Mt Meru & Kilimanjaro

Climbing the highest mountain on Africa and one of the 7 summits is an experience of a lifetime. This trek is a great peak for beginners going to altitude. Our journey brings you to the less known Mt Meru for acclimitisation and then onto the quieter but one of the more difficult routes, Umbwe route on Kilimanjaro. Travel through forest, desert, alpine and glacial while you ascend to the roof of Africa. Enjoy the wild animals with the many safari options or why not relax by the beach down in Zanzibar for trip extensions.

Kilimanjaro Location Map

Mt Meru Route Itinerary

Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route

Day 1
Arrival to Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to hotel (1,400 m / 4,600 ft)

Day 2

Arusha to Mornella Gate – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m / 8,202 ft) 5-7 hours

Day 3

Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut (3,500 m / / 11,482 ft) 3-5 hours

Day 4
Saddle Hut – Summit of Meru (4,565 m / 14,977 ft) – Arusha 6-8 hours

Day 5

Umbwe Gate – Umbwe Cave Camp (2,900 m / 9,514 ft) 5-6 hours

Day 6

Umbwe Cave Camp – Barranco Camp (3,970 m / 13,024 ft) 4-5 hours

Day 7

Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (4,050 m / 13,287 ft) 3-4 hours

Day 8

Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,650 m / 15,255 ft) 3-4 hours

Day 9

Barafu Camp – Summit (5,895 m / 19,341 ft) – Millenium Camp or Mweka Hut

Day 10

Millenium Camp – Hotel

Day 11

Transfer to airport or continuation to Safari / Zanzibar excursions

Included:

• All arrival and departure transfer services to and from airport
• Transport of up to 1 duffle bag of a maximum total weight of 15 kgs during the trek
• All transportation to and from Kilimanjaro National Park
• 3 nights’ accommodation at a good quality hotel in Moshi on B/B basis on a double basis (single option at extra cost – 60$)
• Accommodation in shared tents during the trek
• Experienced guides, cooks and porters
• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee) along with accommodation in single tents during the trek
• Purified drinking water
• Conservation, camping and rescue fees as required by the local regulations
• Experienced Trekking Guide
• First aid medical kit
• World Sherpas T-Shirt or Duffle bag
• Oxygen (in case of emergency)
• Pulse Oximeter

Excluded:

• Tips for trekking guides, cooks and porters (standard fee per person: US$400)
• Lunch and dinner in Arusha
• Extra hotel charge at Arusha (bar bills, laundry, extra nights)
• Internet access during the climb (we can arrange for you a Tanzanian SIM card and top-up card at Moshi for calls and internet)
• Personal trekking and climbing equipment (see gear list)
• Personal medical, travel & evacuation insurance (mandatory)
• International airfare
• Tanzanian entry visa fee

• Number of effective trekking days : 11
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• Maximum altitude: 5,895 m / 19,341 ft (Summit)