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Welcome on arrival at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to the lodge located close to the airport.
Free dinner and overnight stay at the lodge
Depart Arusha in the morning for the Chagga village of Machame, the starting point of this trek, a 4-6 hour walk through a dense, inextricable forest of rubber, giant ferns, begonias and ficus.
Gradually gaining altitude, the vegetation changes. The tropical forest gives way to tall grasses and giant heather.
We set up camp near the Machame Hut huts (3050m).
Walking time: 4 to 6 hours
Leaving the camp, with, if the weather is clear, a marvellous view of Uhuru, the path winds through a savannah of tall grasses, volcanic rocks and lichen-bearded heather….
Then the first giant ragwort trees appear, like sentinels guarding an untouched territory. The steeper path crosses a ghostly landscape of volcanic lava, caves and streams, all the way to the plateau.
After a 5-6 hour walk you will reach Shira camp (3700m).
Walking time: 5 to 6 hours
Breakfast.
Leaving the Shira bivouac, the route heads towards Kibo. The climb is steady until you reach the Lawa Tower pass at 4570m.
The descent to Barranco Camp leads to the edge of a gigantic canyon. The great Barranco, in which ragwort grows in abundance, watered by countless small waterfalls.
After a 6-hour walk and a pass at 4600m, we set up camp at Barranco Hut (3950m).
Walking time: 6 hours.
Breakfast.
You will cross the great wall of the Barranco. It’s not difficult, but the cliff face is impressive.
After a long crossing, all uphill and downhill on the slopes of the Kilimanjaro you arrive at your camp for the night.
Walking time: 3 hours.
We’re continuing with our logic of short stages to help you acclimatise perfectly.
You climb up a large moraine to the Barafu camp (4550m).
Walking time: 3 hours.
Departing around midnight, it can be between -10°C and -15°C.
The path winds up to the foot of the Ratzel and Rebman glaciers, between which the track runs. The slope is steep, the atmosphere unreal amidst these hanging glaciers.
After a 6-hour walk, at first light, you’ll reach the rim of the crater, between Stella and Hans Meyer points.
Another hour of effort on the snow-covered crest of the volcano to reach the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m).
Here, you can build up your strength before starting the descent to Mweka Hut, reached in the afternoon after a 3-4 hour walk.
Walking time: 9 to 10 hours.
Direct descent to the park gates. Allow 6-7 hours to reach Mweka Gate.
Before lunch, you will say goodbye to the porters and cooks. Your guides will take the opportunity to present you with your diplomas if you have reached the summit.
Transfer to Arusha.
After breakfast at the lodge, you will spend a free morning to organise on site.
Lunch not included.
After lunch, departure for Kilimanjaro airport for your international flight or start of your safari or flight for a relaxing extension to Zanzibar!
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a real sporting challenge, not just a simple mountain walk.
Temperatures at the summit can be extreme, particularly at night when it can be between -5°C and -20°C. During the first few days, temperatures are temperate, sometimes hot, and there may be some bad weather. The lack of oxygen due to the effects of altitude requires the body to acclimatise by increasing the level of red blood cells in the blood. Good hydration (3 to 5 litres of water a day) is absolutely essential.
You will therefore need to bring : All your belongings are divided between a rucksack worn during the walk and a 55-litre soft canvas carry bag, given to everyone at the briefing. (Entrusted to the porters).
The bag entrusted to the porters must not exceed 12 kilos per person + a travel bag which will remain at the lodge during the ascent.
For water:
Please note that from the 2nd day onwards, you will be drinking spring water; we strongly advise you to use purification tablets.
*Plastic bottles of mineral water are banned in Kilimanjaro National Park to reduce the amount of waste.
+ A FIRST-AID KIT
– Everything you need for this type of climb (ask your doctor for advice) Painkillers, eye drops, vitamin C, compeed for blisters, mosquito repellent, paracetamol, anti-diarrhoea medication, antibiotics and disinfectant with a compress.
Passport valid for 6 months after the date of return.
