KILIMANJARO


5895m/19341ft. The roof of Africa. One of Seven Summits. 

Mount Kilimanjaro (Uhuru Peak) is located in Northern Tanzania and is the tallest free standing mountain in the world. Unlike other mountains, Kilimanjaro does not require any technical skills to summit; however, it is often a battle against the altitude more so than a test of one’s physical endurance. Our route offers five distinct climate zones with unique vegetation and wildlife and scenery. Following the first expedition to Kilimanjaro by Europeans Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller in 1889, the mountain has become a major climbing destination for adventurers worldwide. There are many paths to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro with varying days to the summit. Khangri Experience offers two different routes: the Machame Route and the Lemosho Route. 

Lemosho Route: 9 days from Arusha to Arusha

Distance: 76 Km/ 47.5 Miles

Elevation Gain: 12,340 feet

Length of Trip: 14 days

The Lemosho route offers one of the longest paths to the top of Kilimanjaro, allowing ample time for acclimatization. Typically taking seven days to summit, and give an opportunities spent night at the crater after summiting and check the ash pet in the crater. this route begins on the western side of the mountain and is one of the least traveled paths to the top. Access begins in Moshi or Arusha, requiring a check in at the Lemosho trial head Gate. Beginning in a lush rainforest then weaving through heather and pine trees, climbers reach the Shira Plateau and the gateway to the 300-foot Lava Tower, a picturesque volcanic rock formation and one of the highlights of the route. After traversing Shira Plateau and the Southern Circuit, a nocturnal wake-up call at Kosovo high camp 15,800ft is the precursor to the final, seven-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak.


Machame Route: 7 days from Arusha to Arusha

Distance :64 Km/39 Miles

Elevation gain:16,044ft

Length of trip: 12 days

This route begins on the southern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Machame is a popular route well-known for its incredible scenery. As a result, it is also the route with the most traffic.

Lead Expertise:

Our lead guide Lakpa Rita has summited Kilimanjaro six times, with 3 of those summits in 2022.

Lakpa’s mountaineering background of over 30 plus years makes him very fit for this climb and is well equipped to handle the challenges that arise in any high altitude endeavor. 

Safari:

After the climb, we also provide a four day safari through the game parks of Tanzania.

 

KILIMANJARO

3.0674° S, 37.3556° E

Tanzania, Africa

  • Difficulity Level: Easy

  • Duration: Depends on Route 12 to 14 days

  • Fitness Level: Fit

  • Elevation: 5,895 M / 19,340 FT

ITINERARY

  • At the Machame gate we will meet our local staff, porters and register a permit with the park service. We will begin our hike with our local staff through the beautiful thick forest. Here we can see the Kalabasa monkeys. It will take us about 5 to 6 hours to Machame camp (9,900ft) 10 km/6 miles.

  • We begin by climbing a pretty steep ridge. Soon after we leave, the vegetation will change from forest to heather. We will be hiking for about three hours with a gorgeous view of Mount Meru in the distance and Shira Cathedral on our left. After lunch we will ascend across Shira plateau to Shira camp. It will take about 4-5 hours, 5 km/3 miles.

  • Today we will climb up to Lava tower (14,800 ft), where we will be spending half an hour or so depending on the weather. Then, we will start hiking down to Barranco camp. Along the trail we are going to see the big Senecio tree and Lobelia. About 6 hours of hike, 10km/6 miles.

  • We start climbing up the famous Barranco wall, reaching 14,500 ft, then dropping to Karanga camp. It will be one of the shortest days of our climb. Here, we will enter the alpine desert. It will take about 4 hours, 5km/3miles.

