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

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9 days 8 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

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Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with our Kilimanjaro Climb via the Western Beach, famously known as the Whisky Route. This exhilarating journey takes you through some of Tanzania’s most breathtaking landscapes, including Arusha, Machame, Shira Climb, Barranco Climb, Karanga Climb, Barafu Climb, and finally, the iconic Uhuru Peak.

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN ARUSHA – TANZANIA (45 Min)

Upon your arrival in Arusha, our Mountain Guide will greet you and provide a comprehensive briefing. Afterward, you'll be transferred to your city hotel for check-in. Here, you'll receive a full briefing about your upcoming mountain trek and have the opportunity to re-check your gear. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and unwind at leisure. Overnight accommodation will be provided at the hotel.

Hotel: Kibo Palace Hotel

DAY 2: MACHAME

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

DAY 3: SHIRA CLIMB

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

DAY 4: BARRANCO CLIMB

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

DAY 5: KARANGA CLIMB

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

DAY 6: BARAFU CLIMB

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

DAY 7: UHURU PEAK CLIMB – MWEKA

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

DAY 8: ARUSHA

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

DAY 9: DEPART

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

End of your Tanzania Safari.

TOUR INCLUDES

  • · Arrival transfer in Arusha
  • · Meet on arrival at airport by our tour Rep.
  • · 2-night stay in Arusha on Bed-Breakfast
  • · Full Board Accommodation in Kilimanjaro
  • · Park Entry Fees
  • · Services of professional Guide-Mountain.
  • · Services of Mountain Chef
  • · Services of Mountain Porters
  • · Last Day Lunch

TOUR EXCLUDES

  • · All personal expenses – laundry, telephones, soft & alcoholic drinks, tips to Camp Staff, and gratuity to Guide/Mountain
  • · Mountain Climbing Equipment
  • · Any items not expressly specified in the itinerary.
  • · Any optional services listed as optional in the safari program.
  • · For Tanzania visa, please use the link below; https://visa.immigration.go.tz/start

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