For French nationals, a visa is compulsory. It can be obtained on arrival at the airport. You will be asked to pay $50 in cash (USD banknotes dated after 2006). Waiting times at the airport for visas can be long; expect to wait between 2 hours and 2.5 hours. Visas can also be obtained online, but please allow 2 to 3 weeks for processing. The Tanzanian authorities’ official online visa application website: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa
+1h in summer, +2h in winter compared with France.
The yellow fever vaccine was reinstated in early 2008. You should allow more than 14 days before your departure. Don’t forget to take your international vaccination certificate with you, as customs officials may ask for it when you enter Tanzania or Zanzibar.
Vaccinations not compulsory but recommended: against typhoid, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, DTP and in certain cases against meningitis A and C, and against rabies (check with your doctor).
Preventive treatment against malaria is essential. Remember to take mosquito repellent with you.
English and Swahili are the two official languages. There are also many African dialects, reflecting the country’s tribal diversity.
Tanzanian shilling: 1€=2600 TSH (January 2019)
For US dollars, remember to take notes issued after 2006 !!!
Since the recent ban on bureaux de change in Tanzania, you can only withdraw Tanzanian shillings from ATMs in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. However, the euro and, more particularly, the US dollar are widely used and may suffice to pay for all your purchases in Tanzania (USD notes dating from after 2006). But be sure to carry small denominations;
If you wish to pay for certain purchases by credit card, you should be aware that additional credit card payment charges will be applied (approximately 4 to 6%).
The current is 230V. The plug is English; an adaptor is recommended.
Apart from the Kilimanjaro ascent, which requires special equipment, the weather is relatively warm all year round. You should, however, bring a jumper and windbreaker for nights spent near the crater or in a bivouac, as well as for stays in July and August, which can be cooler months. It is advisable to wear light trousers in the parks to ensure peaceful cohabitation with certain insects.
You’ll also need light walking shoes, a hat, sun cream, a torch, binoculars and batteries for your camera. Cameras with zoom lenses can be hired.
Please note that for domestic flights, only soft baggage, strictly limited to 15kg, is allowed (including hand baggage)!
It is common practice to tip people who accompany or assist you on your journey. To take your bag to your room, the porter will expect a small tip of TSH 500 (around €30), and the driver guide will expect $20 per day on safari.
Tanzanian Consulate and Embassy in the United Kingdom:
Tanzania High Commission,
3 Stratford Place W1C 1AS, London,
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: +44 207 569 1470 / +44 207 491 3710
Email: london@nje.go.tz
https://www.uk.tzembassy.go.tz/
Embassy of the United Kingdom in Tanzania in Dar es Salaam :
British High Commission in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania Umoja House Garden Avenue
PO Box 9200 Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Phone : (+255) (22) 229 0000
Visit to the village of Mto Wa Mbu
Painting workshop
Lodge with swimming pool
Free days in Zanzibar
Village visit
Following the Great Migration
Meeting local people
Visit to Arusha National Park
Crossing the Ngare Nanyuki River between buffalo and giraffe
Walk to Maundi Crater
This day in Horombo
Visit to the village of Mto Wa Mbu
Painting workshop
Lodge with swimming pool
Free days in Zanzibar
Village visit
Following the Great Migration
Meeting local people
Visit to Arusha National Park
Crossing the Ngare Nanyuki River between buffalo and giraffe
Walk to Maundi Crater
This day in Horombo
Super voyage organisé par Hors Pistes.
La safari était extraordinaire : nous avons vu tous les animaux de la savane. notre guide était impressionnant.
C'était notre voyage de noce et... read more
Francesca nous avait mitonné avec amour un superbe voyage en Tanzanie : 1 semaine de safari dans les parcs du Nord puis 1 semaine de farniente à zanzibar.
Nous avons... read more
Vanessa C
Organisation exceptionnelle dans des lodges fabuleux .
John notre guide était très pro .
Nous sommes rentrés avec de beaux paysages et animaux plein les yeux
christele c
