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Kilimanjaro

Towering at 5985m (19,341ft) above sea level, Kilimanjaro is a scenic show piece of Tanzania. Kilimanjaro is the highest land mark in Africa, the highest free-standing mountain in the world, as well as one of the highest dormant volcanoes.

Rising out of the Equator, and only 290km (290mi) from the tropical coast, Kili's permanent snows defies its tropical location, a mystery that for over 2000 years has baffled scientists and the world. With the world warming, It remains to be seen if the snows of Kilimanjaro remain forever.

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Itinerary

DAY 1
Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame for the first section of the climb through the montane forest to Machame Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Machame camp

DAY 2
Following the steep ridge and across heath and moorland to ‘picnic rock' and the Shira plateau, to Shira Campsite at 12500ft/3800m for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Shira camp

DAY 3
Heading towards Kibo, crossing a broad valley and climbing to a ridge crest, crossing scree slopes and a river valley to reach Barranco Campsite 13000ft/3900m. for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Barranco camp

DAY 4
Cross the floor of the Great Barranco Valley, up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga river. Karranga Campsite 13000ft/3900m. for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Karranga Camp

DAY 5
Karanga river - the last water point on this route. A steep climb over rocky slabs to Barafu Campsite at 15500ft/ 4600m. for overnight camp taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Barafu camp

DAY 6
An early start for the summit - Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 19340ft/5896m taking 6 to 7 hours. Descend via Barafu Campsite through the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. for overnight camp.- taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Mweka Camp

DAY 7
Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College taking 3 to 4 hours to met and transferred to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay.