KILIMANJARO

Overview

This incredible expedition will follow the 7-day Machame route to the summit and back via Mweka camp to complete a transformational and life changing adventure experience. You will make your way to Kilimanjaro airport to be collected and transported to the team hotel. This forms day one of your trip with Aspire Adventures. We then check kit, make plans and get excited for your expedition of a lifetime. Tonight we spend in a hotel and get to know each other a little more. Day two is transport to Machame gate where we meet the extended team and get all the permits and kit ready. On this day we walk for 5-6hrs to Machame camp with around 1,100m of ascent over 11km. Tonight is our first night in a tent until we get back. Day three we walk to Shira Cave camp which is around 4-5hrs with around 800m of ascent and 5km in distance. Day four we take in some ascent to help with the acclimatisation with a walk to Lava Tower for lunch and then ascent to Barranco camp. We reach an altitude of 4,600m and then descend to 3,900m. Total distance walked is around 10km with 800m of ascent and then 700m of descent. Day five we attack the Barranco Wall and then on to Karanga camp. The wall is around 200m of height gain and then we have some gradual ascent and descent in to Karanga camp. Day six is a short walk to Barafu camp with 700m of ascent over 5km of walking. Here we rest for the afternoon before the ascent push. Day six and seven is the summit push and walk to Mweka camp. We generally start at midnight and aim for 6-8hrs to the summit and then 3hrs back to Barafu camp. We then rest, have lunch and sort kit before the 4hr walk to Mweka camp. Day eight is a short stroll to Mweka gate for a beer, sign out from the mountain and head back to our hotel for a well deserved shower and celebration meal with certificate ceremony. Day nine is depart. Above timings are all subject to change according to speed of team and overall safety. Example meals could be - Breakfast: Eggs, porridge, fruit, toast with jams and spreads. Lunch: Pasta, fruit, vegetables, soup. Dinner: Chicken, chips, meat, spaghetti, soup, fruit, veg. All food requirements can be catered for. Cost includes: 2 x hotel nights B&B, guides, porters, tent use, food on the mountain, safety oxygen, access to medical kit, doctors on standby, transport to/from airport. Cost excludes: Tips, visa, insurance, personal items, international flights.