Kilimanjaro Climb – Via Western Beach (Whisky Route) – 9 Days

After breakfast depart to Machame Gate for required registration procedures and start trek through rainforest to your campsite.

• Elevation; 1800 m to 3000 m
• Distance; 10 km
• Hiking Time; 6 hours
• Habitat; Forest

Overnight at the camp. Campsite: Machame Gate Campsite Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast ascend through rainforest glades and heather plants crossing valleys and rocky ridges to the western side. View Mt. Meru, Shira Plateau, Kibo Peak and the spectacular African sunset.

• Elevation ; 3000 m to 3850 m
• Distance; 7 km
• Hiking Time; 5 hours
• Habitat; Moorland

Overnight at the Camp

Campsite: Shira Campsite

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Acclimatization day. After breakfast, climb the steep east to Lava Tower Rock (4,600 M), lunch on the way and descend to Barranco.

• Elevation; 3850 m to 4600 m to 3900 m
• Distance; 9 km
• Hiking Time; 8 - 9 hours
• Habitat; Moorland and Alpine desert

Overnight at the Camp

Campsite: Barranco Campsite

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A short day of trekking, up the Barranco Wall to 42,000 for acclimatization up and down ridges and valleys. Short break after lunch and acclimatization trek up the Scree Slopes towards the Southern Ice Field.

• Elevation; 3900 m to 4000 m
• Distance; 5 km
• Hiking Time; 4 to 5 hours
• Habitat; Moorland

Overnight at the Camp.

Campsite: Karanga Campsite

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, trek via the steep Barafu Ridge at a slow pace. Across windy cold Alpine Desert. Brief reminder on how to dress appropriately and lunch break. Early dinner and rest until between 12 am & 3 am (Guide will advise accordingly).

• Elevation;4000 m to 4720 m
• Distance; 4 km
• Hiking time; 3 hours
• Habitat; Alpine desert

Overnight at the Camp.

Campsite: Barafu Campsite

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Light breakfast after midnight as you prepare for the final push to reach summit before (or immediately after) dawn. Depart back to Steep Scree up to Stella Point on the crater rim (5,742 M). after about 2 hours reach main summit – Uhuru Peak.

• Elevation; 4620 m to 5895 m to 3100 m
• Distance; 15 km
• Hiking Time; 13 hours
• Habitat; Desert and Ice

Later descend back to Barafu Campsite for lunch and collection of your gear left behind. Continue descent through Moorland and Heath Zone to your campsite Overnight at the Campsite.

Campsite: Mweka Huts Campsite

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, certification and descend for 3-4 hours through Montane Forest to Mweka Gate for your vehicle transfer to Arusha. Arrive in time for a sumptuous Tanzania-themed lunch. Rest of the day is spent at leisure. Overnight at your hotel.

Hotel: Kibo Palace Hotel

Meals(s) Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will be picked from your hotel to Airport for your onward flight.

End of your Tanzania Safari.