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8 days trip
Machame Gate - Mount Kilimanjaro, Shira Cave Camp & 5 more
Accommodation
Hotel & Camping & Bed & Breakfast
Transportation
Other
Machame Gate - Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 1-2
Day 1: We will pick you up from Hotel at 0900 and drive to the Machame Gate. After registration and clearances, begin your trek through a spectacular forest area, reaching Machame Camp after 6 or 7 hours. There you will have dinner and overnight (2,700M- 8,856 Ft) Meal Plan: {L, D}
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Shira Cave Camp
Day 2-3
Day 2: After a short descent, you will begin your trek towards Shira Cathedral. Continuing on, you will pass by a superb bivi cave, just before arriving at Shira Camp, at 3,700 M (about 12,025 Ft), where you will have dinner and overnight. Today’s climb is about 5-6 hours. Start about 8:30 and trek until about 1:30. Meal Plan: {B, L, D
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Baranco Camp
Day 3-4
Day 3: Trek from Shira camp to Baranco Camp via Lava Tower.Starting at 8 Am until 1:30 PM. You will have dinner and overnight at Baranco Camp. During the day you will climb to 4,200 M (13,650 Ft), then descend to 3,950 M (about 11,850 Ft) at Baranco Camp overnight. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
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4
Karanga Camp
Day 4-5
Day 4: Trek from Baranco Camp starting at about 8:30 AM to Karanga Valley, 4,100 M (about 13,325 Ft.). You will arrive at about 11:30 AM. Meal Plan: {B, L, D} Day 4: Trek from Baranco Camp starting at about 8:30 AM to Karanga Valley, 4,100 M (about 13,325 Ft.). You will arrive at about 11:30 AM. Meal Plan: {B, L, D
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Barafu Camp
Day 5-6
Day 5: Beginning about 8:30 AM, trek to Barafu camp, 4,550 M (about 14,788 Ft), arriving about 12:30 PM., where you will remain until your final ascent to the top. Meal Plan: {B, L, D} Day 5: Beginning about 8:30 AM, trek to Barafu camp, 4,550 M (about 14,788 Ft), arriving about 12:30 PM., where you will remain until your final ascent to the top. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
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Uhuru Peak
Day 6-7
Day 6: Shortly after midnight, arise and begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will then begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak, 5,896 M (about 19,620 Ft) about 12:30 AM and arrive at the summit at sunrise, about 7 AM. You will descend to Mweka Camp 3,100 M (9,300 Ft). Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
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Mweka Gate
Day 7-8
Day 7: After completing your descent to Mweka Gate, arrive by about noon. You will receive your Summit Certificate and transfer back to Keys Hotel. Meal Plan: {B, L} Day 7: After completing your descent to Mweka Gate, arrive by about noon. You will receive your Summit Certificate and transfer back to Keys Hotel. Meal Plan: {B, L}

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