Courtesy IntoAfrica Eco-travel (Tanzanian)
Sample Mount Kilimanjaro treks package
by IntoAfrica Eco-Safaris (Tanzanian)

Kilimanjaro - Rongai Route - 7 days

The Rongai route has only recently been re-opened with access from the Kenyan side. Since initially being furnished with campsites and huts by a local chief local community involvement. Our access from the Kenyan side begins in the natural forest at Oloitokitok where we have a base for our guides and porters. Climbing for between 4 and 6 hours each day we ascend through virgin rain forest to the African Alpine zone with its surreal flora and fauna.An extra day at School Hut Camp (4,750m) ensures good acclimatisation before summiting via Gillman’s Point. Descent via Mweka, or overnight in Arusha.

Day 1:Nairobi to Loitoktok Tented camp. 230km. 4-5 Hrs Day 2 Loitokitokto the “1st Caves” (2,800m) on the Tanzanian side. 12km hike over 4-5 hours Day 3 1st caves to “3rd Caves” at 3,900m.Takes 5-6 hours. Day 4 Another 5-6 hour trek up to School Hut Camp at 4,750m. Day 5 Acclimatisation and rest day Day 6 Final ascent to Gillman’s point(5,685m), watch the sunrise then push for the summit, Uhuru Peak at 5,896m. Day 7 A 4-5 hours hike to the Park Gate. Day 8 Vehicle transfer to Moshi, Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.

Mountaun Trekkers at Uhuru Peak - The roof of Africa

Cost:
US $ 840 per person for group of 9-12
US $ 890 per person for group of 5-8
US $ 935 per person for group of 3-4
US $ 1,220 per person for group 2
US $ 1,285 for single person departure
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7 days Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Also called the “Whiskey Route”

Day 1 From Arusha or Moshi drive to the Machame Park gate.Ascent of 1,200m taking 5-6 hours. Day 2 Hike to camp by the Shira Cave (3,840m) Ascent 840m taking 4-5 hours . Day 3 Shira to Barranco Valley at 3,950m. 5-7 hours walking with 110m total ascent. Day 4 Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley. 3-4 hours Day 5 Hike up 150m to Barafu Hut at 4,750m. Takes about 4 hours. Day 6 1am start to reach Stella Point;another 40 mins and you’re at the highest point on the continent and later descend and 5-6 hrs to get to Shira caves. Day 7: 5-6 hour to Kidia Gate to meet the vehicle. Return to Moshi or Arusha

The fabulous flowers of Kilimanajaro

Cost
US $ 860 per person for group of 9-12
US $ 925 per person for group of 5-8
US $ 1,030 per person for group of 3-4
US $ 1,285 per person for group 2
US $ 1,410 for single person departure

For more details on the above itineraries email: info@intoafrica.co.ke