  • From Karanga camp, we will climb to high camp, passing the Barafu camp. On our way to high camp, we will have a great view of Mount Mawenzi, it will take about 4-5 hours. We will have early dinner and get some rest/sleep before an early morning. We will wake up around 12-12:30 am and depart for the summit. Distant 5 km/3 miles

  • We will wake up around 11:30 pm, have a light breakfast and depart for the summit at 12-12:30 am. After 5 to 6 hours of climbing, we will be approaching the top of the crater rim (Stella point). We will be traversing northwest along the rim to Uhuru peak which will take another hour. On the right, we will have a view of the Northern Ice Cap, Furtwangler Glacier, and crater Floor. On the left, we will have a view of the Rebmann Glacier, Dicken and Southern Icefield. After the summit, we descend to High camp for a couple hours of rest, have lunch, and continue our descent to Millenium camp, about 2 to 3 hours. Total of 12-14 hours, 12.6 km 10.5 Miles.

  • We will wake up around 5 am and depart at 7 am, descending through beautiful thick forest to Mweka Gate, about 4-5 hours, 13.5 km/8.4miles. We will have a farewell celebration with the crew, followed by buffet lunch and check out with park service, receive a summit certificate, then continue to Arusha, a 2 hours drive. At Arusha, we will clean up and complete the climb with a celebration dinner.

  • We will separate with the climbers and begin the Safari tour to Tarangire National park, about a 2.5 hours drive and spend the night in a lodge.

  • After breakfast we will travel 2.5 hours to Ngorongoro Crater. We will spend the afternoon in Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most incredible natural wonders. Here we will encounter herds of zebras, antelopes, buffalos, elephants and hippos. Lion prides are very common and you are likely to see cheetahs as well. We will stay overnight in a deluxe safari lodge.

MACHAME ROUTE

  • We will have team breakfast at the hotel along with an orientation and gear check. After lunch, there will be a walking tour of Arusha town.

  • About 3 hours drive to Lemosho trail head, we will meet our local Tanzanian staff. It will take our staff some time to organize all of the gear. During that time we will have lunch and start our hike through the beautiful lush forest. It will be an easy day, about 3 to 4 hours of hike.

    Lemosho trial head elevation 6,750ft.

    Big tree camp elevation 9,200ft.

  • Soon after the hike we will be leaving the forest zone and enter Heather and Moore land, crossing the Shira plateau known as the largest plateau in the world to Shira I camp. It will take about 6 hours. 9 km/5.6 miles.

    Elevation:

    Big tree (Mt Mkubwa) camp 9,200ft

    Shira I camp 11,500ft

  • On this day, we will have a gradual hike from Shira I camp to Moir camp crossing the large Shira plateau.This Route was first discovered by Scott Fisher. We will have a lunch stop at a camp. Here we will be on the northwest side of the mountain. Moir camp is tucked below a giant lava flow that is beneath the Northern ice field of Kilimanjaro. It will be about a 6 hours hike 10 km/6 miles

    Elevation:

    Shira I camp 3,500m/11,500ft

    Moir Camp 4,115m/13,500ft

  • We traverse from Moir camp to Lava Tower camp, where the vegetation changes from moorland to alpine desert zone. This day will be a short day of about 3 hours of hike to Lava Tower Camp. We will have lunch and go another hour of hiking above the lava tower trying to gain at least 800-1,000 ft elevation toward Western Breach.

    Elevation:

    Moir camp 13,500ft

    Lava Tower camp 15,090ft

  • We will descend 2,000ft to Barranco camp, then climb up the famous Barranco wall to Karanga Camp I. On our descent, we will cross a few water streams and a couple of waterfalls. This will be one of the longer days of our hike. It will take about 6 to 7 hours, 11km/7miles.

    Elevation:

    Lava tower camp: 4,600m/15,090ft

    Karanga camp: 4,053m/13,300ft

  • From Karanga camp we hike up to Kosovo camp (15,800ft.). It will take about 4 to 5 hours, where we will enter the alpine desert zone. On our right to the south, we will have a great view of Mawenzi peak. This will be our second night above 15,000 ft. It will help us acclimatize and we will be spending the night in the crater. We will have an early dinner and prepare for an early morning departure.

