Hike booking. Extensions to Uganda or Rwanda for gorilla trekking, as well as safaris to Kenyan parks, are easily arranged. Do not hesitate to contact us for additional information. End of safari SAFARI INCLUSIONS:

• Tented accommodations on Kilimanjaro include modern, comfortable four-season tents.
• All Kilimanjaro National Park fees.
• All meals were consumed during the hike.
• 4X4 Safari Car Transfers
• On the hike, we drank coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water.
• Sleeping mats are 4 inches thick and very comfortable.
• All group supplies: eating tent, table, chairs, crockery, and cutlery.
• Oxygen cylinders and oximeters.
• GPS tracking service.
• Complete medical kits, including Diamox.
• Kilimanjaro National Park licenses professional guides.
• Dedicated support staff, including assistant guides, camp masters, porters, and cooks.
• Taxes include 18% VAT, 1% TDL, and 0.3% service levy.

SAFARI EXCLUSIONS

• General suggestions for the driving guide, site guides, and service personnel,
• Visa Fee
• Optional Activity Fees
• International flights
• Airport transfers can be arranged upon request.
• Accommodation in Arusha can be supplied upon request.
• Personal Gear Rentals
• Lunch and dinner at the hotel, before and after the climb.
• If necessary, portable toilets can be provided.
• Mountaineering insurance. You'll need special insurance to climb Kilimanjaro, which covers high-altitude trekking up to 6000 meters.

End of safari Tour Includes;

• Accommodation
• All meals
• Transport in 4×4
• Guides & Park fees

Excludes

• International flight ticket
• Tourist Insurance
• Beverages
• Tips