Kilimanjaro at Sunrise.
Cheetahs and Chagga in Tanzania
July 30 - August 6, 2008
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
“…..Compie turned his head and grinned and pointed and there, ahead, all he could see, as wide as all the world, great, high, and unbelievably white in the sun, was the square top of Kilimanjaro. And then he knew that there was where he was going.”
~From The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway
Overview
Now you can envision those same snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro as they await you on your horizon. You’ll take on Kili via the Machame Route, which has also been nicknamed the Whiskey Route. With some of the most stunning views on the mountain, Machame takes you through five ecological zones, from rainforest on the lower slopes to the heath and moorlands to alpine desert and finally to the icy peaks themselves. You will be led throughout this amazing journey along with expert local drivers and guides, rangers, cooks and porters, artisans, and village elders along the way. Besides being Africa’s tallest mountain, Kilimanjaro is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. It formed 750,000 to 360,000 years ago from the lava of its now inactive volcanoes. Today it stands among the Serengeti and Zanzibar as one of Tanzania’s great destinations known all over the world. Almost half of the travelers who attempt Kilimanjaro never make it to Uhuru Peak at 19,340 feet even though the climb is not technical and rarely exceeds an arduous hike. Many times the ones who fall short are those who underestimate the climb and are unprepared for the thin air at high altitudes.
The days you have spent with the Chagga have helped your body acclimatize. Many past Another Land climbers have compared their time with this tribe to a right of passage to the mountain. Now you are ready to take on the slopes of Kilimanjaro yourself.
Itinerary
July 30 - Machame Route
After saying farewell to your new friends in the village and your fellow travelers, transfer to the Mountain Inn to prepare for your climb. Overnight Mountain Inn. Breakfast Included.
July 31 - Machame Route
Transfer from your hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame. Commence trek. All meals. Overnight at Machame campsite in forest (10,000ft/3000m)
Aug 1 - Climb to Shira Hut
From here you pass through forest and then across the grassy moorland of the Shira Plateau to reach Shira Hut (12,500ft/3800m). All meals. Camp overnight.
Aug 2 - Climb to Barranco Hut
You turn eastwards and continue ascending through the dry landscape before droping again to reach Barranco Hut (13,000ft/3900m). All meals. Camp overnight
Aug 3 - Climb across the Karanga Valley
The path climbs steeply out of the Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley, then turns north to reach Barafu Hut (15,500ft/4600m). All meals. Camp overnight
Aug 4 - Making it to Uhuru Peak!
This is a long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time for sunrise. Then to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft/5896m), the highest point in Africa. Afterward descend to Mweka hut. All meals. Stay overnight.
Aug 5 - the Descent
Descend to the Mweka gate, from where you are transferred back to the Mountain Inn. Dinner and overnight stay included.
Aug 6 - Farewell to Africa
The day is spent at leisure, shopping, resting from the climb and preparing for your journey home. After a farewell dinner, you will be transferred to the airport for your evening flights back to the US. Breakfast, Dinner.
Accommodations
Mountain Inn
This charming inn has 35 rooms (singles, doubles and triples) all with en-suite toilets and showers providing a comfortable base from which to prepare for and recover from the climb. There is a dining room serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with both set and a la carte menus. Weather permitting, meals may be enjoyed on the wide verandahs overlooking the lush gardens. The intimate, fully stocked bar is a popular place for meeting fellow trekkers, as are the many tables in the gardens, on the lawns or under shade trees. A sauna and swimming pool have recently been added to the property and the pool bar proudly offers Indian cuisine in addition to the standard fare.
Prices
| No. of Travelers
| Land Cost |
| 5 to 9
| $1,486 |
| 10 to 14
| $1,421 |
| 15 to 18 |
$1,395 |
| Single Supplement |
$130 |
Prices are per person, in US Dollars, based on double occupancy, the indicated number of travelers and subject to change.
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