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8 Days Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro
Ideal for Individual or group. 

Visiting: Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Local Villages. 

Activities: Mountain trekking, cultural and opportunity to meet local people, On foot, Roof to of Africa -To the Summit 5895m.

Western Breach spacutalar and beautiful route to the summit the footsteps of the " IMAX film " crew during the filming of Mount Kilimanjaro: "To the Roof of Africa" Tanzania offers the best trekking in Africa, The Mount Kilimanjaro 19340ft / 5896m the world largest free standing Mountain known as Roof top of Africa and the only highest point in Africa. Trekking throught Machame / Western breach route is one of the most scenic route on the mountain, our trek begins in the rainforest winding through the giant heather zone into the moorland, and finally into the highland desert. Each night we will overnight in mountain dome tents enjoying the meals prepared by our mountain camp chefs. Your guide will be the local Tanzanian guides the expertise and best knowledge of the mountain, explain fascinating details about the route, Flora and Fauna, and attend to the endless details that make a climb successful and look out for your safety. The treks are generally approximately no longer than eight days in total, and so you can combine trekking holiday with and safari holiday or Zanzibar beach holiday. There is no special equipment or expertise needed to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro - the basic thing is having a slow pace. The routes have been chosen to allow a slow gradual hike. Any physically fit person is able to trek Mount Kilimanjaro. However, please note the following - you are not permitted to trek the mountain if you have any respiratory problems, cold, high / Low Blood pressure, diabetics or any cardiac problem. Mount Kilimanjaro is a big mountain and should not be under estimated.

Day 01: TRANSFER TO TOWN OF ARUSHA.
Pick up from your Hotel Nairobi or from Jomo Kenyatta Int Airport (NBO) and transfer by shuttle bus to Arusha or Pick up from Kilimanjaro Int Airport (JRO) to Arusha and drop of at your Hotel, at City of Arusha, Overnight stay at 3 Star Hotel. Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast.  

Day 02: MACHAME GATE
At 08:00am After breakfast,  meet with your guide for briefing about your trek and there after drive to Machame Gate 1828m the start of your mountain climb.  Begin trekking through the rain forests on a winding trail, to the Machame hut 3000m. Overnight camping at Machame hut. (Approximant estimated 5 -7 hours walking).  

Day 03: SHIRA HUT.
Early today leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing a little valley and walking along a steep rocky ridge covered with heather. The route then turns west onto a river gorge at 3658m,  Overnight camping in mountain tents at  Shira Hut campsite  3840m. (Approximant estimated 5 -7 hours walking).  

Day 04: TO LAVA TOWER HUT.
Our walk today takes about 5-6 hours. We will leave the moorland behind and continue up a rocky path through typical Kilimanjaro mountain vegetation of Senecios, Lobelia and Helichrysum.  From Lava Tower the views up towards Kibo, of the Western Breach, are fantastic. Camping in mountain tents at Lava Tower Hut at 4600m.( Approximant estimated 5 - 6 hours walking).  

Day 05:  BARRANCO WALL.
From the Shira Plateau, After spending the night at near zero degrees celsius continue trekking toward east, we will ascent to Lava tower 4570m called "The shark's tooth". Shortly after the tower you come to a junction leading to the arrow glacier. continue descent slowly to Barranco campsite 3950m, for overnight camping. (Approximant estimated 5 - 7 hours walking) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 

Day 06: BARAFUU HUT.
After spending a night at the Great Barranco wall we will leave early morning and continue walking on a steep ridge passing the Barranco wall, through the *Karanga Valley and the junction which is connected to the Mweka trail. Continue trekking to Barafuu campsite (4600m) for overnight camping. The two peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this point. (Approximant estimated 8 - 9 hours walking) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 

Day 07: UHURU PEAK THE SUMMIT 5895m - MWEKA HUT.
Just after midnight trek to Stella point (5745m) on the way to the Summit, the Uhuru Peak. This part of the climb takes about 7 hours. You have now reached the highest point in Africa 5896m !! From the summit descend to Mweka hut campsite 3100m for overnight camping ( Approximant estimated 6 - 7 hours walking).  

Day 08: MWEKA HUT TO ARUSHA.
The day is spent descending to the Mweka park gates, From Mount Kilimanjaro transfer to Arusha  

WHAT IS INCLUDED: 8 Days Western Breach route – Climb Mount Kilimanjaro, camping  and rescue fees, experienced English speaking guide, porters, 3 meals a day whilst on trek, 1 nights hotel before trekking, on bed & breakfast basis, transfer from base point to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gates and return to Moshi town or city of Arusha.   

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Drinks, Gratitude tips, airport transfer, travel Insurance, local and International air ticket, hire of any clothing / equipment, sleeping bag, personal toiletry requirements and all items of a personal nature.  

"There is no special equipment or expertise needed to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro – Western breach  route - the basic thing is having a slow pace. The routes have been chosen to allow a slow gradual hike. Any physically fit person is able to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – Western breach route. However, please note the following - you are not permitted to trek the mountain if you have any respiratory problems, cold, high / low blood pressure, diabetics or any cardiac problem. Climb Mount Kilimanjaro is a big mountain and should not be under estimated".