    Elevation:

    Karanga Camp 4,055m/13,300ft

    Kosovo Camp4,760m/15,800ft

  • We will be waking up around 5 am and start departing at 6:30am. After 6 hours of ascending, we will approach the crater rim (Stella point). Then we will be traversing northwest along the crater rim to Uhuru peak (19,344ft), approximately an hour of hiking. After summiting, we will descend to Crater camp and spend the night. There might be an option to visit the Northern ice cap and Ash Pit. From summit to Crater camp, it will take about half an hour to 40 minutes.

    Elevation:

    Kosovo camp: 4,815m/15,800ft

    Uhuru peak 5,896m/19,344ft

    crater camp 5,600m/18,700ft

  • After breakfast we descend all the way to Mweka camp for about 6-7 hours. 14.2km/9miles.

    Elevation:

    Crater camp 5,600m/18,700ft

    Mweka camp 10,000ft.

  • We will wake up around 5 am and depart at 7 am descending through beautiful thick forest to Mweka Gate (5,580ft). Here, we will have a farewell celebration with the crew followed by buffet lunch and then check-out with park service to begin our drive to Arusha which will take 2 hours. Once at Arusha, we can clean up and complete the trek with a celebration dinner.

  • We will separate with the climbers and begin the Safari tour to Tarangire National park, about a 2.5 hours drive and spend the night in a lodge.

  • After breakfast we drive 2.5 hours to Ngorongoro Crater. We will spend the afternoon in Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most incredible natural wonders. Here we will encounter herds of zebra, antelope, buffalo, elephant and hippo. Lion prides are very common and you are likely to see cheetahs as well. We will stay overnight in a deluxe safari lodge.

LEMOSHO ROUTE

PRICING & SCHEDULING

  • LEMOSHO: 9 Days

    Date: TBD

    Climb only Cost: US$ $6,200.00

    Climb and Safari cost: US$8,500.00

    MACHAME: 7 Days

    Trip Date : Jan 16, 2024 - Jan 30, 2024

    August 13, 2024-August 27, 2024

    Climb only Cost: US$5,000.00

    Climb and Safari Cost: US$ 7,300.00

    Deposit:

    • Lemosho: A non-refundable deposit of US$1,000 is payable to secure a place on the trek.

    • Machamo: A non-refundable deposit of US$1,000 is payable to secure a place on the trek.

    Balance:

    • Lemosho: The remaining balance of the selected trip is due before in October 29th 2023.

    • Machamo (Trip I): The remaining balance of the selected trip is due before in April 9th, 2023.

    • Machamo (Trip II): The remaining balance of the selected trip is due before in September 17, 2023.

    • Remaining balance that are not received with the 121 day deadline, risk forfeiture of their place and registration fee on the trek.

    All payments are due 121 days before the departure

  • Gokyo and Renjo Pass Trek Refund Policy:

    • Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable. This is highly due to costs that we must bear for our clients before their arrival in Nepal.

    • Full refunds, less the registration fee ($500), will be provided for cancellations made 90 days before the expedition date.

    • Our refund policy also protects other trekkers that have dedicated their time and capital to the trek.

    Trip Cancellation Insurance:

    • We highly advise our clients to take out trip cancellation insurance. This helps you against any cancellation due to personal or medical reasons.

    • This may be the only way to receive your non-refundable deposits.

    • Airport pick up and drop off during arrival and departure

    • Welcome dinner and fear well dinner at the end of climb

    • Accommodations at the hotel for two nights before and one nights after the trek

    • All group camp supplies, such as tents, stoves, etc.

    • All meals while trekking

    • All lodging while trekking

    • Permits and Park entrance fees

    • guide and porters

    • all of the ground transportation

    • Wire transfer fee (if applicable)

    • Tanzania vissa

    • International round-trip air fare USA-Nepal

    • Excess baggage charges and airport taxes

    • Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks

    • Personal gear (see gear list)

    • Personal items

    • Trip cancelation insurance or the required medical evacuation insurance

    • All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evacuation fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc.)

    • tips for guide and local staffs Recommended $350. per climbers to local staffs /porter and $300.00 per climber to your Guide.

    • Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Khangri Experience, LLC

GEAR-LIST

  • Each items listed below is required, unless marked as optional